Course summary
Secondary school teachers have the rewarding role of preparing young people to become positive and active citizens in modern society. This combined degree prepares graduates to teach in up to two secondary teaching areas. This course produces teachers who understand the attributes of inclusive education, the development and learning of young people, and the importance of life-long learning.
To expand career opportunities, the degree offers specialist majors in Special Education or Indigenous Australian Education. Students also complete studies in literacy and numeracy, supporting learners with diverse needs, assessment, and the use of ICT in education.
Students will complete a number of practical teaching experiences throughout the degree to put theory into practice and to observe and reflect on the dynamics of the education environment.
Secondary school teachers have the rewarding role of preparing young people to become positive and active citizens in modern society. This combined degree prepares graduates to teach in up to two secondary teaching areas. This course produces teachers who understand the attributes of inclusive education, the development and learning of young people, and the importance of life-long learning.
To expand career opportunities, the degree offers specialist majors in Special Education or Indigenous Australian Education. Students also complete studies in literacy and numeracy, supporting learners with diverse needs, assessment, and the use of ICT in education.
Students will complete a number of practical teaching experiences throughout the degree to put theory into practice and to observe and reflect on the dynamics of the education environment.
Students can tailor the course to study two of the following teaching majors or one teaching major with an additional specialist major.
Teaching majors1 (and locations)
- Biology (L, DE2)
- Chemistry (L)
- Earth and Environmental Science (L, DE3)
- English (DE)
- Mathematics (DE)
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (L)
- Modern History (DE)
- Geography (L, DE)
- Society and Culture (for students who complete Modern History or Geography) (L, DE)
- Aboriginal Studies (for students who complete Modern History or Geography) (DE)
Specialist majors (and locations)
- Special Education (DE)
- Indigenous Australian Education (DE)
1 All teaching majors have two curriculum specialisation units. These may require attendance at compulsory on-campus workshops. The workshops vary between one to four days depending on the teaching major.
2 Two units are each offered as a three-week intensive and both include one week at the University’s National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour. Contact the University for more details.
3 One unit is offered as a three-week intensive that includes a one-week field trip. Contact the University for more details.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate analytical thinking, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills which show broad understanding and depth relevant to the education profession. |
| Creativity | Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems with intellectual independence. Demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and creative responses to challenges in an educational setting. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and human rights principles in education settings. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the education profession. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the relevant curriculum frameworks. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of the pedagogy of effective educational practice. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate the capacity for self-reflective learning and critical thinking with responsibility and accountability in professional practice. Demonstrate skills in maintaining or advancing information and literacy skills to keep currency with pedagogical practice and professional development. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly, coherently and independently with exposition of knowledge and ideas in both oral and written forms. Demonstrate teamwork skills and leadership in professional and learning community settings. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity in others and self identify and apply proactive and inclusive strategies to encourage and support student engagement. |
Students complete significant blocks of in-school supervised practical experiences throughout the degree to demonstrate their professional capabilities as teachers.
Accredited by NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES). Courses accredited by BOSTES have national accreditation through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding accreditation requirements.
Course overview
Course code
3207311
Course abbreviation
BA/BEd (Sec)
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | 330153 | 050851 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 330163 | 050861 |
| Lismore | Session 1 | 330113 | 050811 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) a candidate shall successfully complete not less than thirty-two (32) units comprising:
- all eleven (11) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- one major (First Teaching Subject) from Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
- the remaining units from Part B and/or Part C and/or Part D of the Schedule of Units as approved by the Head of School from the School of Education.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Educational Studies may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Educational Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Arts following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
- Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| ENG10010 - Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 1 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 1A | |||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 2 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 3 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 2A | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 3A | |||
| Session 1, Year 2 | |||
| EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching | Introductory | ||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 4 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 4A | |||
| Session 2, Year 2 | |||
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Session 1, Year 3 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 5 | |||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT I | |||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 3 | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 6 | |||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT II | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | ||
| Session 1, Year 4 | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT IA | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 4 | |||
| EDU30003 - Equity and Diversity in Education | Advanced | ||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT IIA | |||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | ||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| ENG10010 - Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 1 | |||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
| BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate | ||
| Elective Unit | |||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 2 | |||
| Session 1, Year 2 | |||
| BIO10493 - Motor Control | Intermediate | ||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 3 | |||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 2 | |||
| EDU10691 - Physical Education Studies I: Athletics and Aquatics | Intermediate | ||
| PART B SPECIALISATION UNIT 4 | |||
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Session 1, Year 3 | |||
| EDU10693 - Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Young People | Advanced | ||
| EDU01021 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I | Intermediate | ||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 3 | |||
| EDU10692 - Physical Education Studies II: Dance and Gymnastics | Intermediate | ||
| Elective Unit | |||
| EDU01022 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) | Advanced | ||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | ||
| Session 1, Year 4 | |||
| EDU10694 - Contemporary Health Issues for Young People | Advanced | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT I | |||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 4 | |||
| EDU30003 - Equity and Diversity in Education | Advanced | ||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | ||
| PART B CURRICULUM SPECIALISATION UNIT II | |||
| Elective Unit | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| ENG10010 - Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 1 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 1A | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 2 | |||
| EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 3 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 4 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 2A | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 4A | |||
| Part B Curriculum Specialisation Unit I | |||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 5 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 3A | |||
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| Part B Specialist Unit 6 | |||
| Part B Curriculum Specialisation Unit IA | |||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| EDU83003 - Inclusive Teaching | Advanced | ||
| Part B Specialisation Unit II | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit IIA | |||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | Note 4 | |
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | Note 4 | |
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ENG10010 - Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 1 | |||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 2 | |||
| EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| EDU10691 - Physical Education Studies I: Athletics and Aquatics | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
| BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| BIO10493 - Motor Control | Intermediate | ||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 4 | |||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Elective | Note 5 | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10692 - Physical Education Studies II: Dance and Gymnastics | Intermediate | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| Part B Specialisation Unit 3 | |||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10693 - Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Young People | Advanced | ||
| EDU01021 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | Note 4 | |
| Part B Curriculum Specialisation Unit I | |||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| EDU83003 - Inclusive Teaching | Advanced | ||
| EDU01022 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) | Advanced | ||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | Note 4 | |
| Part B Curriculum Specialisation Unit II | |||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | Note 4 | |
| EDU10694 - Contemporary Health Issues for Young People | Advanced | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Students who complete Geography and Modern History, Geography and Society and Culture, or Modern History and Society and Culture or Modern History and Aboriginal Studies or Geography and Aboriginal Studies need to complete the following two units: EDU30007 Advanced Secondary Curriculum Pedagogy I and EDU30008 Advanced Secondary Curriculum Pedagogy II. |
| Note 2: | Society and Culture or Aboriginal Studies needs to be completed with either Modern History or Geography. Where units remain, another teaching subject may also be completed, e.g. English. For further information, please contact the Student Liaison Officer (Secondary) for the School of Education. |
| Note 3: | Please note that cross institutional enrolment must be finalised at least six (6) weeks prior to the intended session of enrolment. |
| Note 4: | Practicum |
| Note 5: | To be selected from the Elective or Specialisation units in the Schedule of units |