"The degree gave me the tools and inspiration to re-imagine the way maths is taught. My lecturers gave me the confidence to step outside of the 'standard' box."
Holly Millican
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) graduate
Teaching is my passion. Every day I come to this job I understand the importance. You can’t take that lightly.
You need to really respect it and that's why I try to give everything I have in each day to these kids.
My name is Nathan Portelli, and I'm a Southern Cross University Education graduate.
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Education and Teaching
Teachers can have a lasting and profound impact on the lives of their students, from the early childhood years right through to secondary school.
Our education and teaching courses are designed to amplify the scope of your teaching practice and all degrees include extensive and meaningful work placements.
Equipped with experience from substantial and meaningful work placements, education graduates will be thoroughly prepared and qualified to work as a teacher in either:
- Early Childhood settings
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) in secondary schools.
In the words of Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Dean and Head of School, School of Education, what we do matters. We make a difference by preparing outstanding educators and educational researchers for a highly complex and changing world. We make children and young people’s lives better. We lead and contribute to Australian and international curriculum and policy.
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We are excited to welcome students back on campus this year. Applications close on 17 February. If you need any help with your application, chat with our expert student advisers on 1800 626 481.
Already applied and received an offer?
Congratulations! It's time to enrol and choose your units now if you haven’t already. Enrolments close on 1 March. Find out how to accept your offer.
We look forward to welcoming you on campus very soon!

Why choose Education and Teaching with Southern Cross?
5-star rating
Higher starting salary
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Our education and teaching courses are delivered by various schools on our campuses in Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast. Many courses also offer external and flexible study options.
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Developing outstanding teachers for the future. The School of Education offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate course options in childhood, primary, secondary, vocational education and training and higher education.
Whether you join us for a teaching qualification, to build upon your existing professional experience, or to contribute to educational research, being a student at Southern Cross University’s School of Education makes you not only part of our professional network but also part of an education experience that matters.
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Entry pathways
There are many ways to get into Southern Cross University. Discover your options with an entry pathway.
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Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Southern Cross University regularly holds on-campus and online information sessions.
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Future students (domestic)
T: 1800 626 481
Current Students
T: 1800 005 687
T: +61 2 6620 3666
Future students (international)
T: +61 2 6620 3876
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