Education

As a Macquarie teaching graduate, you’ll benefit from our uniquely developed 5Rs framework. Through this framework, you’ll become a teacher who is resilient, reflexive, responsive, ready to learn and research engaged. 

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  • Early childhood education

    Early childhood education

    A child’s early learning is key to the emotional, social and intellectual development that predicts their success in school and life.

    Macquarie has a strong reputation for early childhood teaching and research. Our programs enable you to learn from active researchers in the field.

    Potential careers

    • Early childhood teacher in a birth-to-five setting
    • Educational officer in government and community programs
    • Educational researcher
    • Long day care centre teacher
    • Teacher/director in prior-to-school settings
    Guide children through the early childhood developments that are key to success in school and life. Macquarie gives you the skills and experience you'll need.
  • Educational leadership

    Educational leadership

    Today's complex and rapidly changing education environment requires strong and informed educational leaders who are visionaries committed to the continual improvement of curriculum and pedagogy.

    Become an educational leader in higher education, school education or early childhood education. Become a role model for future teachers.

    Potential careers

    • Dean of students or faculty
    • Director or supervisor
    • District administrator
    • Instructional coordinator
    • Principal assistant/deputy principal
    • University registrar
    Inspire students and colleagues when you strengthen your educational leadership skills, and develop your passion for improving curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Indigenous education

    Indigenous education

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face unique challenges, and require educators who understand their perspectives.

    With Macquarie’s program, you can be part of closing the gap in Indigenous education. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to provide culturally appropriate education to Indigenous Australian students.

    Potential careers

    • Aboriginal access worker
    • Case worker
    • Health worker
    • Indigenous advocate
    • Indigenous rights officer
    • Journalist
    • Policy developer
    • Researcher
    • Youth adviser
    Help close the gap in Indigenous education. At Macquarie, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to connect with Indigenous students and their perspectives.
  • Primary education

    Primary education

    Primary school teachers play a critical role in children’s development of the foundational skills, physical and social competencies that set them up for life.

    Helping children reach their full potential is a truly rewarding endeavour. Macquarie’s primary education program is University-wide, so you’ll learn to teach subjects across all key learning areas.

    Potential careers

    • Academic
    • Educational policy planner
    • Educational adviser to government or other agencies
    • Educator and trainer of adults
    • Health worker
    • Primary teacher
    • Researcher
    Build your skills as a resilient, inspiring teacher with Macquarie's courses - from early childhood, primary and secondary to teacher PD and special education.
  • Secondary education

    Secondary education

    It’s during secondary school that young people acquire the skills that improve their opportunities for good jobs or further education.

    You’ll learn to teach subjects in each key learning area through Macquarie’s University-wide secondary education program. You’ll be taught by academics who are also cutting-edge researchers in the field.

    Potential careers

    • Corporate educational services consultant
    • Educational adviser to government or other agencies
    • Educational planning advocate
    • Educator and trainer of adults
    • Policy planner
    • Policy writer
    • Researcher
    • Secondary teacher
    • Training agency consultant
    Inspire high school students, and prepare them for good jobs and further study. At Macquarie you'll benefit from cutting-edge research and practical experience.
  • Special and inclusive education

    Special and inclusive education

    Special education is the practice of educating students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs.

    Learn from experts who can teach you about special education in learning and developmental disabilities, communication disorders, emotional and behavioural disorders, physical disabilities, vision and hearing impairments, and sensory impairments

    Potential careers

    • Disability services professional
    • Early intervention
    • Post-school employment support
    • Respite care
    • Special education teacher
    • Teacher for vision impaired and/or Deaf or hard of hearing students
    Help all children succeed in school and life. At Macquarie you'll learn to effectively teach students with physical, developmental, behavioural and other needs.
  • Teacher professional development

    Teacher professional development

    High-quality teachers play a critical role in supporting students in reaching their full potential.

    By building on your existing knowledge and experience, you can strengthen your leadership capabilities, thereby guiding your colleagues to enhance their teaching and leading skills.

    Potential careers

    • Classroom-based leader
    • Education administrator
    • Education researcher
    • Language and literacy specialist
    • Mentor for other teachers
    • Policy development and analysis specialist
    • Special education and inclusion consultant
    • STEM education designer and leader
    • Teaching and learning technologies advisor
    Better support your students by building on your existing knowledge and leadership skills with Macquarie's teacher professional development courses.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    Study with one of Australia’s largest and most diverse linguistics departments for internationally recognised qualifications.

    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers opportunities assisting refugees, migrants, international students and beyond. Learn to Teach English as a Second Language through our innovative program, combining course work and a teaching practicum.

    Potential careers

    • Language teacher at institutions for migrants
    • Leader within language teaching institutions
    • Private language school teacher
    • TAFE or technical college teacher of ESL
    • Teacher of a language other than English
    • Teacher of English as a second or foreign language

    Note: Not a teaching qualification.

    Help refugees, migrants, international students and many others learn to communicate in English with the TESOL skills you will learn at Macquarie.

The latest research, practical skills and real-world experience will prepare you to inspire the next generation

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Employability

Flexible course options

Flexible course options

Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.

Industry-relevant courses

Industry-relevant courses

Macquarie places emphasis on building career skills, offering multiple opportunities for practical experience in a variety of classroom settings. Students work towards teacher accreditation as required by Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA) and NSW Education Standards Authority.

Top 100 in the world for Education (QS rankings by subject, 2019)

Top 100 in the world for Education (QS rankings by subject, 2019)

#1 in Sydney for undergraduate employability (QILT, 2017)

#1 in Sydney for undergraduate employability (QILT, 2017)

Get access to the classroom from year 1 and start your Professional Experience from Year 2

Get access to the classroom from year 1 and start your Professional Experience from Year 2

Practical learning

Real-world, hands-on experience

Real-world, hands-on experience

At Macquarie, we also offer Participation and Community Engagement (PACE) programs that provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain practical experience by working with industry partners on mutually beneficial projects. Students may be eligible to apply for an approved overseas or interstate placement.

World-leading facilities

World-leading facilities

Teach in our simulated classrooms and science labs or work with emerging technologies that are pushing the boundaries of education. You’ll also gain access to our internationally recognised on campus Early Childhood Family and Study Centre, Mia Mia, and MUSEC (the Macquarie University Special Education Centre) where you can work with children K-6 with special needs.

What our students say

Chanlina Lam

Chanlina Lam

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

"Macquarie has prepared me extremely well for my chosen career, which is to become a secondary teacher of Japanese and English. The education department specifically tailors classes to the needs of students, and they also provide advice about which teaching associations to join and information about networking opportunities.

One of the highlights of my course was studying in Japan, where I had to combine my skills in teaching, English and Japanese in an unfamiliar context. Using those skills in an authentic situation was the best practice I could have had."

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