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Become a teacher

Inspire and empower future generations through a career in teaching

How long will it take?

3 years Bachelor degree
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2 years Master of Teaching

Why study teaching?

Make a positive impact on communities while enjoying diverse career opportunities in classrooms, management, and administration roles, both in Australia and overseas.

At Melbourne, we offer a unique curriculum and partnership model. You’ll become an active member of a school or early childhood community from your first semester, putting into practice what you learn at university.

You’ll gain powerful insights into how students learn and spend significant time in schools to develop the skills to assess, diagnose and support the learning needs of all students.

You can choose to specialise in one of the following teaching areas:

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood and Primary
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Career outcomes

Career outcomes

A Master of Teaching not only gives you a direct path into teaching but could lead to a career in areas such as:

  • Children’s services coordination
  • Education research
  • Quality regulation and assessment
  • Early intervention for children with special needs
  • Assessment and evaluation for students
  • Youth health and wellbeing

Professional accreditation

  • Provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
  • Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) (Early Childhood streams)

What can I study?

What are the study options?

Standard entry

1. Undergraduate degree

First you must meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.

2. Graduate degree

The Master of Teaching has prerequisite and grade entry requirements to be considered for entry. Specifically, you must maintain a weighted average mark of 65% or higher. If you wish to complete the Master of Teaching (Secondary) stream you must complete the requirements for two Learning Areas in your undergraduate degree.

    Other entry pathways

    Graduate Degree Packages

    The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR.

    Discover more about Graduate Degree Packages

    Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars

    Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.

    Discover more about Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholars

    Scholarships

    The University offers a range of scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate level.

    Find a scholarship that's right for you

    Guaranteed entry

    Guaranteed entry means you’ll have the peace of mind of a secure graduate pathway with us without having to make any big decisions from Year 12. You will also be able to leave Melbourne with an undergraduate qualification if you decide further study isn’t right for you.

    Discover more about guaranteed entry

    Looking for personalised advice?

    Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.

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    Why study teaching at the University of Melbourne

    Cutting edge research

    Cutting edge research

    Home to education experts, we deliver high-impact education research that makes a difference around the world.

    Support while you learn

    Support while you learn

    Benefit from our extensive network of schools and early childhood centres and receive ongoing support from a Mentor Teacher and Clinical Specialist every step of the way.

    Career outcomes

    Career outcomes

    Our graduates are confident in classrooms and education settings which sets us apart with employers. 96% of graduates are employed within 4 months of graduating.

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    Please speak to our expert staff to discover more about our learning opportunities and get support with your application.