Charles Darwin University
4.5 years full-time; 9 years part-time
Earn two teaching qualifications in one degree program, enabling you to teach primary or secondary students across Australia. This innovative dual degree combines practical classroom experience with contemporary educational theory, completed in just 4.5 years full-time with flexible study options.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) or equivalent with an ATAR of at least 60; completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher; at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study; overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian qualifications; STAT Multiple Choice score of 140; completion of tertiary preparation courses; or acceptable personal competencies statement with employment experience. Defence members with 1+ year service at specified ranks also qualify. A Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance are required before undertaking professional placements.
The course covers 360 credit points across Bachelor of Primary Education core units (160 cp) including literacy, numeracy, teaching and learning, digital technology, design and technologies, performing arts, reading and writing literacy, primary mathematics education, primary science education, child and adolescent development, classroom management, humanities and social science pedagogy, health and physical education, and visual arts. Specialist elective units (80 cp) allow students to choose one teaching area: English, Humanities, Mathematics, or Science. Master of Secondary Teaching core units (100 cp) include inclusive education, English literacy, mathematics education, research methodologies, professional experience, assessment and reporting, and indigenous history integration. Specialist elective units (20 cp) in the chosen discipline area complete the program.
Charles Darwin University offers a nationally-accredited teaching degree recognized across all Australian states and territories. The program is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and meets Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards. CDU provides unique opportunities for regional and remote placements across the Northern Territory, flexible study options suited to diverse student circumstances, and practical classroom experience from early in the degree. The university's location in Darwin provides access to diverse school settings and communities.
Graduates are qualified to teach in primary or secondary schools across Australia and can transition between both settings throughout their careers. Beyond classroom teaching, the qualification prepares graduates for roles in curriculum development, educational planning, educational research, and policy development. With teachers in high demand across Australia, graduates enter a rewarding profession focused on inspiring and shaping the future of children and young adults. The dual qualification provides career flexibility and advancement opportunities in educational leadership and specialist roles.
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