Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Secondary Education is a four-year degree that allows students to become high school teachers in their chosen discipline. The degree prepares students for the schools and classrooms of today by developing deep content and pedagogical knowledge - that is, what to teach and how to teach it - within a globalised society.

English (major)

Throughout this major, you will study core subjects in literature and film alongside subjects that explore critical thought and textual analysis, while also gaining key professional knowledge about how the brain works, psychology and adolescent development, classroom management and relationships, Aboriginal education, inclusion, special education, technology, and pedagogy (that is, what to teach and how to teach it).

Accreditation & professional recognition

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test: IELTS Academic
• Overall Score: 7.5
• Reading: 7.0
• Writing: 7.0
• Listening: 8.0
• Speaking: 8.0

Compulsory Work-Based Placement

This course requires a total of 560 hours of compulsory placements over 16 weeks (at 35 hours per week). Each student must complete placements in at least two different schools.

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work, and placements.

Record Check

New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

More detail

Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $17,832 (2026)
• Course fee: (2026)

Key dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Domestic (UAC Early Bird): 30 September, 2025
  • International: 9 December, 2025
  • Domestic (UAC final round): 30 January, 2026
• Session Details:
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Major

• Still deciding
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Science
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Mathematics
• Modern History
• Physics

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