Study Teaching

Potential Career Outcomes

• Early Childhood Teacher (ANZSCO 241111): currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
• Primary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241213): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
• Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411): currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)

Course overview

In Australia, the education sector is large, diverse and growing. It is projected that over the next 5 years, the education sector will experience a strong growth. To become a teacher in Australia, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree in teaching.

Interested in a career in teaching?  In Australia, there are many courses you can take to start your career in this field. In these courses, you will be exposed to topics such as:

• Australian Literacy Test
• Literature for Children and Young Adults
• Student Health and Wellbeing
• Classroom Relationship
• Pedagogy
• Teaching Arts
• Education and Society
• Design and Digital Technologies

Graduate Outcomes

• Individuals in this field can earn on average $1,488 per week.
• The number of people working in this field is expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years.
• Most people in the field work in the Education and Training; Health Care and Social Assistance; and Public Administration and Safety industry.

Common Course Requirements

• Completion of secondary education
• Meet English proficiency (Usually at least IELTS 7.5 overall, with speaking 8, reading 7, writing 7, and listening 8)

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Education (Early Years) / Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Duration:  4 years
Intake: February, July
Cost: From $29,400 per year

Locations:  Most cities across Australia