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 greatexperience. 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 theStudents 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 |
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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) |
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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) |
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. Students must reside and study in the Riverina for the duration of their program.
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International Students are welcome to apply. If accepted, they must reside and study in the Riverina region for the duration of their program.
Please note that there is no guarantee that international students can apply or hold paraprofessional roles in schools due to VISA requirements and restrictions as well as school partner conditions.
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An important first step is you must submit an Expression of Interest so we may be able to identify you as a School of Education Riverina applicant. We shall then confirm that we have received your Expression of Interest and give you advice on the most appropriate pathway to apply.
You may explore the pathways to apply by following our School of Education Riverina Application Flowchart found in the Resources section of our webpage.
Expression of interest
Complete the 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
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