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Bachelor of Education
This is a general teaching degree, and what it covers depends on the version.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 55
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Education asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people learn
- patience and a calm approach
- good communication skills
- a willingness to work with children
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Undergraduate Certificate?
This is a Bachelor degree, which is higher than the Undergraduate Certificate in Education. The Undergraduate Certificate is at the other undergraduate award course level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Mount Gravatt), Gold Coast, Logan, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Online
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
5 campuses, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55 lowest
- (2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Education.
- Teaching principles and classroom management
- Lesson and curriculum planning
- Literacy and numeracy
- Digital learning
- Student development and inclusion
- School placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider. Check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Education?
This is a Bachelor degree, which is higher than the Undergraduate Certificate in Education. The Undergraduate Certificate is at the other undergraduate award course level.
How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Education?
This is a Bachelor degree, which is lower than the Graduate Certificate in Education. The Graduate Certificate is at the graduate certificate level.