What are learning areas?
We are committed to placing subject specialists in classrooms that need them.
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What you have studied in the past, at either Bachelor or postgraduate level, determines what you can teach at a secondary school.​​
We call these learning areas – essentially, subjects you are qualified to teach. For example, if you studied maths at Uni, you may be able to teach maths at a secondary level.
When to apply
Applications for the 2027 cohort will open in February.
Please register your interest to be notified when applications re-open.
Round one: 16 Feb – 30 March
Round two: 20 April – 1 June
Round three: 22 June – 3 August
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, and learning areas close progressively as we accept enough candidates to meet school demand. Candidates who apply in rounds one and two are more likely to be placed in their preferred region, and have enough time to resolve any eligibility issues.
Keep in mind:
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Candidates who completed their undergraduate degree prior to 2015 must apply before the close of round two.
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Candidates who completed their degree outside of Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand or Canada must also apply before the close of round two.
Search for your learning area
You must be able to enrol in at least one learning area depending on the subject you want to teach.
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The learning areas you’re eligible to enrol in depend on your prior academic study.
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During the selection process, we will assess your transcripts to determine your possible enrolment areas.
Each learning area has specific requirements (set by regulatory bodies) that all candidates must meet. Unfortunately, there are degrees we cannot accept for the program.
Find out which degrees we don't accept.
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​Certain subjects fill up fast! Use the search tool to check when you should apply.
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Biology
Major or Minor Permitted. Can include genetics, human biology, microbiology, botany, and zoology. Does not include biochemistry.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Chemistry
Major or Minor Permitted.
Can include biochemistry.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Digital Technology
Including ICT
Major or Minor Permitted.
Must include units in coding.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
Yes
Drama
Major Permitted.
Performance Studies (Drama) or Theatre Studies (including practical Drama).
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VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Earth & Environmental Science
Major or Minor Permitted.
Can include areas such as environmental engineering, natural resource management, and environmental management.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Economics
Major or Minor Permitted.
Does not include banking or finance.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
English Literature
Major or Minor Permitted.
Must have at least two units of English Literature.
Can include one unit of media or linguistics.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Geography
Major or Minor Permitted.
Must include features on the earth, human geography, and physical geography.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Health
Major or Minor Permitted.
Must include diverse units, with a minimum two of:
- Health & Wellbeing
- Public Health
- Family
- Human Development
- Nutrition
- Gender Studies
- Youth Studies
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NT, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1
When to Apply:
Yes
History
Major or Minor Permitted.
Does not include Art History.
Can include a mix of modern and ancient history.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Languages other than English
Major Permitted.
We currently place the following languages:
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French
- German
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
Native speakers may also obtain a "Statement of Equivalence" if they have another major derived from formal academic study.
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NT, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Mathematics
Major or Minor Permitted.
Does not include economics, financial or business mathematics. Can include engineering.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Media
Major or Minor Permitted.
Can include journalism, media creation, production, cinema content, and editing.
Does not include, advertising & marketing, photography and public relations.
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VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1
When to Apply:
Yes
Music
Major Permitted only, including the following:
- musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles;
- periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music;
- compositional techniques;
- music performance studies (a minimum of four units) and preferably Australian music.
The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Two instruments are preferred.
Does not include sound production.
Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Outdoor Education
Major Permitted only.
Can include some environmental studies and outdoor recreational activities.
Must hold an Emergency First Aid Level 2 certificate.
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TAS, VIC
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
Physical Education
Major Permitted only.
Must include study in the following discipline areas:
- Human movement (e.g. anatomy, physiology),
- Health, and
- Nutrition.
AND diverse skills from these areas:
- fundamental motor skills,
- ball handling,
- dance,
- games,
- fitness education,
- athletics,
- aquatics,
- sports education.
Requires first aid certificate AND current AustSwim accreditation prior to enrolling in the masters course.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Physics
Major or Minor Permitted.
Can include electronics and some engineering.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3
When to Apply:
No
Psychology
Major Permitted.
Can include Neuroscience.
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VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1
When to Apply:
Yes
Visual Arts
Major Permitted only.
- practical studies in 2 dimensional art forms such as drawing, printmaking, photography, visual design, graphics and multimedia;
- practical studies in 3 dimensional are forms such as ceramics, sculpture, installation and site specific works and/or 4 dimensional art forms such as animation, filmmaking, web-based art, game design, time-based works, graphics and multimedia;
- and art theory/history (a minimum of one year),
- and studio art making practice (a minimum of one year).
The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline.
Vocationally oriented or curatorship courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Requirements - Minor
Status:
Closed
Status:
Round 1, Round 2
When to Apply:
Yes
* Requires flexibility within placement state
Definitions
Major: A total of ¾ of a year of full-time university study (or part-time equivalent). In most Australian courses, this equates to six units. You must also have two or more units at second-year level and at least two at a third-year level.
Minor: A half-year of full-time university study (or part-time equivalent). In most Australian courses, this equates to four units. You must have at least two units at a second-year level.