Associate Degree of Teacher Education

About the course

If you're looking for a rewarding career in education, La Trobe's Associate Degree of Teacher Education is a perfect pathway to an accredited teaching degree.When you successfully complete the Associate Degree of Teacher Education, you could progress to a Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). You'll also receive advanced standing for up to two years of full-time study.You'll develop strong foundational skills in professional literacy and numeracy, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to learning.

Career outcome

Graduates gain practical Education & Teaching skills for industry entry or articulation into higher qualifications. Graduates enter teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)