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University of South Australia

Education and Teaching

Interested in Education and Teaching?

With UniSA you can step into the classroom as an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher.

As SA’s No. 1 ranked university for graduate careers in Education1, we offer a range of education degrees that will set you up for a meaningful and rewarding career as an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher.

Our education degrees are industry-relevant and prepare you, from day one, for the practical nature of your role as an educator. 

Specialist courses will focus your studies on your particular areas of interest, and the practical component of your degree begins in the first six months. This means you will get to experience exactly what the job is about from early in your studies.

Our education degrees in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary offer Honours with a difference. They focus on you being ready-to-teach, with enhanced career opportunities, with the added benefit of graduating with an Honours. You will graduate skilled, confident and ready to pursue your teaching career.

Graduate with a competitive edge, study Education with UniSA.

1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22, Teacher Education – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.

Key features

  • UniSA education degrees are World top 150 in Education1
  • Gain practical experience with field-based placements in a variety of settings, including metropolitan and rural schools, starting in the first six months.
  • Study a curriculum that is informed by our above world-class research2.
  • Benefit from the future-focused, high-tech Samsung SMARTSchool located at the Magill campus.
  • A range of study options to pursue a career as a secondary teacher.
  • Study at South Australia's No.1 university for graduate careers in education3.
  • Gain specialist skills to thrive in a career as an educator.
  • Depending on your degree, study at Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier, Whyalla or online.
  • Pathways and packages to further study such as educational leadership, inclusive education, digital technologies, and more.

12024 THE Subject Rankings.
2Results for Specialist Studies in Education - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
3ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22, Teacher Education - Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.

Why UniSA?

Building your career is our business, and you will graduate from UniSA with a highly sought-after qualification. Our curriculum is informed by our above world-class research1, and this excellence shines through our teaching. Our people are inspired by challenges and opportunities. We partner with local icons and international industry professionals to focus on real-world projects.

You’ll be taught by industry professionals. Our academics have a very practical approach to learning, and you’ll work in real teaching environments and get real experience. We’ve invested millions of dollars in new buildings and facilities, so you’ll use the latest technologies and learn in ultra-modern teaching spaces.

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

UniSA offers the following Education and Teaching degrees

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Postgraduate Education Programs

Take your career further in 2025 with our postgrad Education programs designed for education professionals.

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World-class partners for a world-class university

We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.

Your career

The demand for teachers is high and UniSA education degrees are ranked number one in the state for graduate employment1. Graduates find work in:

  • childcare centres
  • kindergartens
  • preschools
  • schools

QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only.

Your Career

Global networks

We are a globally connected university and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement. Our students have had placements and internships with organisations like:

  • Department for Education and Child Development (DECD)
  • Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)
  • Independent Schools Association schools (AISSA)

Samsung and the University of South Australia have worked in partnership to develop the SMARTSchool. The SMARTSchool supports teachers to master six essential attributes of effective modern teaching against a backdrop of innovative STEM teaching and learning opportunities for school age children.

Industry facts

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By 2020, employment for primary school teachers in Australia is projected to increase by 16,000 (or 10.8 per cent).1

1Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015

Thinking of studying soon?

2025

Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.

When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.

2026

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Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly.

Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.

Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team. 

UniSA's Samsung SMARTSchool

The Samsung SMARTSchool is an experimental, digitally connected learning environment that allows teachers at all career stages to explore the transformative potential of digital technologies to support new, innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning.

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What others are saying

The TESOL specialisation at the University of South Australia is one of the best degrees of its kind in an English speaking country. I had a great experience learning in a cooperative classroom atmosphere, meeting smart and friendly people, studying in sophisticated facilities, and being mentored by very experienced staff with the latest teaching methods.

Nurul Fadillah

Master of Education (TESOL)

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Nurul Fadillah

Master of Education (TESOL)

Why study at UniSA?

As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us. Here are just three:

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Accessible, helpful and flexible

We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.

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Graduate success

UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.

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A five star university

Five stars for research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness and innovation*
*2023 QS Stars Ratings