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Few other careers have such a profound impact on the lives of so many. Play an important role in the social, cognitive, and emotional development of your students and become a respected member of your community.

Learn how to engage deeply with key fields of knowledge, thinking critically about emerging social, cultural and political events that shape education.

UOW College provides pathways to Education degrees at UOW. By completing a Diploma of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities at UOW College, there is an opportunity to gain entry into first or second year of various degrees within the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities at the University of Wollongong. 

Alternatively, UOW College also offers the University Preparation Program to help you enter your first year of study at UOW.

EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO TEACHING

A UOW education degree can lead to a wide variety of careers both inside and outside the classroom. You'll develop a range of skills, and gain the practical experience employers want.

Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue:

  • School teacher – catholic, independent or government 
  • Early Childhood Teacher 
  • Educational consultant 
  • Educational manager 
  • High school teacher 
  • Outdoor education teacher 
  • PDHPE teacher 
  • Preschool teacher
  • Primary school teacher
  • Private college teacher
  • Recreational activities coordinator
  • School counsellor
  • School principal
  • Special education teacher
  • Sport development officer
  • TAFE teacher
  • Training and development officer

WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY DEGREE?

Study close to home

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the UOW campuses which offer Education degrees.

Campuses offering Education degrees

 

Belong to one of the best

Go beyond the textbook:

  • Practical placements are built into our industry accredited degrees. You'll benefit from more than 80 days of professional practice. Not only do we secure and organise these high quality professional experience placements for you - we are one of few unis to also provide support throughout your professional experience. 
  • Diverse graduates: There are a variety of placements available. Opportunities include local, rural and international placements where you will apply your skills in real-world classrooms and settings. 
  • Authentic experiences: We have excellent mentoring and engagement programs with our professional practice partner schools. This includes two Demonstration Schools, where some of our lectures are delivered.

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Earn a recognised qualification:

  • Our primary and secondary education degrees are accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. 
  • Early Years education programs are accredited by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority.
  • See individual course descriptions for more detail.

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Discover your passion, then develop the specialist skills that employers want:

  • Choice: Find your purpose, with the choice to study early years, primary, secondary or tertiary education.
  • Specialist skills: Study a specialist teaching qualification in maths, science or physical education, autism or education leadership. Our curriculum reflects the latest approach to teacher education, and incorporates existing and emerging information technologies.
  • Challenge yourself: Contribute to the advancement of education knowledge through a research degree. 
  • Diverse graduates: At UOW, the skills you will learn are highly-transferable across a range of careers, and a diversity of education settings including rural and regional Australian, as well as internationally.

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A degree from UOW opens doors:

  • The forefront of learning: You'll have access to the $44 million Early Start facility — the most sophisticated teaching, research and community engagement initiative undertaken in Australia. 
  • Industry collaboration: UOW has a strong education research reputation in collaboration with industry.
  • Access to experts: Our academics — your teachers — are at the forefront of their specialisations. They are passionate about teaching and learning, published authors and expert researchers. 
  • University of choice: We’re considered a ‘university of choice’ with placement partnership agreements signed with over 300 schools around the region - including the Illawarra, Sutherland Shire, Campbelltown and Southern Highlands. 
  • Get noticed: Gain valuable real-world experience, and make professional connections that will help launch your career, with a professional teaching placement.

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Meet Maycee

I wanted to study primary education as I love to help students learn in fun and exciting ways. Gaining classroom experience has been a highlight. I get to work alongside other teachers and help with learning activities. Maycee Bachelor of Primary Education