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Early childhood
We offer the greatest choice of specialist early childhood programs in Queensland.
Primary education
Provide the foundation for lifelong learning in young minds.
Secondary education
Study with one of the largest education faculties in Australia.
Study teaching
Not sure what age group you want to teach? Explore your options.
Education specialisation
Enhance or change your career with postgraduate studies.
Research
We have built an excellent research profile, supported strongly by the work of the Office of Education Research. Our staff support researchers with grants, administration, finance, travel and resources, while also organising the training of higher degree research students.
Research strengths:
40,000 +
Graduates have become teachers, childcare specialists, educators and government trainers.
Accreditation
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Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
APAC is an independent international quality and standards organisation, appointed by Governments as an external accreditation entity.
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Queensland College of Teachers
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) is a Queensland government statutory body, established in January 2006. Its purpose is to regulate, enhance and promote the teaching profession in Queensland in the best interests of the public and the profession.
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Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent statutory body that works with state and territory governments and the children's education and care sector to implement improvements to education and care.
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Career Industry Council of Australia
Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) is the peak national body representing national, state and territory career practitioner organisations.
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Australian Library and Information Association
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector.
Learning and teaching
Our staff are committed to improving the quality of education for diverse learners both in Australia and beyond.
Many of the faculty's pre-service graduates are registered with the Queensland College of Teachers but others work in child care settings or as trainers in community and industry settings.
News and Events
Teaching the digital unknown with creative thinking and digital technology
25-07-2017 How do teachers prepare their students for jobs that don’t exist yet, and for a digital...
To delay or not to delay? Tips for parents stressed about when their child should start school
20-07-2017 Parents of pre-school children and infants often feel significantly stressed as they ponder the pros and...
Education Horizon grants awarded to QUT Education researchers
19-07-2017 QUT Education’s innovative research was acknowledged in the Queensland Government Department of Education and Training’s latest...
Grand Challenge Lecture: Going for the Higher Fruit - Universities Post Peak Public Funding @ GP
11-08-2017 The metaphor of a crossroads has been used several times in higher education, here and in...
Community engagement
Exceptional teachers for disadvantaged schools
This innovative program prepares high quality teachers to work in low socio-economic schools. Our students receive specialised tuition and mentoring that equips them to work in schools where they can have the greatest impact.
Contact us
Admission enquiries
Phone: +61 7 3138 3947
Email: educationenq@qut.edu.au
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Academic profiles
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Professor Carol Nicoll
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline: Education Systems
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Professor Ann Farrell
Head, School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
Faculty of Education
Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
Discipline: Education Systems; Other Law and Legal Studies; Sociology
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Professor Kar-Tin Lee
Head, School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Faculty of Education
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Discipline: Curriculum and Pedagogy; Specialist Studies in Education
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Professor Suzanne Carrington
Assistant Dean (Research)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline: Education Systems; Specialist Studies in Education
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Professor Tania Broadley
Professor and Assistant Dean (Teaching & Learning)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline: Education Systems
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Professor Lyn English
Professor
Faculty of Education
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Discipline: Curriculum and Pedagogy; Education Systems