Course overview
The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education is a 6 month full-time or 1 year part-time course available online and face-to-face that equips you with core skills in pedagogy and offers a taste of studying a teaching degree. It is a direct pathway into related higher education courses, should you wish to qualify as a teacher.
During this course you will learn about pedagogical, professional and disciplinary knowledge in teaching and education. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.
On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:
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Bachelor of Education Birth to Five Years
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Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary
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Bachelor of Education Primary
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Bachelor of Education Secondary
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Diploma of Educational Studies
Advanced standing will be granted in these degrees for some or all of the subjects you have successfully completed. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.
This course will provide you with core knowledge in pedagogy and the necessary skills for successful university studies. On completing the course, you'll be eligible to continue your studies at a Diploma or Degree level.
Completing this course will also demonstrate your capacity for tertiary study to potential employers.
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
- Education and Community PrecinctNT

