Education

Faculty of Education, Bendigo

Welcome

The Faculty of Education Bendigo is located on La Trobe University’s second largest campus in the vibrant and culturally rich regional city of Bendigo.

The Faculty of Education Bendigo currently has over 1000 students enrolled in a range of pre-service and post graduate courses. Students studying in the Faculty of Education Bendigo participate in a stimulating learning, teaching and research environment, with excellent facilities and a supportive, caring community.

Courses
Pre-service courses include the Bachelor of Education, the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) and Graduate Diploma of Technology Education.

Postgraduate courses offered at Masters level include the Master of Education, Master of Special Education and Master of Education (Applied Learning). Higher degree level courses include Masters by Research, Education Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy.

History of Education at Bendigo
Teacher Education has a long tradition in Bendigo dating back to 1926 with the formation of the Bendigo Teachers College. Subsequently Teacher Education has formed an integral part of various institutional arrangements in Bendigo including the Bendigo College of Advanced Education from 1976 to 1991 and La Trobe University since that time.

Art Collection
The Faculty of Education Bendigo houses on its walls the FM Courtis Art Collection. Fred Courtis as Head of Art Education at Bendigo Teachers College began the collection 50 years ago in order to allow staff and students access to significant art on a daily basis. The collection is one of national importance comprising mainly paintings and works on paper. It includes work by nationally recognised artists such as Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams, Roger Kemp and Grace Cossington-Smith. Contemporary artists are also included.