Education

Be inspired by experienced specialists in career education, health and physical education, teacher education, and training and assessment to shape future generations and make a lasting impact.

Explore our education courses and disciplines

Group of students walking outdoors on bowen street, Melbourne city campus

Make RMIT your first preference

You've got the dreams. RMIT's got your back. Get personalised support and access our services available during the Change of Preference period.

Get support

Why study education at RMIT?

95.3% of teacher education graduates find employment – 3.7% above the national average*

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

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

^{* 2019–2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey}

Discover education

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.

Meet Elizabeth – Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Elizabeth Jukes found RMIT to be a supportive environment that set her up a teaching career. Through her placement and coursework, she got a job straight after graduating.

Get ahead of what’s next in education

RMIT’s teaching courses in Melbourne equip you with the knowledge skills and practical experience to engage the generations of tomorrow.

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Jenevieve is a teaching student who discovered a passion for working with young minds while feeling supported on her 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)

Jenevieve is a teaching student who discovered a passion for working with young minds while feeling supported on her 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

Young woman in a lab coat using a microscope

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.

Learn more

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 250 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.

^{^ QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024}

A female Primary school teacher and a young male student sitting at a desk

What your first year as a teacher is really like

So you want to become a teacher but find the thought of standing at the front of a classroom a little bit daunting? Learn why RMIT’s teaching courses in Melbourne are for you.

Many people walking in an artistically colourful and blurred image

Four skills you need to be a great early childhood educator

Early childhood educators play a key role in children’s social and intellectual development. These are the key skills that allow them to teach children during this formative stage.

My favourite thing about the Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) is the emphasis on practical experience through work placement. RMIT has designed a program that really does prepare you to work in an early childhood setting.

– Aubree Garber, Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)

You may also be interested in...

Hands hold white paper cutout of two children and two adults

Social and community

Leave a positive impact on people and communities by studying languages, community services, social work, urban design and more at the #1 university globally for commitment to reducing inequality*.

Health

RMIT’s health degrees, certificates and diplomas target the theoretical and practical skills you need to provide expert care in mental health, nursing, medical science, complementary medicine and more.

Swanston academic building exterior at night

Business

Tailor your study for the future of business with industry-led courses in accounting, finance and management to blockchain, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Other ways to study

Study online

RMIT Online courses are global in focus and practical in application – and the best part is, you don't need to put your life on hold while you study with us.

Short courses and microcredentials

Futureproof your career and build new skills with RMIT short courses and microcredentials, standalone courses you can study online or in person.

Events

Chat to us

Contact Study@RMIT

Ready to apply?

Contact Study@RMIT

Ready to apply?

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

More information

Acknowledgement of Country

More information