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This course can be used as an alternate pathway into further studies in education, teaching and outdoor education.
This course provides you with sound foundation studies in education through building an understanding of contemporary expectations and requirements in the field of education. Participants will build critical thinking abilities as well as academic reading and writing skills.
With six common first year subjects, students who perform well can apply to transfer into an undergraduate teaching degree for second year.* Students may also choose to complete this degree to gain expertise in educational studies. Once completed, graduates can also choose to progress into a Graduate Entry Teaching program.
Find out more about the School of Education.
*Course entry requirements apply, including minimum weighted average grade.
The course is structured to meet a variety of needs of individuals who wish to pursue educational studies in their field of interest. Graduates can seek work in a variety of cultural, community, educational, recreation and leisure settings, including school holiday programs, training and professional development providers, local council educational agencies and youth assistance programs.
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.5Albury-Wodonga: NCBendigo: 55.7Mildura: N/PShepparton: 55.6
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
ATAR and location:Online: N/A
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 4 (July)
Duration: 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: NCAlbury-Wodonga: NCBendigo: NCMildura: NCShepparton: NC
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 56.2
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.45Albury-Wodonga: NCBendigo: 43.05Mildura: 47.75Shepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Start dates: Anytime (2023)Anytime (2023)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
This is a specialised course covering the linguistic basis of early reading as this applies to word decoding and language comprehension. Both initial reading instruction and support for struggling readers will be discussed. This includes frameworks for early identification and intervention.
This is a specialised course covering the linguistic basis of early reading as this applies to word decoding and language comprehension. Both initial reading instruction and support for struggling readers will be discussed. This includes frameworks for early identification and intervention.
The Science of Language and Reading – The Secondary School Perspective
Advance your understanding of trauma. Learn how to support traumatised children in the classroom. Learn about the complexities of childhood trauma from Dr Anne Southall, an educator and researcher with more than 30 years' experience in the field of trauma and education. Understand the theory and latest best practice, and develop better ways to support students who’ve experienced trauma.
As a La Trobe student, you can broaden your horizons by studying overseas with one of our global exchange partners. We have partnerships with more than 100 universities in over 30 countries throughout Asia, Europe and North and South America.
