If you’re a hands-on, lifelong learner with a passion for uplifting others, a career in education could be your calling. Whether your dream is to lead from the front of the classroom, design innovative approaches to learning or shape future syllabuses, your work will help future students unlock their full potential.

The establishment of the UNSW School of Education Riverina will take you closer to your goal of becoming an innovative teacher by giving students the opportunity to live, work and study in the Riverina.

The Program

  • Obtain your teaching qualification with UNSW, a world-class, top-ranking university whilst remaining in the Riverina.**
  • Work part-time and earn a salary as a paraprofessional teacher in a Riverina local school while studying.*
  • Receive wrap-around support from locally employed UNSW Schol of Education staff, local partner schools, student mentors and supervising teachers from the commencement of your application to UNSW.
  • Attend unique face-to-face seminars tailored to UNSW School of Education Riverina students facilitated by UNSW academics throughout the year.
  • Access UNSW facilities in the Riverina located in Wagga Wagga, Albury and Griffith.
  • Receive offers of employment at Riverina schools upon completion of your degree.*
  • Open to school leavers and career changers with Bachelor and Master programs available.

*Paraprofessional and permanent teaching positions will be based on availability and subject to an application process with partner schools. These positions will only be open to UNSW School of Education Riverina students.

**19th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings

"Studying remotely with UNSW offered great flexibility and access to high-quality online materials through a reliable and user-friendly technical infrastructure. The support provided was exceptional, characterised by high accessibility, personalised assistance, proactive communication and consistent encouragement, which made the remote experience feel connected and supportive. Overall, the combination of robust online resources and dedicated support, significantly contributed to a positive and successful remote learning journey at UNSW".

Peehille Perera
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
UNSW Alumni - School of Education Riverina, Pilot Year

“Being part of UNSW as a remote student was a great experience. The effort put to ensure that those studying off site could be active participants during the learning journey was remarkable. The UNSW School of Education Riverina staff have provided amazing support, always there every step of the way, regularly checking in and ensuring that everything was running smoothly for the Students in the Riverina.”

Elisabetta Lamanna
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
UNSW Alumni - School of Education Riverina, Pilot Year

Study options

Undergraduate and postgraduate programs are available for study.

Program

Teaching Specialisations

Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)

 

Bachelor of Arts/Education (Secondary)

A variety of specialisations available including History, English, Languages and Aboriginal Studies

Bachelor of Science/Education (Secondary)

Mathematics and Physics

Bachelor of Commerce/Education (Secondary)

Economics and Business Studies

Bachelor of Economics/Education (Secondary)

Economics

Master of Teaching (Primary)

 

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

A variety of specialisations available

Full time and part time study modes are offered.

Bachelor programs are typically 4 years of full-time study.

Master programs are typically 1.3 years of full-time study.

Expression of interest

Complete the Expression of Interest Form or email the UNSW School of Education Riverina with your name and preferred degree and we will contact you to discuss the next steps.

UNSW School of Education Riverina
E: SEDRiverina@unsw.edu.au
P: 02 9065 2650
W: unsw.to/SEDRiverina