Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney

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Australian Catholic University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0102075

Campuses

Melbourne

Brisbane

North Sydney

Strathfield

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,728 / year

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

About

Overview

If you want the flexibility of multiple career options to teach in primary or secondary schools, the Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) is the perfect degree for you. As both a primary and secondary teacher you will be able to inspire, nurture and engage young people in a positive learning journey. This degree will equip you with deep knowledge of critical ideas and pedagogical approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

With this dual-sector qualification, you will develop a breadth of skills in primary curriculum and one specialist secondary teaching area. You will gain a solid foundation in primary English and literacies, mathematics, humanities and social science, digital technologies, health and physical education and the arts. You will then shape your professional identity with a secondary specialisation.

With a Bachelor of Education degree from ACU, you will graduate classroom ready with real-world practical experience through 80 days of professional experience in schools and education settings under direct supervision and guidance.

Achieve your goals with a scholarship.

A generous Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship is available to support new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolling in an initial teacher education (ITE) program to help meet the costs of their study. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.

Get paid to learn with a Victorian Government ITE scholarship. Victorian students enrolling in a secondary school initial teacher education (ITE) program in 2024 or 2025 can apply to help cover the cost of studying. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.

ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants (excluding QLD) will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.

All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:

State	Prerequisites
ACT	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T) To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Studies in Mathematics (T)
NSW	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results (including one in English), and a Mathematics Band 4 HSC result. Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 and/or the Mathematics Band 4 entry requirements within the first year of the course.
QLD	Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) Assumed Knowledge: To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Mathematical Methods C.
VIC	Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods must be added.

b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:

minimum of three years’ work experience; or
of year 12 or equivalent; or
relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

International applicants

If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

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You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.

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If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Find out further information on TAC admission