Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Empower young minds. Study secondary education.

Secondary teachers nurture, teach and empower students at a critical period of their development. 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.

Study in our state-of-the-art technologies. 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 and indigenous knowledges, through shared experiences, indigenous storytelling and reflective practice.

Combine your passion for education with your chosen areas of interest. Choose your teaching specialisations from a range of NESA Accredited Teaching Areas. Gain in-depth knowledge, expertise, confidence, and the skills to be an exceptional teacher.

Course overview

Specialise and diversify with up to three teaching areas – choose from 29 teaching areas and increase your knowledge, expertise and career pathways..

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Diversify your skills and career pathways by qualifying for both teaching and non-teaching roles. Work with diverse families and children in various educational settings.

Professional outcomes

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• High School Teacher (in subject-specific areas)
• Specialist Teacher in Primary School
• English as a Second Language Teacher
• Community Educator
• Education Policy Analyst
• Curriculum Developer or Evaluator

NSW Government, 2023