Change lives through the classroom
We push the boundaries of standard teacher education at UC. As educators ourselves, we’re invested in your career and provide one-of-a-kind opportunities to help you build a long and rewarding career in education.
The University of Canberra is the only place in Australia you’ll learn through the Affiliated Schools Program. Far more than just mandatory placements, you’ll get off our campus and into the classroom to see for yourself how pedological theory comes to life.
With a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning early childhood through to adult learning, UC is the perfect place to start your career in Education.
5-Stars for Education Graduate Employment and Salaries
One of Australia’s top universities for employment in Education.
(Good Universities Guide 2022)
Affiliated Schools Program
Enjoy unparalleled learning in our network of schools.
Lifelong learning
Gain access to professional development even after you graduate.
Affiliated Schools Program
UC is the only university in Australia you’ll experience the one-of-a-kind, Affiliated Schools Program.
More than just mandatory placements, you’ll see theory come to life in real classrooms. The Affiliated Schools Program is delivered in partnership with the ACT Education Directorate across 25 public schools. The program gives you unrivalled access to classrooms and school-based teaching clinics while you learn. You’ll benefit from networking opportunities with local schools, teachers and principals, improving your employment options when you graduate.
Professional placements
At UC, we prepare you for the workforce by supporting you through fulfilling work placements and by helping you finish your degree a well-rounded, skilled and empathetic teacher, ready for the classroom. Through professional teaching placements, you’ll understand what’s its really like to be a school teacher or senior education professional, and will experience the first-hand delights and challenges a career in teaching brings.
Learn to teach English and other languages
With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, courses Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) will open a world of opportunities.
"After four and a half years in teaching I wanted a new challenge, so I decided to go back to university to stay at the forefront of the industry. The Master of Education really addresses the problems you experience in education and helps you go back into the classroom feeling fully confident."
Alyce Stratigos
Master of Education
Contact us
Want to know more? Get in touch with our Future Students team to find out more about studying Education with UC.
