La Trobe University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
La Trobe's Bachelor of Education is an accredited 4-year degree that prepares you to become a qualified teacher with practical classroom experience. Choose your teaching specialisation – early childhood and primary, primary, or secondary – and gain at least 80 days of supervised placements in real school settings across Victoria.
You must meet VCE or HSC English requirements (minimum study score of 25-30 in English) and complete at least one mathematics subject. All applicants must complete a situation judgement test (CASPer or AFTA) to assess personal and professional attributes for teaching. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS (Academic) or equivalent. Prior teaching experience is not required, but a genuine passion for education and commitment to supporting diverse learners is essential.
Year 1 focuses on foundational teaching knowledge including becoming an ethical education professional, digital literacies, framing cultural identities, human development, language and literacy introduction, numeracy in education, understanding and planning for learning, and understanding self, relationships and learning environments. Years 2-4 involve completing your chosen major (Early Childhood and Primary, Primary, or Secondary) with 120 credit points per year from your specialisation. All years include core subjects and electives allowing customisation. The curriculum covers classroom management, lesson design, student assessment, inclusive education practices, and educational research. At least 80 days of supervised work-based learning placements are embedded throughout the course in schools and education centres, allowing you to apply theory to practice in real classroom environments.
La Trobe University is an accredited provider of initial teacher education recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). The university offers flexible study options across multiple Victorian campuses and online, making teaching education accessible to students throughout the state. La Trobe's approach combines evidence-based teaching methods with practical experience, mentoring from leading researchers and teaching staff, and embedded placements in diverse school settings. The degree is designed to graduate teachers who are ready to make an immediate impact in classrooms and equipped with the in-demand skills needed for successful teaching careers.
Graduates are qualified to teach in primary schools, secondary schools, and early childhood settings across Australia. Depending on your major specialisation, you can pursue roles as primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, early childhood educators, or education coordinators in traditional and non-traditional learning environments. The degree also opens pathways to further study in education, such as Master of Education or Master of Teaching programs. Many graduates progress to leadership roles such as curriculum developers, education support coordinators, or specialist educators. The accredited qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree and enables professional registration with relevant teaching bodies.
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.