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Bachelor of Educational Studies

This degree looks at education without qualifying you to teach in schools.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 40.15
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2020
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Taught by
5 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Educational 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 to supporting others
  • good communication skills for working with people
  • a genuine interest in education and its role in society

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where 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.

  • Instructional Designer

    Instructional designers plan and build the courses, modules and learning materials that help people pick up a specific skill or process, from new-starter onboarding to a TAFE unit.

    Median pay$101,700

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 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.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Educational Studies.

  • Core learning areas
  • Diverse learner needs
  • Mentoring and leadership
  • Research in education
  • Specialist area of study

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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