Bachelor of Arts / Education (Secondary)

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

075262B

Credit point

192 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,500 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Arts / Education (Secondary)

About

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year double degree that develops your worldview and the confidence to guide future generations. You’ll pursue studies that you love and be prepared to teach the arts to high school students.

Discover the different ways students learn and the best ways to teach according to current research. Use your education knowledge to strengthen your own deepening understanding of humanities, languages, and social studies.

Inspire students to never stop learning, with practical tools and interpersonal experience developed during 80 days of teaching work experience. You'll build extensive creative skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with solid opportunities for industry connections, you'll develop your future career throughout the entire degree.

NESA accredited program
80 days of supervised work experience
Freedom to design your degree your way
Access established industry links and partnerships
A supportive, diverse, and inclusive community

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

10.0

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

27.0

Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1130.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

English Program Requirements

Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
Arts, Design & Architecture

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Career

Future careers

Alongside the theoretical aspects of education and developing a specialisation in the arts, we place great importance on practical experience. In your final two years, you’ll develop skills in classroom competence and spend up to 80 days in supervised teaching in at least two secondary-school contexts.

Potential careers

Find employment anywhere in the world with an arts degree – consider NGOs, consultancies, public relations, media, creative arts, the Australian government, and so much more.

Academic

Activist

Actor

Advocate

Diplomat

Gallery manager

Government administrator

International representative

Journalist

Public servant

Publisher

Research assistant

Set manager

Writer
High school drama teacher

High school English teacher

High school foreign language teacher

High school geography teacher

High school history teacher

High school Indigenous studies teacher

High school principal

High school society & culture teacher

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by NSW Education Standards Authority as an initial teaching qualification for both government and non-government secondary schools throughout Australia and is widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally.