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Qualifications

There are a number of different pathways available to become a teacher in Queensland.

School leavers can:

complete a four-year undergraduate preservice teacher education degree for example, a Bachelor of Education or
enrol to study two degrees at the same time (dual degree) for example, a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Education; or
complete an academic degree in a non-education area (for example, a Bachelor of Science) and then complete a postgraduate preservice teacher education degree program, for example a one year Graduate Diploma in Education.

People who have a degree in a non-education field can complete a postgraduate preservice teacher education degree program, for example, a one year Graduate Diploma in Education.

People who have a vocational qualification may be granted credit by a university for relevant vocational studies, professional experience and training, towards an undergraduate preservice teacher education degree.

To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in Queensland, you must have completed a qualification that will ensure that you are granted teacher registration by the Queensland College of Teachers . Information about preservice teacher education programs offered by Higher Education Institutions in Queensland is available from the Queensland College of Teachers .

Information about entry requirements and application processes for preservice teacher education courses is available from the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre .

The Department of Education and Training provides a range of scholarships for aspiring and current teachers.

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