Course overview
Thinking about a career in education, especially in remote or First Nations communities? This short course is a great way to start. Its designed to help you retrain, reskill, or take your first step into studying education - without jumping straight into a full degree.
This course is delivered at the Danala - Education and Community Precinct (ECP) campus in intensive mode. The course focuses on building the essential academic and teaching skills youll need to succeed at uni and in the classroom.
What youll study
Youll do core units in language and literacy, plus choose from one of two study paths:
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- First Nations Cultural and Language Education
Where this course can take you
When you finish, you can use the units you've passed as credit towards further study in:
- Diploma of Educational Studies
- Associate Degree of First Nations Cultural and Language Education
- Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma). Higher Ed Completed or partially completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Completed a University Foundation Studies, Bridging or Enabling program Work-Life Other Completed a non-recent SACE/NTCE or equivalent secondary education qualification, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or STAT multiple choice test Personal competencies and/or employment experience (optional) If you have been employed in the Australian Defence Force you may be eligible to apply for an undergraduate course on the basis of your service. See here . VET Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III level or above
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Education and Community PrecinctNT27 July 2026
- Education and Community PrecinctNT

