Federation University provides you with a number of pathways that you can follow to become, not just a teacher, but a great teacher. Whether you have come straight from Year 12, want to build on your existing skills or you are looking for a career change, Federation has options at bachelor and masters level from early childhood, through primary and secondary teaching to vocational, adult and community education. Find out more about the different pathways by visiting our 'Become a teacher website'.
You can qualify as a teacher with one of the Bachelor or Master of Education courses, whether this is in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching or a Bachelor of Health and Phyical Education. The entry requirements to these courses include a minimum ATAR and an assessment of personal attributes. Bachelor of Education courses qualify you to be a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)-accredited teacher.
There are a number of pathways that can prepare you for work in a variety of learning settings, including sport, physical, outdoor and environmental education. If you perform well in your first year of study you may be able to transfer into the second year of a Bachelor of Education course to qualify as a teacher and gain registration with the VIT.
You can browse Course Finder to see the range of education courses, along with the pre-requisities. If you are not certain which course is right for you, call 1800 333 864 to speak to one of our Student HQ staff.