Education

Shape future generations and make a lasting impact. At RMIT, you’ll develop skills from experienced specialists in career education, health and physical education, teacher education, and assessment.

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RMIT Open Day will open your mind. Join us on campus this August to get hands-on and experience how we're getting you ready for what's next.

Why study education at RMIT?

Find employment after graduating

Our graduates pursue careers in education across all disciplines, even non-teaching fields like career development.

Get real-world experience

Gain valuable hands-on experience with up to 80 days of teaching placement.

Accredited study options

RMIT Education courses are fully accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

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Empower minds, shape futures

Your journey to inspire and shape the next generation starts right here at RMIT. With our education courses in career education, health and physical education, teacher education, and training and assessment, you'll learn how to create dynamic learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Through hands-on experience, new and established teaching methods, and innovative classroom technologies, you'll be fully equipped to nurture passion and inspiration as you empower and shape the minds of tomorrow.

What’s next for teaching?

Follow education students Stacey and Andre and find out how our students will teach the next generation to be compassionate, critical thinkers.

Featured education courses

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Play an important role in shaping the education experiences of young children with the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

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Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)

Build the skills to be an effective and influential teacher with a degree designed to show you how to provide a positive impact on the lives of primary school children.

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Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education)

Become a teacher that ignites the spark of learning in secondary school students with this degree that emphasises industry experience and theoretical understanding.

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Jenevieve discovered a passion for teaching kids while on placement

“RMIT gave us opportunities to go to our placement with a buddy. Especially in first year, this was so helpful.”

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Career outcomes

Beyond the classroom

Studying education allows you to influence and inspire young minds, helping them develop into well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to the world.

An RMIT education course can open up a wide range of career opportunities within the field of education and beyond. Here are just a few of the career outcomes for our graduates:

career management consultant
early childhood learning teacher
education researcher
educational consultant
educational policy officer
learning support officer
physical education teacher
primary or secondary school teacher

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How to become a teacher

Thinking of becoming a teacher? Find out what a teacher does and what it takes to becomes one.

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Interested in teaching science?

With a packaged degree, you can apply for the Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education) at the same time, benefit from a custom study plan, and start working towards a fulfilling career in the science classroom.

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Industry connections

Gain experience in real classrooms

RMIT's teaching courses in Melbourne are led by education specialists with extensive experience in teaching, training, and workforce development. We're connected to a strong community of industry partners built up over 50 years.

Facilities and locations

Welcome to the classroom

In addition to 60-80+ days of practical teaching placement, students enrolled in our teaching courses in Melbourne typically study at the Bundoora or City campuses, giving them access to dedicated study spaces and fully-equipped sports facilities, computer labs and more.

Experience education at RMIT

RMIT is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for education and training^. As an aspiring teacher, no matter what discipline you choose, RMIT’s comprehensive training and education specialists will ensure you're in a position to become an effective educator and shape future generations.

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Five big changes ahead for teaching in Australia

To help you understand the changes that are affecting teaching, we’ve collected the key ways education is set to change in the near future.

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Why now is the perfect time to study education

A career in teaching provides an opportunity to guide the next generation and help students discover the spark that ignites their interests.

Four environments you can work in as a Career Development Practitioner

Education jobs don’t just involve teaching. Career Development Practitioners, work across many industries from schools to sporting organisations.

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If making a lasting impact in the lives of families is something that you're passionate about, then studying early childhood education at RMIT is the right choice.

– Mahin Rahman, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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