Bachelor of Educational Studies

Education can change lives. Change yours.

What will you be teaching tomorrow?

Every teacher was once a student. Discover all the ways you can shape education, both inside and outside the classroom.

In the Bachelor of Educational Studies, you'll develop foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, digital learning and learning contexts. Beyond that, you can shape your degree to the future you want.

The Bachelor of Educational Studies can kickstart your teaching career. After your first year, you can transfer into an accredited teaching degree at La Trobe.* Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you make a smooth transition. Once you get there, you'll have the foundational skills to succeed.

Choose subjects in business, humanities, special education and student welfare, or psychology to build your own skillset. Discover how to apply your knowledge and develop industry connections with a Work Integrated Learning experience or studio project where you'll solve a real-world problem.

You'll be prepared for a career in learning or education-related fields across industries, working in policy, community programs, company training and more.

You'll learn:

• Digital learning
  • Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.
• Learning contexts
  • Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Literacy and numeracy
  • Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Discover all the ways you can make a difference in learning and development, education policy, community and cultural programs, and more.

Possible career options include:

• Educational designer
  • Design dynamic courses, subjects and assessments for education providers and companies.
• Training consultant
  • Use your expertise to identify what businesses need and develop engaging training programs to suit them.
• Education aide
  • Provide critical support to teachers and care for children in preschool, primary school or secondary school.
• Community educator
  • Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.
• Mentor
  • Join the growing mentoring industry, giving guidance and inspiration to others.

There is high demand for secondary teachers.* If you transfer into an accredited teaching degree, you could work in high schools nationally and internationally