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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

UndergraduateSCU-SEC-DEG2025

Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake

Get qualified to work as a registered secondary school teacher

Learn to teach young adults in high school. After covering the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy, choose from a wide range of curriculum specialisations. Put theory into practice during your professional experience placement in the classroom.

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Study method
100% online study with practicum placement
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
32

Indicative total fee

$27,000

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Career opportunities

Depending on the teaching areas chosen, graduates may work in early childhood settings, primary or secondary schools. Combined specialisations in early childhood/primary and primary/secondary allow for teaching across a wider range of age groups.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.

All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

Career outlook

Secondary School Teachers:
$93K to $120K

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