Department of Social Equity and Inclusive Education
WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEMS THAT RECOGNISE DIVERSE WAYS OF KNOWING, LEADING AND LEARNING.
Working alongside communities, schools, education systems and policymakers, we drive inclusive education, leadership and policy reform that responds to the unique challenges and aspirations of regional and rural education systems.
Our Department is part of La Trobe's School of Education.
Top 150 globally
We're ranked in the world's top 150 for education.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Education
#1 in Australia for student satisfaction
Australia’s most-trusted comparison website rated La Trobe as the best in Australia for student and graduate satisfaction.
Canstar Blue, 2023, Best-Rated Universities in Australia (2023)
High employability
90% of our domestic teacher education undergraduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Teacher Education (Undergraduate)
Master of Teaching Nexus (Primary and Secondary)
Passionate about social equity and educational transformation? Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to upskill, La Trobe’s Nexus program supports you with paid work, a world-class education, and a strong network of mentoring and support. The program is funded by the Commonwealth and supported by the Victorian and NSW governments.
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Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more