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- Gain a perfect pathway into the Bachelor of Education, with advanced standing for up to two years of full-time study.
- Choose to specialise in primary, secondary, or early childhood and primary with electives in science, languages, arts, health, psychology, physical education and more.
- Study teacher education at a uni ranked in the world’s top 250 for education studies*.
- Graduate ready to build your career in learning and education across a wide range of industries.
* Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, World University Rankings 2025 by subject: Education Studies
Entry requirements and pathways
International students
Admission requirements
International entry requirements
International entry requirements* for this course at Campus Name**
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* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
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.
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What you'll study
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Associate Degree of Teacher 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
Course intended learning outcomes
- Address literacy and numeracy needs for all stakeholders in a teacher education context
- Articulate awareness of and ability to apply theories of learning and development
- Demonstrate the application and integration of ICT in teaching and learning
- 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 action research
Associate Degree of Teacher Education career opportunities
After graduation, you'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.
Possible roles include:
- Training consultant
- Develop engaging training programs to meet businesses' needs.
- Education aide
- Provide critical support to teachers and care for children in preschool, primary school or secondary school.
- Community educator
- Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2026):
Indicative based on 2025 fees
A$36 800 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International 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.
International scholarships
This course is not eligible for international scholarships.
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How to apply
CRICOS code: 106755J
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Associate Degree of Teacher Education |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 106755J |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2025 start dates Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2025 fees A$36 800 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Associate Degree of Teacher Education
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.
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.
You'll develop strong foundational skills in professional literacy and numeracy, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to learning.
You'll also start specialising in your chosen field – primary, secondary, or early childhood and primary – and build discipline-specific knowledge, choosing from electives in science, languages, arts, health, psychology, physical education and more.
We'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'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.
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.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 6 - Associate Degree.
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