Degree overview

Empower young minds. Study secondary education.

Secondary teachers nurture, teach and empower students at a critical period of their development. You will learn how to inspire high school students to make the most of their education and ignite their passion in a particular subject area.

Career opportunities

Diversify your skills and career pathways by qualifying for both teaching and non-teaching roles. Work with diverse families and children in various educational settings.

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$85,000 median starting salary.

NSW Government, 2023

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93.1% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

UAC Code , Program Code 40107

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40107

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UAC Code

Program Code 40107

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40107

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

Specialise and diversify with up to three teaching areas – choose from 29 teaching areas and increase your knowledge, expertise and career pathways.

  • Complete one first teaching area; and
  • Choose to complete one or two additional teaching area/s;
  • Extended studies are also an option in some majors: Health and Physical Education, and Mathematics.

To focus your studies and gain flexibility in your degree, you may combine your first teaching area with additional teaching areas under any of the three streams – Humanities; STEM (Science Technology, Engineering Studies and Mathematics) and Health & Physical Education.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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Career-ready placements

As you move through your degree you will complete at least three professional experience placements. This equates to approximately 90 days supervised professional experience in relevant school settings. Students also benefit from ongoing volunteer placement opportunities, a strong alumni network and an engaging online platform.

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How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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