Education

Launch a meaningful, in-demand career in teaching or education support. From childcare to school teaching to adult education, Victoria University offers a range of world-class, career-focused courses.
Education
Launch a meaningful, in-demand career in teaching or education support. From childcare to school teaching to adult education, Victoria University offers a range of world-class, career-focused courses.
Image 19 exciting majors
19 exciting majors
Image 1800+ placement partners
1800+ placement partners
Image Award-winning VU Block Model®
Award-winning VU Block Model®
Image #1 for skills development (QILT)^
#1 for skills development (QILT)^
Image Top 3% of universities worldwide
Top 3% of universities worldwide
Our rankings & awards

Courses in education

Filter by study level
Select interest
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
EBCL | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
EBEC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
EUEC | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time
Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies
EUES | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time
Diploma of Education Studies
EDES | Undergraduate - Diploma | 1 year full time
Bachelor of Education Studies
EBST | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
SBOE | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
EBED | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
ECST | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree/Masters (Coursework) Degree | 5.00 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM
EUED | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
SBPH | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Undergraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education
SUPP | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time
Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Physical Education
SUSP | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
EBPE | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
SBEC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time

Why choose VU

Why choose VU

Education reimagined at VU

Group of multicultural students walk through campus, talking and looking happy
Keep your options open
We are one of the few universities in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Education (P-12) which allows you to teach at any school level, from prep right through to Year 12.
Group of young female students in a daycare model setting, listen to teacher holding a lifelike baby doll
Practical TAFE courses
Our education-support and early-childhood certificates and diplomas are delivered by our TAFE division.
Two school teachers in a classroom.
Education placements
All teacher education courses include professional experience and supervised teaching practice in schools. Early childhood courses also offers placements in professional settings.
Young woman works with education play set up in small class setting
VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.
A teacher and her class sitting outside. The teacher is reading a book to the class.
Supporting your early childhood education studies
Explore the programs we offer at VU to help support your career journey into early childhood education.
Asian man in blazer smiles at camera in adult education setting
Pathways into education courses
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen education course, we'll get you there with our study pathways from diplomas to degrees.

VU stories

Devika Chaudhary standing in front of VU City Tower
Devika’s tackling the demand for high school STEM teachers
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
"From the very beginning, I felt like I was part of a network of passionate educators who genuinely cared about each other’s growth. "
Devika's story
Eman Abdulahamid
How Eman’s teaching dreams are becoming a reality
Pathways student
"I first did a diploma, then pathwayed into a bachelor course. So often I've started a new block full of nerves, only to be blown away by the hospitality, respect, and understanding of my teachers. "
I first did a diploma, then pathwayed into a bachelor course. So often I've started a new block full of nerves, only to be blown away by the hospitality, respect, and understanding of my teachers.
Eman's story
Joshua Le.
Placements that pay off
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
"The placements are where the real learning happens. I chose VU because I liked the idea of being placed at different schools to gain experience."
The placements are where the real learning happens. I chose VU because I liked the idea of being placed at different schools to gain experience.
Joshua's story
Natasha Milne, student science teacher
Natasha’s inspiration for the future of STEM
Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
"I really love the VU Block Model®. I’ve maintained a high distinction average thanks to the smaller class sizes, supportive lecturers and single-unit focus."
I really love the VU Block Model®. I’ve maintained a high distinction average thanks to the smaller class sizes, supportive lecturers and single-unit focus.
Natasha's story

See also

three young student sit smiling on a sunny campus lawn
Study at VU
Three happy students, or various ethnicity, smile and talk at a modern campus courtyard
Why choose VU
Two Singh students in turbans with backpacks in a crowded courtyard smile at the camera
Life at VU
VU's imposing City Tower, behind traditional buildings and trees
Campuses

Search for a course

All study areas
All courses A-Z
Course guides
Short courses