Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at James Cook University prepares students to become secondary school teachers with a strong foundation in teaching strategies, classroom management, and intercultural and ethical approaches to professional practice.

Course Details

Location

• Townsville
• Cairns

Commencing

• Townsville: February
• Cairns: February

Fees

• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $8,230.00+
• Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
• Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Duration

• 4 years full-time

Entry Requirements

• ATAR 65
• English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
• Alternate Pathways available

QTAC Codes

• Townsville:
• Cairns:

Course Structure

Teaching Areas

• Students choose two teaching areas to specialise in
• Teaching areas offered at JCU include:
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • Health and Physical Education
  • History
  • Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
  • Japanese
  • Legal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Industrial Technologies and Design
  • Food Technologies and Design

Placements

• 85 days of placements in practical settings from the first year of study
• Experience teaching in metropolitan, rural, and remote locations

Career Opportunities

• Secondary teacher
• Education management
• Government departments
• Community development

Admissions Transparency Data

Entry Score Threshold

• ATAR/Selection Rank: 65.00

Entry Score Range

• JCU Townsville:
  • Highest: 97.90
  • Median: 73.80
  • Lowest: 62.35
• JCU Cairns:
  • Highest: 97.55
  • Median: 79.15
  • Lowest: 67.60

Adjustment Factors

• James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

Scholarships

• Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships available for full-time domestic students
• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $8,230.00+
• Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
• Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Real-World Experience

• Martika's Story: Aspiring Indigenous teacher making a difference

Student Profile

• View the student profile for this course

How to Apply

• Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen
• Enter the code as part of your QTAC application
• Application dates vary between courses
• Check the application due dates page for more information

English Language Requirements

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements
• Check the Course and Subject Handbook for more information

Pathways to JCU

• JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course
• Successful completion of some Certificate III, a Certificate IV or AQF Diploma qualifications can also be used as a pathway into this course

Real Stories

• Kent Nielsen: Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Destiny Guteridge: Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Damon Green: Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Dr Kelsey Lowrie: Senior Lecturer, Coordinator Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Stephen Baskerville: Head of Campus, Kirwan State High School