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Bachelor of Education
Federation University Australia
- Ballarat, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0
- IELTS Speaking and Listening 7.5 Reading and Writing 6.5
- Or equivalent Successful completion of Australian Year 12
- Or overseas equivalent. Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application: Literacy and Numeracy Test
- An alternative means of ass.
Accepted academic background
Completion of Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent (academic entry requirements by country PDF, Https://www.federation.edu.au/siteassets/files/apply/how-to-apply/international-students/academic-entry-requirements-by-country-guide2.pdf), Some courses add requirements (e.g. Early Childhood Education supplementary form, Honours research proposal).
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (Speaking and Listening 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Graduation Certificate
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the entry and English requirements and the cut-off dates. Apply online through StudyLink
- Or via a Federation agent
- pay the 25 AUD application fee. Upload certified transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence and passport. Some courses add forms
- Referee reports or an interview. Accept the offer
- Sign the Offer and Acceptance Agreement and pay the fee deposit through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment
- Then apply for the student visa with OSHC.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Mt Helen Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Institute of Education, Arts and Community |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $25 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (Speaking and Listening 7.5.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

