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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Central Queensland University

Australia

Bruce Highway NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Queensland 4701

Overview

Empower the next generation and guide them towards realizing their full potential. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient educator eligible for professional registration as a secondary school teacher in Australia.

Integral to the program is immersive and substantial practical experience in authentic educational environments, ensuring that you graduate with confidence and readiness for the classroom.

You'll engage in 85 days of structured teaching practice in secondary schools, complemented by additional opportunities to apply theoretical insights in practical scenarios. This hands-on approach cultivates effective teaching abilities across diverse educational contexts.

Throughout your academic journey, you'll select two teaching disciplines to specialize in, tailored to meet the demands of contemporary classrooms. A comprehensive list of available teaching discipline areas is outlined in the Majors and Minors section below.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration208 Weeks
  • Intake04 March 2024 08 July 2024
  • Study TypeOnline & Campus
  • Campuses Bundaberg C.Q.U. Campus
    Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
    6 University Dr, BUNDABERG, 4670
    Mackay Ooralea Campus
    Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
    90 Sydney St, Mackay, 4740
    CQU Rockhampton North Campus
    Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
    554-700 Yaamba Rd, NORMAN GARDENS, 4701

Course Structure

Course Structure:
To fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), completion of 30 units is necessary. This includes core educational studies alongside 12 units allocated to two selected discipline teaching areas, with six units dedicated to each discipline teaching area.

Discipline Teaching Areas:
- Agricultural Science (incorporating year 7 – 10 Science)
- Business
- Biology (incorporating year 7 – 10 Science)
- Chemistry (incorporating year 7 – 10 Science)
- English
- Geography
- Health and Physical Education (incorporating year 7 – 10 HPE and year 11 – 12 Physical Education)
- History
- Home Economics and Hospitality
- Industrial Technology and Design
- Mathematics
- Psychology (incorporating year 7 - 10 Science)

 

Unit Details
For a comprehensive list of units available within this program, please refer to the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

 

Credit Transfer Guidelines
Should you have completed relevant studies prior to enrolling in the program, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Career Outcomes

Upon finishing a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), you'll attain the qualification to instruct in two specialized domains within secondary education up to Year 12. As with many professions, teaching experiences fluctuations in workforce demands, occasionally leading to oversupply. It's advisable to consult primary employers regarding potential career opportunities before committing to a course of study.

Academic

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 1 year fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 within Australia, Can

Entry Requirement

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.5 overall with a minimum 7.0 for Reading and Writing and 8.0 for Speaking and Listening; or An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

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