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    Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

    Western Sydney University
    Western Sydney University
    Australia
    Australia, Sydney
    University Rank:#384
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 22,357 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 20, 2026

    Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

    About

    At Western, we know the value a great teacher brings to the classroom as well as the challenges you’ll face. That’s why we’ve built our new Bachelor of Education (Secondary) around giving you depth of subject knowledge, practical strategies in classroom management, quality school placements and flexible choices to follow your interests in Education. Offering a mix of on-campus theory and school-based placements, this program builds your secondary teaching knowledge with applied classroom practice for 80 days over the four year program. The aim is to produce teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills, excellence in professional practice, commitment to equity and social justice, and dedication to personal and professional growth.

    Students can select majors from the following learning areas: English, Mathematics, Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), Science, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Technological and Applied Studies (TAS), Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) and Languages.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements for international students

    **The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

    Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

    International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

    All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

    International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

    Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

    Admission

    • Meet the minimum ATAR (or equivalent) requirement
    • Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
    • Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).

    Special Requirements

    Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience units, students must:

    Please consult the handbook for more information.

    English Program Requirements

    All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

    If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

    If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

    IELTS (Academic version)

    6.5 overall score
    Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

    TOEFL Internet-based score

    Total score 82
    Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

    58 overall
    No communication skills less than 50

    Career

    Alumni

    "At Western, we have some of the best academics in the country! They are so passionate about what they teach it rubs off on you."

    — Susan Amiri, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,357 / year

    Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

    Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney

    Go to Official Website