Become a teacher - The University of Melbourne

How long will it take?

3 yearsBachelor degree

2 yearsMaster of Teaching

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Why study teaching?

How to become a teacher

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

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.

Scholarships and guaranteed study 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.

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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.

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Scholarships

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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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