Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) at University of Queensland

University of Queensland

Australia, Brisbane

University Rank:#42

University of Queensland offers the Bachelor of Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its St Lucia campus in Brisbane, Australia. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for bachelors of arts / education (secondary) and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 31,977 / year(s), and the next available intake begins on July 27, 2026.

About Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)

Become a secondary school teacher with both teaching skills and specialist arts knowledge, and practise your skills in real classrooms.

This dual degree will give you a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of teaching secondary school, and specialist skills in the arts.

In the Bachelor of Education program, you'll combine university study with practical experience. You'll explore how to teach and how people learn, and study topics from 2 teaching areas. You'll then apply your knowledge in real classrooms.

Throughout the program you’ll be immersed in hands-on workshops, school visits and supervised placements, and gain a strong understanding of day-to-day life in a secondary school.

By combining your education training with a Bachelor of Arts, you'll gain both teaching skills and specialist subject knowledge.

With one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia, you'll have the opportunity to explore the subjects you love by choosing from study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages, helping you build the portfolio of capabilities you need to become an expert teacher.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) at University of Queensland

Entry Requirements

GCE A and AS Levels

`A¿ Levels for locations including: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Hong Kong (SAR), Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Macau, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Aggregate of best 3 (or 2) A Level subjects or a combination of A and AS Level subjects equivalent to 3 (or 2) A Level subjects. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and AS Levels count for half of these scores.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

International Baccalaureate Diploma QTAC Schedule 2023-24. Schedule Code S1716

USA Composite ACT (Score 36 Scale)

The United States of America College Board Composite ACT Score 36 Scale. QTAC Schedule 2023-24. QTAC Schedule Code: S5040

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

The United States of America Advanced Placements (APs) issued by the College Board; an aggregate of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 AP results, where A=5, B=4, C=3 (Pass), D=2, E=1. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

USA Composite SAT-I Score(Since March 2016)

Total of SAT-I: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT-I: Mathematics. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

None of the above

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7.5

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.

TOEFL iBT (Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Classroom music teacher
Drama teacher
English teacher
Mathematics teacher
French language teacher
Legal education teacher
Geography teacher
Economics secondary school teacher
Secondary school teacher
History teacher

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

31,977 / year(s)

Application Fee 150

How to Apply

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Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) at University of Queensland

University of Queensland

Australia, Brisbane