Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)

University of New England

Australia, Armidale

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University of New England

Australia , Armidale

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

029638A

Credit point

192 Points

Campuses

Armidale Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,480 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)

About

Course information

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In today's increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is essential to help students develop 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.

If you're passionate about STEM and you want to develop the knowledge and skills to become a sought-after secondary teacher, the UNE Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) is for you. Our coursework is contemporary and well-rounded, ensuring you are ready to enter the profession with specialist STEM knowledge and real-world skills to pursue a rewarding teaching career.

Why study the Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) with UNE?
UNE's goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an independent, valuable STEM teacher who can ignite students' curiosity, build knowledge and develop their potential.

You have the flexibility to design your course from a wide range of teaching areas. Moreover, UNE is currently the only provider of an undergraduate NESA-accredited degree that offers Agriculture as a teaching area. The full range of teaching areas on offer includes:

Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Science
Information Processes and Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics
Physics
Software Design and Development

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified teachers. Year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support.

What makes our course different?
When you study the Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) with UNE, you will have opportunities to:

Develop broad STEM teaching skills and discover how to create dynamic, engaging learning experiences for students.
Put your academic knowledge into real world practice with 80 days of professional experience in a secondary school, including an online demonstration school.
Develop yourself into a confident, independent, reflective STEM teacher who can adapt efficiently and constructively to changes within the profession.
Study in a way that best fits your schedule. UNE offers this degree full-time (four years) and part-time (up to ten years) to suit your needs.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications	Standard Entry
Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)	Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program, or Successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English Program Requirements

Criteria you need to meet

IELTS Academic

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Criteria you need to meet

TOEFL

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Computer-based test	213	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Internet-based test	79	N/A	N/A	22	N/A

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Career

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) will give you an accredited qualification as a secondary school teacher qualified to teach in STEM teaching areas including Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science), Agriculture, and Computing.

You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to step into a rewarding secondary teaching career, ready to adapt to the rapidly changing education field.

Some of your career options include:

secondary (high school) teaching
school management and administration
school outreach
educational research.

Professional recognition

On completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) you will have a qualification accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), providing graduates with a professional qualification meeting the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for initial teacher education programs, and ensures all graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage.

Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines, under the AITSL framework for teacher registration. It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).

Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements. As of the date of publication, the NSW Department of Education requirements can be found here. Both public and private sector schools can set eligibility requirements relating to academic performance (including GPA requirements) in a student’s degree among other criteria. Requirements to teach internationally can vary from country to country.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,480

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.