Education and Teaching in October

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Build the teaching skills to inspire the next generation.

Southern Cross Uni graduate teachers have a lasting and profound impact on the lives of their students, from children in the early childhood years right through to students in secondary schools.

Our degrees engage with contemporary and transformative thinking in education, nurtured by a dynamic community of researchers and thought leaders at the University who contribute to Australian and international curriculum and policy. Whether it’s a degree to prepare you as an early childhood educator, a primary or secondary school teacher, or a postgraduate qualification in an area of specialist knowledge.

Initial teacher education courses include extensive and meaningful professional experience placements, ensuring that graduates are profession-ready. Accreditation of all our teaching courses provides career opportunities in New South Wales, Queensland and across Australia.

Apply now to study in October and join a university that’s transforming tomorrow.

Jack Fiedler, Education graduate and primary school teacher stands in a park in front of a picnic table that has kids backpacks on it

“I feel fortunate to be their teacher. They are at an age when their personalities are really emerging. They have such humour and curiosity. You can have a joke with them, yet at the same time they are serious about wanting to learn. They are respectful too. We respect each other.”

Jack Fiedler Education graduate and primary school teacher
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Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

Early childhood education is an immensely satisfying career and a precious opportunity to give children the very best start in life. Our Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) will prepare you to work in early childhood education and care services, long day care centres, and preschools.

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Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary & Secondary)

Get an early start on your teaching career with the Graduate Diploma of Teaching. This course provides a flexible pathway for graduates of other disciplines who wish to become teachers in either a primary or secondary school setting.

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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary)

Our two-year Master of Teaching program qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Teaching is a career in which you can make a positive and life-long impact on the lives of children and young people.

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Why study Education at Southern Cross University?

Real-World Experience

Extensive and meaningful work placements prepare you to work as a teacher

Globally Recognised

Global top 400 in Education

(Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings 2024)

Innovative Research

Join a dynamic research community

Apply now to start in October

Know what you want to study? Applications are now open, transform your tomorrow and begin uni in October. Applying is simple and free. 

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Join us for Open Day

Open Day at Southern Cross University is a perfect opportunity to discover which courses spark your interest and the campus or study mode that works best for you.

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Shaping the delivery of education

For alumna Jane Brennan, being an educator is not just about standing at the front of a classroom delivering the curriculum. It’s about developing individuals, focusing on their wellbeing and creating community. Jane is Director of Creative Industries at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, where she shapes the delivery of education in creative fields.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step in your higher education journey? Find out how you can apply to Southern Cross University.

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Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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A better way to learn

The shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation.

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Flexible online learning

Studying online may be the answer if you want to expand your skills, re-enter the job market, or want a complete career change.

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