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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

Students in the School of Education discover their passions in early childhood, primary or secondary education. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in today’s schools, through specialisations in special education, digital technologies, educational leadership and more.

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  • 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 150 universities for Education Studies.
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025

  • 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

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
Students

UOW’s Early Years Accelerated program strengthened with $1.9 million in funding

The boost will expand scholarships and support for educators turning their diplomas into degrees
Education

A new study shows little kids who count on their fingers do better at maths

There is no need to discourage finger counting at any time. Children naturally stop using their fingers when they no longer need them.

Turn your diploma into a degree in just two years

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Accelerated Pathway Program) has been specifically designed to support diploma qualified early childhood educators while they study to take their career to the next level.

Early Years Accelerated Pathway

Our research

Our programs are informed by cutting-edge research spanning from early childhood through to tertiary and adult education, with strength in learning and teaching across disciplines, and the impacts and potential of digital technologies. Through collaborative research, we are committed to improving educational outcomes for diverse communities.

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Stories from the School of Education

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

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.
Alumni, Community

Embrace every body

With a sense her research was not reaching the real world, UOW graduate and body image expert Dr Zali Yager founded health promotion charity The Embrace Collective, now making a world of difference in how we think about our bodies

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