Degree overview

Teach and empower young minds.

Secondary teachers nurture, teach and empower students at a critical period of their development. This program will provide you with the skills to influence future generations.

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

Graduates are both teachers and non-teaching professionals who work in classrooms, various education settings and across related industries around the world.

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies)

UAC Code , Program Code 40226

CRICOS Code , Program Code 40226

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This program is not currently accepting new applications.

Program Code 40226

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Course overview

Specialise and diversify with up to three teaching areas – choose from 34 teaching areas and increase your knowledge, expertise and career pathways.

  • complete one major (as your first teaching area); and
  • choose to complete one or two additional teaching area/s;
  • extended studies are also an option in Health and Physical Education stream.
2025 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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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

You will participate in two placements: 20 days of teacher observations in a 7 to 12 setting in a NSW Department of Education or other NSW school or service providers; and 50 days of supervised practice in a secondary school setting in the state, country or territory or the country in which you intend to teach.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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SimTeach, SimCave and SimSchool immerse students in both virtual reality and hands on experiences. These technologies prepare students for diverse contexts and diverse students. Our technologies are used to reflect our commitment to equity, excellence, indigenous knowledges, through shared experiences, indigenous storytelling and reflective practice.

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SimCave is a 360° immersive environment that provides student teachers with the best of immersive learning experiences and the potential to use new digital media for deeper, creative and cultural learning.

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