Federation University Australia
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Become a confident secondary school teacher with expertise in two specialist areas. This four-year program combines deep subject knowledge with 80+ days of supervised classroom experience, preparing you to teach Year 7 through VCE in schools across Australia.
Applicants must meet VCE Mathematics and English requirements. Year 12 students need an ATAR of 70.00 or higher (guaranteed entry). Non-Year 12 applicants must have completed at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field, a Certificate IV in cognate areas like Community Services or Education Support, or a recognised TAFE Diploma. All applicants must complete the CASPer/Altus Suite assessment and hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to professional placements.
The curriculum combines core education units with specialist subject areas. Core units include Literacy and Numeracy, Learning and Teaching, Child and Adolescent Development, Design for Learning, Trauma Informed Practice, Curriculum Assessment and Reporting, Environmental Sustainability Education, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning and Teaching. Students select two specialist streams from: Art, Business, English, History, Humanities, Information Technology, Maths, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Senior Science (Biology), or Senior Science (Chemistry). The program integrates 80 days of professional experience (practicum) across four years, with final-year students eligible to apply for Permission to Teach from VIT.
Federation University Australia is Victoria's #1 university for student support, offering smaller class sizes where education lecturers provide one-on-one assistance with assignments and coursework. The university provides extensive placement opportunities, including funded remote community placements in the Northern Territory for third-year students. With multiple campus locations and flexible study options, Federation enables students to balance study with other commitments while receiving exceptional support throughout their teaching journey.
Graduates are qualified to teach secondary students (Year 7 through VCE) across Australia in remote communities, regional centres, and capital cities. Upon completion and meeting LANTITE requirements, graduates can apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Teachers are in high demand across Australia, with opportunities to specialise in their chosen subject areas. Graduates can also pursue further study through the Master of Education Studies pathway.
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