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Bachelor of Education Studies
This is a study of education that does not on its own make you a teacher.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 40.45
- Lowest offered at Federation University Australia, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Education Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people learn and develop
- patience and a calm approach with others
- good communication skills, spoken and written
- a genuine interest in education and schooling
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is the higher level, and the Diploma in Education Studies is lower. It also sits above the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Dance Teacher
Dance teachers teach technique, choreography and performance skills to students of all ages, from first ballet classes through to exam and competition work.
Median pay$54,600 (estimate)
Learning and Development Manager
Learning and development managers work out where a workforce's skills fall short and build the training that closes the gap.
Median pay$84,200 (estimate)
Learning and Development Specialist
Learning and development specialists design and deliver the training that helps employees build the skills an organisation needs.
Median pay$101,700
Tutor
Tutors help students with a subject, an exam or a study habit, usually one on one or in small groups, outside the classroom.
Median pay$130,900
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where 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.
Victoria University
Footscray Park, Werribee, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Federation University Australia
Berwick, Gippsland, Mount Helen (Ballarat), VIC
4.2from 562 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 40.45 lowest
- (2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Education Studies.
- Learning theory and practice
- Planning teaching and learning
- Education in community settings
- Specialist teaching area
- Education policy and support roles
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?
- 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, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma in Education Studies?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is the higher level, and the Diploma in Education Studies is lower. It also sits above the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies.