Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Education
Overview
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looking to start my course in 2027
Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of Arts
Summary
Key features
- Explore technology in learning environments
Investigate how digital tools and technologies are shaping teaching, learning and educational practice.
- Apply and evaluate knowledge of educational theories
Learn to identify, analyse and evaluate contemporary education scenarios, drawing on current research, policies and practices.
- Build strong collaboration and communication skills
Develop the ability to work with others and communicate ideas clearly across a range of educational contexts.
- Use education insights beyond the classroom
Apply insights about learning and development to fields such as human services, policy, psychology and community organisations.
Career outcomes
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Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping you with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research. Through our interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research, you'll develop capabilities to address local, national and global challenges.
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Studying at Macquarie
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Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Education, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
How can I study this major?
Education is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
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Professions
- Allied health professional
- Behavioural support specialist
- Community education officer
- Counsellor (after further study)
- Education administrator
- Education policy adviser
- Education researcher
- Education support officer
- Educator and trainer of adults
- English as a second language teacher
- Family support worker
- Health promoter and educator
- Human resources professional
- Learning and development manager
- Learning and teaching technology specialist
- Outreach worker
- Scientific education officer
- Social worker
- Teacher (after further study)
Employers
- Adult education sector
- Allied health organisations
- Childcare centres
- Disability support organisations
- Early childhood service providers
- Education and training sector
- Education policy organisations
- Government agencies and departments
- Language and literacy learning organisations
- NGOs
- Overseas language colleges
- Paediatrics and child development units
- Policy institutes
- Preschools
- Schools
- Special education and inclusion organisations
- Universities
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