Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Course Details

A good teacher can have a profound effect on a young person's outlook on education, their career aspirations and life generally. If you have a real commitment to helping young people get the most out of their education, a passion for learning, rapport with people and a sense of humour, then you will find teaching a truly rewarding professional career where you can make a difference. Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as 7-12 (Secondary) teachers in and beyond the New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors, and aims to develop graduates who are inspirational teachers with the capability to act professionally, ethically and effectively in their Secondary school destinations; insightful scholars with the capability to engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice; and innovative leaders with the capability to play a constructive role in public discourse on and beyond education. This program offers inherent flexibility of choice and pathways to specialities in more than one field, significantly improving employment prospects. Areas of studies include Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Business Studies, Computing Information Systems and Software Design, Design and Technology, Economics, English, Food Technology, Geography, Health and Physical Education, Industrial Technology Engineering, Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia, Industrial Technology Timber and Metal, Information Processes and Technology, Languages, Legal Studies, Maths, Modern History, Science, Society and Culture, Software Design and Development, Special Education, Studies of Religion and TESOL.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 330 units. Students are required to successfully complete: 150 units of Core Courses and ONE First Teaching Area and a choice of one of the following additional teaching area(s) or electives or extended studies.