Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

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

0102078

Campuses

Melbourne

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,624 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

About

Overview

Become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference. In a supportive and collaborative learning environment, backed by world-leading expertise, you will build your knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity as a secondary teacher. Develop the practical skills to nurture and advocate for secondary school students with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. This course combines one discipline teaching area with special education giving you the ability to gain registration to teach in both secondary and special education settings. Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day.

The below only applies to DOMESTIC STUDENTS:

All Points to Teaching (APTT) scholarship

The All Points to Teaching (APTT) program is a unique employment-based initiative where participants undertake a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in secondary education, whilst being located in, and working at schools within one of seven Cluster Hubs in geographic areas across Queensland and New South Wales. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at the All Points to Teaching (APTT) website.

Note: Apply for your chosen degree and select your nearest campus. If you successfully secure a scholarship, your enrolment will be moved to an Online delivery mode.

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.

Admission Requirements for the 'All Points to Teaching' program

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) 'All Points to Teaching' program, an applicant is required to meet employment-based criteria for the 'All Points to Teaching' program in addition to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) course entry requirements.

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

the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:

State	Prerequisites
Australian Capital Territory	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T) To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Studies in Mathematics (T)
New South Wales	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English. To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach
Queensland	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
Victoria	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

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
completion of year 12 or equivalent; or
demonstrated 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.

Find the equivalent qualification for your country

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

See the language requirements

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.