Our early childhood education options prepare you for a career working in early childhood settings as an early childhood teacher.

To become an early childhood teacher , choose from one of the following options: 

OPTION 1

A bachelor’s degree:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood (B-5 years) available at Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla and Mount Gambier campuses.
  Choose this three-year degree if you wish to teach children from birth to five years of age in preschool/kindergarten, and/or childcare and community services settings.  

OR 

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) available at Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier or Whyalla campuses.
  Choose this four-year degree if you wish to teach children from birth to eight years of age in junior primary, preschool/kindergarten and/or childcare and community services settings. 

If you have completed the TAFE Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you are guaranteed entry tothe Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (B-5 years) and could receive 4-8 courses (18 -32 units) credit. 

OPTION 2

A master’s degree:

• Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)* 
  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 that relates to the Australian curriculum. 

See the Detailed entry requirements page for more information on learning area eligibility. 

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).

To become a primary educator, choose from one of the following options:

OPTION 1

• Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) available at Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier or Whyalla campuses.
  Take a direct path into primary education with this four-year undergraduate degree.

If you have completed a TAFE Diploma you will have guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours).

OPTION 2

• Master of Teaching (Primary)*

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 that relates to the Australian curriculum.

See the Detailed entry requirements page for more information on learning area eligibility

Our secondary education options prepare you to teach adolescent students from years 7 to 12, in the learning area/s of your choice.

To become a secondary educator, choose from one of the following options:

OPTION 1

• Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) available at Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier or Whyalla campuses.
  Take a direct path into secondary education with a four-year undergraduate degree.

OPTION 2

• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Master of Teaching is a two year full-time program, with the Secondary specialisation currently taught at the Mawson Lakes campus. 

Learning areas for secondary teaching

Your previous study may determine your eligibility for our secondary teaching programs and your learning area/s. For more detail please see How do I become a secondary teacher?