Teaching and Education

Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.

Build expertise in the education of early learners from birth to 8 years with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Hone your understanding of child psychology and be equipped to facilitate learning within literacy, numeracy, technology, the humanities and more. Emerge with highly developed communication skills tailored to support, engage and encourage early learners.

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 85 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities. Develop specialist communication and facilitation skills relevant to teaching in urban, regional, rural and remote communities and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes

Design engaging learning activities and develop the skills to create positive learning environments for adolescents with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at JCU. Gain expertise in teaching strategies and develop specialised skills to support students from rural and remote areas with 85 days of work experience. With more than 15 teaching areas for you to choose from, you'll be equipped to deliver lessons across a variety of contexts.

Increase your expertise in the field of career development with this endorsed qualification. Provide career support to diverse clients and groups across educational and organisational contexts. Respond to the challenges of an evolving world of work. Graduate ready to seize a new career pathway, or progress in your current role.

Advance your career in the education sector. Meet your professional development needs and extend your expertise in the areas of educational leadership, research, policy, curriculum and pedagogy. Learn how to confidently lead effective change within educational settings and drive research-informed practice in your professional context.

Develop the problem-solving skills, experience and confidence to conduct research in multiple settings with a Graduate Certificate of Research Methods. You will cultivate hands-on research skills and learn to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. This course can be used as a pathway for entry into a Higher Degree by Research course at JCU.

Take the first step towards an exciting career in research with the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. Gain the foundational skills required to formulate, plan and implement an investigation into a key issue within your field or industry. Begin to cultivate hands-on research skills and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. This course can be used as a pathway into a Master or Doctorate with JCU.

Advance your professional career and become a leader in your field. Expand your understanding of educational leadership, career development or educational research. Explore a range of coursework subjects or focus on a small-scale research project.

Enhance your career and develop strong educational management skills to complement your business, management or education background.

Make a lasting impact on the lives of others by developing the skills to support the social and emotional welfare of people and communities. Gain practical experience in advanced counselling methods and learn how to design, plan, and ethically implement professional guidance programs in a variety of contexts.

Pursue your passion for Education with extensive hands-on placement experience that will develop your expertise in creating supportive learning environments for students in primary schools. Enhance your real-world classroom skills and be prepared to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to extend yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

This is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings.

Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.