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Study school teaching as a postgraduate student

The options, costs and scholarships available for studying postgraduate school teaching courses in Victoria.

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Teaching is a career brimming with opportunity and reward. With recent investment in the industry, there’s never been a better time to change direction and become a school teacher.

Changing direction to begin a career in school teaching

There are a range of pathways to becoming a teacher. The best option for you depends on your individual situation. Many courses can also be completed part-time and/or online. This flexibility allows you to fit in study alongside work commitments.

School teaching degrees often require direct application to the relevant university or other higher education provider.

Pathways into teaching for career changers

There’s more than one pathway into teaching. If you’re thinking about changing careers, watch the video to learn more.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/580109838?autoplay=0

Pathways into teaching - Career changer

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Use your previous studies or vocational experience to become a teacher

You could become a teacher within 18-24 months by studying a postgraduate teaching qualification, tapping into your previous studies or vocational experience. Entry requirements vary and are set by the higher education providers.

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Teaching courses in Victoria

To learn about postgraduate entry requirements, pathways, and course structures

Compare Victorian teaching courses

You can complete a postgraduate teaching degree in 18 - 24 months with support of:

These are offered through the Victorian Government funded Teach Today and Teach Tomorrow programs. If you are enrolling in a secondary school teaching degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship.

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Employment-based school teaching degrees

Find out more about the Teach Today and Teach Tomorrow programs

Costs involved with studying teaching

The cost of a postgraduate teaching course is set by the higher education providers. It can vary each year. To find out the exact cost of each teaching course, it’s best to check with the providers directly.

If you enrol in a course with Commonwealth Supported Places, you may be eligible for HECS-HELP to pay for your studies. To find out if you’re eligible, visit Commonwealth supported places.

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

You may be eligible for one of a limited number of Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships for people enrolling in postgraduate teaching degrees from 2025.

For further information about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit the Commonwealth Department of Education’s website at: Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships.

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Is this your first time studying?

Find undergraduate teaching courses

Visa and migration requirements to study teaching

If you’re overseas and plan to study teaching in Australia, you’ll need a visa.

To find out more, visit Studying in Australia.

Updated 27 March 2026

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