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School of Education

Courses and study options

The UOW School of Education develops highly skilled graduates who are passionate about transforming lives through education.  

With longstanding local, national and international links, our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs in teacher education and training provide immersive professional experiences and international teaching opportunities.

Courses and study options

  • 1st in Australia

    UOW ranks first in Australia for undergraduate Teacher Education.
    Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2025

  • Top 150

    UOW ranks among the world's top 250 universities for Education Studies.
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026

  • 5 stars

    UOW Education and Training received a 5-star rating for full-time employment, learning resources, overall education experience and teaching quality.
    The Good Universities Guide 2025

Latest news and thought leadership

Education

Teaching excellence recognised nationally as student outcomes take centre stage

Dr Amanda Rita Gigliotti and Dr Laura Rook recognised in prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching
Community, Students

Graduations deliver new teachers, nurses to South Coast communities

Ceremonies highlight the contribution of UOW’s Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands campuses to their communities
Education

ATAR results are in – but your number doesn't define you

As Year 12 students receive their rankings this week, experts say there are many pathways forward and it's OK to keep your result private

Turn your diploma into a degree in just two years

Our research

Stories from the School of Education

Discover the UOW School of Education experience through the stories of our students, alumni, and staff.

Community, Students

Building a teaching career from the ground up

When Novela Suarez arrived in Australia just over two years ago, she brought curiosity and courage, with few certainties. She graduates with a Master of Teaching (Primary), the first international student to complete the course at UOW Eurobodalla, and stepping into a full-time role at a local primary school.
Students

Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey

When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.

Alumni

Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference

The University of Wollongong’s Master of Teaching program is making an impact in regional communities by enabling teachers to live, work, and study close to home. Michael Clark and Jessica Stuart share their inspiring journeys.

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