{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Associate Degree of Teacher Education", "advertisedTitle": "Associate Degree of Teacher Education", "totalCreditPoints": 240, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Shepparton", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma of Teacher Education"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "2 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>If you're looking for a rewarding career in education, La Trobe's Associate Degree of Teacher Education is a perfect pathway to an accredited teaching degree.<\/p><p>When you successfully complete the Associate Degree of Teacher Education, you could progress to a Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). You'll also receive advanced standing for up to two years of full-time study.<\/p><p>You'll develop strong foundational skills in professional literacy and numeracy, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to learning.<\/p><p>You'll also start specialising in your chosen field \u2013 primary, secondary, or early childhood and primary \u2013 and build discipline-specific knowledge, choosing from electives in science, languages, arts, health, psychology, physical education and more.<\/p><p>We&#39;re at your side every step of the way. Receive personalised advice from a dedicated Student Adviser and connect with discipline-based peer mentors. We&#39;ll help you enrol, choose your subjects and navigate university systems and requirements. You can also access the university-wide careers service for advice and assistance on your resume, interview skills and career planning.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Digital learning<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the world of digital learning in a way that&#39;s creative, collaborative and innovative.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Learning contexts<\/strong><ul><li>Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Literacy and Numeracy<\/strong><br \/><ul><li>Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 6 - Associate Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p><p>HSC: <span>One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants [[can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. 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Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants [[can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying]]. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants [[can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. 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Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants [[can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. 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Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100512271,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Associate Degree of Teacher Education, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>Students hoping to pathway into the education bachelor course should use the handbook page of that course as a reference guide.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1008\" target=\"_blank\">BECOMING AN ETHICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1008<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1003\" target=\"_blank\">DIGITAL LITERACIES<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1004\" target=\"_blank\">FRAMING CULTURAL IDENTITIES<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1002\" target=\"_blank\">HOW HUMANS DEVELOP<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1001\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LITERACY<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1007\" target=\"_blank\">NUMERACY IN EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1007<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1005\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING AND PLANNING FOR LEARNING<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1005<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU1006\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING SELF, RELATIONSHIPS AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU1006<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EA001S\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-8\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-8\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <p> Students to select one learning pathway from the list below. <\/p> <p> <u>Stream<\/u> <\/p> <ul> <li>Education (Early childhood and primary) stream<\/li> <li>Education (Primary) stream<\/li> <li>Education (Secondary) stream<\/li><\/ul> <p>For more information on these please refer to the <a href=https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EA001S target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EA001S\" target='_blank'>Shepparton<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Address literacy and numeracy needs for all stakeholders in a teacher education context<\/li><li>Articulate awareness of and ability to apply theories of learning and development<\/li><li>Demonstrate the application and integration of ICT in teaching and learning<\/li><li>Demonstrate competence in creating positive learning environments for a range of learners<\/li><li>Address educational issues and improve teaching practice through design, conduct and reflection on action research<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you&#39;ll be prepared to work in learning- or education-related fields across a wide range of industries. Work in policy, community programs, corporate training and more.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Training consultant <\/strong><ul><li>Develop engaging training programs to meet businesses' needs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Education aide<\/strong><ul><li>Provide critical support to teachers and care for children in preschool, primary school or secondary school.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community educator<\/strong><br \/><ul><li>Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $4,738 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. 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