Applications for 2025 open in August
The Bachelor of Education features a structured curriculum preparing you for teaching, enriched with real-life scenarios for practical application and enhanced understanding of educational concepts.
- The School of Education develops graduates who are equipped with practical knowledge and skills which are informed by research and practice
- This course will assist you in understanding how the brain works during learning to develop your skills in understanding effective learning and managing classrooms to ensure social equity is core to your development as a teacher
- Gain access to the most up-to-date curriculum resources, all scaffolded across your degree, giving you the opportunity to build your skills as you become more experienced
- The Bachelor of Education will equip you with the strategies you need to ensure that every student succeeds
- Your course will support meaningful connections with the community with a focus on learning opportunities that take place within schools and the community
Entry requirements and pathways
Recent school leavers
ATAR requirements (compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
71.8 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Albury-Wodonga campus
N/P 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Bendigo campus
71.5 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Mildura campus
N/P 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Shepparton campus
N/P 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Any 2 units of Mathematics.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Selection criteria
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free.
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities, any LOTE, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 35 in English (EAL) equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 4 in English Standard or English Advanced: Performance Band 3 Mathematics General 2, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, humanities or any language other than English subjects. Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Aspire Programs
Our Aspire Early Entry Program provides you with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe.
At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. We have multiple streams to choose from so if you’ve given back to your community, achieved good results in Year 11 or taken extra university studies, you could take the stress out of Year 12 exams with an early conditional offer into your dream course.
Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry
The Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry program uses your performance in year 11 to secure you an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. Once you have secured your place at La Trobe you can take advantage of our other Aspire pathways to unlock access to our most prestigious courses.
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Aspire Early University Study
The Aspire Early University Study program rewards Year 12 students who’ve done additional studies at La Trobe with an early conditional offer into their dream course. The Early University Study stream has two options to help get your university goals back on track.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
Pathways
A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.
We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.
| Preferred course | Alternative pathway courses | Pathway method & outcome | Years to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Education | Associate Degree of Teacher Education | Graduate and apply for entry into third year of preferred course | 4 years | Diploma of Teacher Education | Graduate and apply for entry into second year of preferred course | 4 years |
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Major
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Major
Year 4 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Major
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| BECOMING AN ETHICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL | EDU1008 | 1 | 15 |
| DIGITAL LITERACIES | EDU1003 | 1 | 15 |
| FRAMING CULTURAL IDENTITIES | EDU1004 | 1 | 15 |
| HOW HUMANS DEVELOP | EDU1002 | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LITERACY | EDU1001 | 1 | 15 |
| NUMERACY IN EDUCATION | EDU1007 | 1 | 15 |
| UNDERSTANDING AND PLANNING FOR LEARNING | EDU1005 | 1 | 15 |
| UNDERSTANDING SELF, RELATIONSHIPS AND LEARNING | EDU1006 | 1 | 15 |
Course majors
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree.
| Course majors | Major code |
|---|---|
| Early childhood and primary | MJR-ECP01 |
| Primary | MJR-PRI01 |
| Secondary | MJR-SEC01 |
Open access majors
If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
La Trobe open access majors and minors offer an opportunity to customise your degree with cross-discipline studies and work integrated learning.
View our open access majors
Work-Based Learning
Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Partnerships Operations team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Education course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Year 1
After completing 1 year of full-time study
You can exit with a Diploma of Teacher Education
Year 2
After completing 2 years of full-time study
You can exit with an Associate Degree of Teacher Education
Year 4
After completing 4 years of full-time study
You can exit with a Bachelor of Education
Course intended learning outcomes
- Address literacy and numeracy needs for all stakeholders in a teacher education context
- Demonstrate competence in teaching & learning in specific curriculum areas
- Articulate awareness of and ability to apply theories of learning and development
- Design, develop and implement curriculum for Early Childhood, Primary school, or Secondary school contexts
- Demonstrate the application and integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning
- Provide evidence of knowledge of professional teacher standards, ethical codes of conduct and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) relevant to applications
- Demonstrate competence in creating positive learning environments for a range of learners
- Address educational issues and improve teaching practice through design, conduct and reflection on evidence-based research
- Demonstrate the capacity to design and implement assessment, feedback and reporting strategies, that complement and support learning processes and are inclusive of diagnostic, formative and summative
Bachelor of Education career opportunities
After graduation, you'll be confident to work in the classroom as a teacher, or in other important roles in the education sector. You could build a rewarding career in a wide range of roles, in Australia and abroad.
