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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

APPLY NOW Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Are you passionate about teaching and guiding secondary students through their formative teenage years? In that case, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor …

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Are you passionate about teaching and guiding secondary students through their formative teenage years? In that case, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary) degree is your ideal qualification.

 

Key Facts

  • Degree Duration: 4 Years
  • Start Dates: February | July
  • Total Tuition: AU$32,600

 

Degree Overview

If your ambition is to teach in a secondary school environment, you will be well-prepared with our four-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary) degree. It is a well-rounded undergraduate program that combines theory, the latest teaching technology, and plenty of hands-on classroom experience. Working from a rigorous and practical curriculum, you will acquire the academic skills to teach secondary school students.

In addition, you will be required to choose one major teaching area such as English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science or Religious Education. You will complete eight courses in your chosen major area, plus four courses in your chosen area of specialisation.

The 32 weeks of supervised teaching (practicum) experience is integral to your degree. This is divided into two weeks of classroom immersion and teacher assistance in your first year; one term with a particular focus on your Learning Area Major in both your second and third years; one term with a special emphasis on your Learning Area Specialisation in your third year; and an internship in your final year which focuses on both your Learning Area Major and Specialisation, as well as Religious Education if you have chosen to complete your accreditation to teach Religious Education.

Our degree will provide the academic skills you need to support, engage, and extend secondary school children by integrating theory and practice. So get in contact with us today to enrol.

Important

  • CRICOS code: 035286C
  • Education students who select the WA birth-eight program pathway must pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
    Students (LANTITE). The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) administer the test externally. Students must register, pay for the test
    and pass this to graduate from the program.
  • Available in Perth only

Entry Requirements

International:

Entry requirements WA

Entry requirements WA
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities – your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
OR

Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.
OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2025 admission, STAT results obtained in 2024, 2023 or 2022 can be considered).

 

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Course Features

  • Duration 4 years
  • Activities AUSTRALIA
  • Time February | July
AU$32,600
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