Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) at Australian Catholic University

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The Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) at Australian Catholic University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Melbourne, Brisbane, North Sydney, and Strathfield campuses in Australia, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 24,876 / year, with the next intake on February 1, 2028.

About Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies)

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) double degree is for aspiring educators who want to teach technologies in secondary schools.

One of the fastest growing and most innovative subject areas, if you are interested in the latest innovations, new and diverse technological applications and the impact of technology on society and the environment, a career as a technology and applied studies (TAS) teacher is for you.

You will benefit from learning in an industry-focused environment with access to purpose-built workshops and laboratories with embedded professional experience placements in schools to support your skill development as a TAS teacher.

This undergraduate course offers a diverse range of specialisations, with additional opportunities to develop subject content knowledge in industrial technology engineering, electronics, graphics and STEM education. With an ACU education degree you will be able to specialise and teach in some of these areas:

• Design and Technology

• Technology (Mandatory)

• Food Technology

• Textiles and Design

• Industrial Technology (Timber and Metal)

• Industrial Technology (Graphics)

• Industrial Technology (Engineering)

• Computing Technology

• Enterprise Computing

• Software Engineering

• STEM Education

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

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 and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) at Australian Catholic University

Entry Requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants 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.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

State

Prerequisites

New South Wales

Prerequisites: Nil

Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English

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.

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:

a 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.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies)

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

secondary teaching, including Catholic, government and independent settings
institutes of technical and further education (TAFE)
vocational education
community education centres
private colleges
special education settings

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

24,876 / year

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) at Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney