Become a teacher in just three and half yearsThis program prepares students to teach in primary or secondary settings. Students undertake a foundation first year and then choose to pursue either primary or secondary education from Year 1/Trimester 3. Gaining practical experience from first year, students undertake professional practice throughout the degree which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies.If choosing primary education, majors areEarly childhood education (Logan or Online) Health and physical education (Gold Coast or Online) Special needs education (Mt Gravatt or Online)Primary education minors are also offered in English, mathematics or science.If choosing secondary education, students undertake studies in two teaching areas or one area and a major in learning support (Mt Gravatt and Online). Teaching area content courses may be offered on-campus only and students should check the timetable for individual courses as to whether they can be completed online. Students may need to travel to another campus to undertake courses specific to a Secondary Teaching Area that are not offered on their home campus.Note: The Australian Federal Government has mandated that all students of initial teacher education programs demonstrate they have been assessed as being in the top 30% of the adult population for personal literacy and numeracy. The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is administered and managed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). While this is not a requirement for admission, all students will need to organise and demonstrate a pass result in all components of the LANTITE prior to graduation.From 2025 all students will need to complete the LANTITE to be eligible to enrol into 2999EDN. There are four opportunities each year to sit LANTITE and students will need to plan ahead using the PEX calendar (Calendars and Handbooks (griffith.edu.au) to avoid clashes with first year professional experience times.Griffith University pays for the initial attempt for each component by preservice teachers who are currently enrolled in an initial education program at Griffith University. Preservice teachers should consult the ACER website for information about LANTITE testing restrictions and booking information at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/ . Preservice teachers can find preparation materials for LANTITE on their program sites and on the ACER website.The Bridging maths for aspiring educators course caters to all students who need to meet the maths subject prerequisite for Griffith Initial Teacher Education program. Successful completion means you could commence your studies in the next available trimester. * [Find out more]Scholarships and support Take advantage of both Griffith University and Government scholarships offering a range of benefits-from financial support, to mentoring, internships, and permanent employment opportunities. Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Scholarships of up to $40,000 for the Bachelor of Education, and $20,000 for the Master of Primary Teaching or Master of Secondary Teaching, are available through the Australian Government Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program. Griffith scholarships There are a wide variety of Griffith University scholarships available, providing financial support and more while you study.
