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Transforming the lives of others

The Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University is dedicated to fostering excellence in preparing and supporting outstanding teachers. We enjoy strong links with the teaching sector across our region and in the national and international education community. 

Depending on whether you are starting after high school or looking for a new career in teaching, our range of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs are designed for those wanting to enter the teaching profession with the Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching. All NESA accredited degrees, qualify you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. 

Along with the benefits of studying under the Southern Cross Model, you will undertake extensive, supervised, professional experience placements, emerging with degrees that enable you to teach Australia-wide.

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“The best part is when you see a kid finally ‘get it’ and it clicks for them. If that's what gives you joy, then you should become a teacher.”

Holly Wedd Head of Mathematics at South Grafton High School in the Northern Rivers region of NSW
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Why choose Education at Southern Cross University?

No.1 in Australia

Top 100 Young Universities (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

90% undergraduate employment

Our graduates are classroom ready and highly sought after (Graduate Outcome Survey 2018-2020)

5-star rating

Postgraduate employment and student support in Education and Training (GUG 2024)

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Alternative pathways

No matter where you're starting from, our pathway programs, Diplomas and English language courses can help you get there.

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Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is developing outstanding teachers for the future, offering 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 Faculty of Education makes you not only part of our professional network but also part of an education experience that matters.

 

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