Education

Inspire the next generation.

The biggest unknown isn't what you’ll teach your students. It’s how you’ll unlock their potential.

In a world where information is everywhere but wisdom is rare, the ability to inspire, guide, and unlock potential in young minds becomes transformational. From primary classrooms to secondary subjects, teaching is about recognising that every student has the capacity for greatness – they just need someone to believe in them.

At UQ, education students discover how people learn – and how they can inspire brighter futures through the power of teaching.

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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Encourage children’s curiosity and inspire their inquisitive minds. Supervised classroom placement commences in the first year.

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Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)

This dual degree will give you a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of teaching secondary school, and specialist skills in the arts.

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Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary)

Gain expertise in 2 teaching areas through the Bachelor of Science, while the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) provides the professional training, hands-on experience, and qualifications needed for teacher registration.

Can't choose?

We have plenty of degrees to explore including dual degrees for maximum career choices.

Explore all education degrees

Stress-free placements

We organise placements for you throughout your studies. There is also an opportunity to experience a rural or regional placement – normally in your third or final year.

Dual degree options

Combine Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with arts, business management, mathematics, music or science with a dual degree.

Excellence in education

We're ranked #1 in Queensland and #4 in Australia for education.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

Hear from our education students

It takes a village to raise a young person, and educators are part of that village. Being able to be someone in a young person's village, to help nurture their growth and learning, and have a direct impact on their future, that's why I'm so passionate about education.

Najma Santoso

Current student, Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)

The reason I wanted to be a teacher was because of the teachers I had in high school. They really helped me flip my life around... I’m now working alongside these teachers helping school kids realise their own potential, which is mind-blowing.

James Harris

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts/Education (Secondary)

Meeting and networking with the fantastic School of Education staff was extremely helpful in completing my degree and starting my career. A big draw card for me choosing UQ to study at was the campus culture.

Jaime Davison

Graduate, Bachelor of Education (Primary)