Depending on your specialisation, you could find roles in:
- Primary schools
- Teach, mentor and support children in primary schools.
- Secondary schools
- Help shape our next generation when you work with children in secondary schools.
- Early childhood settings
- Graduate ready to build your career in learning centres, kindergartens, preschools or early intervention programs.
- Community organisations
- Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.
- Non-traditional learning environments
- Provide guidance for advisory boards, private organisations, and local and state governments.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for the Early Childhood and Primary major stream. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
$4,656 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
The estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)
How your fees are calculated
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
- approved credit for prior learning
If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.
Fee help
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.
Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
HECS-Help Loan
HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.
HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
Before you apply
If you are applying for multiple courses you will need to apply through UAC or VTAC (Semester 1 only). If you are applying for one course, you may be able to apply direct.
Applying for a Bachelor's degree
Current Year 12 students living in Victoria
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If you’re a Year 12 student from Victoria, you’ll lodge an application via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.
Current Year 12 students living in NSW
Find out how
If you’re a Year 12 student from New South Wales, you’ll lodge an application via UAC. Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Education |
|---|---|
| VTAC code | Education (Bachelor): 2100313491 (CSP) Education (Early Childhood and Primary major): 2100313511 (CSP) Education (Primary major): 2100313521 (CSP) Education (Secondary major): 2100313531 (CSP) |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025) |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Majors | |
| Prerequisite | English; Other (Please refer to admission requirements for details) |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2024 fees Estimated cost per year if studying full time $4,656 (CSP) per 120 credit points.Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
ATAR requirements
* based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Lowest selection rank 71.8
Albury-Wodonga campus
Lowest selection rank N/P
Bendigo campus
Lowest selection rank 71.5
Mildura campus
Lowest selection rank N/P
Shepparton campus
Lowest selection rank N/P
Estimate your ATAR
ATAR calculator*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students).
About the Bachelor of Education
If you're passionate about helping young people to flourish, La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Education offers your best path to a rewarding career in teaching. Carefully designed by expert teachers and leaders in the learning sciences, our Bachelor of Education will give you the skills, experience and confidence to make a difference from your first day as a qualified teacher.
Take your time and find out what area of teaching you'd like to specialise in. You won't have to decide what you'll teach – secondary, primary, or early childhood and primary – until the end of your first year. Then, you'll dive deep into your area of specialisation and develop unique and comprehensive skills.
Offered at every La Trobe campus in Victoria, our Bachelor of Education is extremely flexible. Learn in blended mode (online, in schools, in community and on campus), making it easier to balance study and life commitments.
You'll seamlessly integrate theory and practice through a careful blend of learning experiences. Learn the most up-to-date and proven approaches to teaching, then put them into practice. You'll spend at least 80 days in schools and education centres, learning how to manage classrooms, design class plans and guide students.
Learn from currently practising teachers and get valuable knowledge that no textbook (or YouTube video) can give you. Study in a supportive learning environment, mentored by our experienced and dedicated teaching staff. You'll also learn from leading researchers who are changing the way people learn to read.
Become a strong, independent learner and develop your identity as a teacher. At La Trobe, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the important ethical and technical requirements for being a teacher. You'll graduate classroom ready, equipped to become the best teacher you can be.
If you decide to pursue primary or secondary teaching, you'll develop discipline specialisations that you'll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. But no matter which path you choose, you'll learn alongside students working across all age groups, so you'll constantly learn about all stages of a child's education journey.
We are embedded within communities. This means you'll be connected to the communities you serve and have strong professional networks. And with campuses across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, we collaborate with a huge range of communities.
You'll build classroom skills in challenging and diverse placements. Learn how to be an adaptable teacher and discover how to design learning environments that meet the needs of a wide range of students inclusive of race, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. You'll focus on Indigenous knowledge and learn how to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
Be prepared to teach in any school. At La Trobe, you'll learn the most up-to-date skills needed for the modern classroom. Graduate feeling completely prepared and confident from the first day you step into the classroom.
You'll learn:
- Digital learning
- Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.
- Learning contexts
- Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Literacy and numeracy
- Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.
- Student development
- Learn how to guide your students and nurture their talents, while helping them to grow their abilities.
- Classroom readiness
- Prepare for the classroom with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Have questions?
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