Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Duration4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Location
Bundaberg and
Next start termTerm 2, 2024
Study modeOn Campus
Course codeCC13
CRICOS080752G
First-year fee
A$29,520 (Indicative)
Education Research student teaching mathematics to school students.

Overview

CQUniversity's Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will prepare you as a well-rounded graduate that qualifies for professional registration as a teacher throughout Australia.

The course includes 125 days of planned teaching practice in secondary schools plus other opportunities for you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways. You will also develop the skills required to teach effectively in a wide range of contemporary educational settings.

During your studies, you will choose two teaching disciplines to focus on, such as biology (including year 7–10 science), business, chemistry (including year 7 to 10 science), English, geography, health and physical education (including year 7–10 HPE and year 11–12 physical education), history, home economics and hospitality, industrial technology and design, mathematics and psychology.

Study experience

Career Opportunities

On completion of a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), you will be qualified to teach two specialist areas within secondary schools to Year 12. Like most professions, teaching has specific workforce demands and sometimes oversupply. Before undertaking a course of study, you should check with major employers regarding potential employment prospects.

Structure & Availability

COURSE STRUCTURE

To graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) you are required to complete 30 units, including core educational studies and 12 units in two chosen discipline teaching areas (six units per discipline teaching area).

Discipline teaching areas:

  • business
  • biology (including year 7 – 10 science)
  • chemistry (including year 7 – 10 science)
  • English geography health and physical education (including year 7 – 10 HPE and year 11 – 12 physical education)
  • history
  • home economics and hospitality
  • industrial technology and design
  • mathematics
  • psychology (including year 7 – 10 science)

UNIT INFORMATION

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

On-Campus Availability

IntakeLocations
Term 1, 2023Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Term 2, 2023Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Term 1, 2024Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Term 2, 2024Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Term 1, 2025Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Term 2, 2025Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton

You will choose two minors that correlate to your two distinct teaching discipline areas. You can choose from:

  • Agricultural Science (including Year 7-10 Science)
  • Biology (including Year 7-10 Science)
  • Business
  • Chemistry (including Year 7-10 Science)
  • English
  • Geography
  • Health and Physical Education (including Year 7-10 HPE and Year 11-12 Physical Education)
  • History
  • Home Economics and Hospitality
  • Industrial Technology and Design
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology (including Year 7-10 Science)
     
Some units in selected Minors may require attendance at residential schools. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. Please note that residential schools may be held outside the term in which the unit is run.

Professional Practice - Queensland College of Teachers

Core

Graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration as a teacher upon completion of the course.

Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning - EDFE14021

Supervised and assessed in-school placement as per EDFE14021 Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning Unit Profile

Professional Practice 3 (Secondary) - Engagement with Others - EDFE13033

Supervised and assessed in-school placement as per EDFE13033 Professional Practice 3 (Secondary) - Engagement with Others Unit Profile

Professional Practice 2 (Secondary) - Application of Curriculum - EDFE12043

Supervised and assessed in-school placement as per EDFE12043 Professional Practice 2 (Secondary) - Application of Curriculum Unit Profile

Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching - EDFE11038

Supervised and assessed in-school placement as per EDFE11038 Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching Unit Profile

Duration of Professional Practice units

Benefit from supervised placements to graduate classroom ready. Check below for more detail on the length of each placement block. 

UNIT NAME

CODE

DURATION

Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to TeachingEDFE1103815-day block of practical experience under the guidance of a supervising teacher in a school setting.
Professional Practice 2 (Secondary) - Application of CurriculumEDFE1204315-day block placement in a secondary school.
Professional Practice 3 (Secondary) - Engagement with OthersEDFE1303325-day block placement in a secondary school.
Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and LearningEDFE1402125-day block placement in a classroom environment plus five one-day visits to prepare you for the continuous five-week teaching block.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

$29,520
Indicative First Year Fee

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

Browse our scholarships

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. 

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.