| Rank threshold | ATAR: 62 SR: 62 |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Location | Online and |
| Next start term | Term 2, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CC13 |
| First-year fee | $6,676 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Make a difference in a young person's life and guide them to reach their full potential. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will prepare you as a well-rounded graduate that qualifies for professional registration as a secondary school teacher within Australia.
Embedded into the course is frequent and meaningful work experience and professional practice in authentic educational settings. Preparing you to graduate work-ready and confident in the classroom.
The course includes 85 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 to teach effectively in various contemporary educational settings.
During your studies, you will choose two teaching disciplines to focus on to meet the requirements of the modern classroom. A full list of the teaching discipline areas can be found below in the Majors and Minors section.
Trade Entry
If you hold a relevant trade qualification and want to become an Industrial Technology and Design or Home Economics teacher, you may be eligible to apply via our trade-entry pathway. The trade-entry pathway recognises prior learning (RPL) for your approved trade into the course and reduces the number of units you will need to complete. Graduates from the trade-entry pathway exit with one teaching area only, given they receive RPL into the course.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Local Networks
- Online or On Campus
- Work-integrated learning
- Fast-track Option
- Trade-Entry Pathway
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.
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:
- agricultural science (including year 7 – 10 science)
- 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
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2023 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2024 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2025 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2025 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
You will choose two minors which 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)
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 Teaching | EDFE11038 | 15-day block of practical experience under the guidance of a supervising teacher in a school setting. |
| Professional Practice 2 (Secondary) - Application of Curriculum | EDFE12043 | 15-day block placement in a secondary school. |
| Professional Practice 3 (Secondary) - Engagement with Others | EDFE13033 | 25-day block placement in a secondary school. |
| Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning | EDFE14021 | 25-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.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2023 via our Institute Profile.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
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Extra admission information
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