How do I become a teacher?
Teachers and educators play a crucial role in the lives of children, young people and adults.
As SA’s No. 1 ranked university for graduate careers in Education1, UniSA offers the largest range of education degrees in South Australia, giving you the opportunity to follow a career as an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher.
We offer practical experience with field-based placements in a variety of settings, including metropolitan and rural schools, starting in your first six months.
Study one of our new Honours degrees in early childhood, primary or secondary education and graduate with a competitive edge, as well as the skills and confidence to enter the classroom ready to teach.
Or, if you already have an undergraduate degree, take your career to the next level and develop your knowledge further with a Master degree in early childhood, primary or secondary education.
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities2, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
Read through the information below to find the best option for you to enter this highly satisfying and rewarding profession.
1 ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22, Teacher Education – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
2 Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings. UNSTOPPABLE ® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence.
What age group do you want to teach?
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Early Childhood
Our early childhood education options can prepare you for a career as a childcare professional, preschool/kindergarten teacher and/or junior primary teacher, teaching children from birth to eight years of age.
Pathways into Early Childhood Education
To become an early childhood educator, choose from one of the following options:
OPTION 1
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Take a direct path into early childhood education with a four year undergraduate Honours degree.
If you have completed the TAFE Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you are guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) and will receive 4 courses (18 units) credit.
OPTION 2
- Bachelor degree* with Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) option
Enjoy the flexibility of completing a bachelor degree with the option to continue with postgraduate studies in teaching and graduate in five years.
The Master of Teaching is a two year full-time program, with the Early Childhood specialisation currently taught at the Magill campus.
* Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) require a three-year degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants must complete, in their Bachelor degree, courses relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum (Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technologies). At least half a year of the learning area studies must be in a single learning area.
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
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Primary
Our primary education options are focused on teaching that will equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to thrive as a contemporary educator in junior primary and primary settings (reception to year seven).
Pathways into Primary Teaching
To become a primary educator, choose from one of the following options:
OPTION 1
- 1. Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)
Take a direct path into primary education with a four year undergraduate Honours degree.
If you have completed a TAFE Diploma you will have guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours).
OPTION 2
- 2. Bachelor degree* with Master of Teaching (Primary) option
The Master of Teaching is a two year full-time program, with the Primary specialisation currently taught at the Magill campus.
* Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Primary) specialisation require a three-year degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants must complete in their Bachelor degree, courses relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum (Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technologies). At least half a year of the learning area studies must be in a single learning area.
- 1. Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)
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Secondary
Our secondary education options prepare you to teach adolescent students from years 7 to 12, in the learning area/s of your choice.
Options include our new four-year Honours degree that will set you apart from your competitors and provide increased employment opportunities. Explore your options here:
Contact us
Australian students
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Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
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