Program Overview

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a degree program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective secondary school teachers.

Overview

Secondary education teachers play a crucial role in guiding and supporting high school students during a critical period in their lives. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program at Macquarie University is part of an innovative suite of new education degrees that provide students with the opportunity to undertake full-time employment as a conditionally accredited teacher during their fourth year.

Study Options

• Full Time
• In person, on campus

Duration

The duration of the program can vary due to prior learning and work experience. However, the full-time duration is typically 4 years.

Fees

The fee calculation is based on various factors, including the student's prior learning and work experience.

Location and Start Dates

The program is available at the North Ryde campus.

Summary

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for a career in secondary teaching. The program includes a set of core units that explore inclusive practices, technology in the classroom, cultural and linguistic diversity, sustainability teaching, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge in the classroom.

Key Features

• Study key topics reflective of future classrooms: Examine national priorities such as literacy and numeracy, diverse educational settings, and factors that impact child development.
• Gain qualifications in two teaching areas: Become an English, science, maths, business, economics, geography, history, languages, or computing teacher.
• Be part of the state's best professional experience program: Join the exclusive Dept of Education Hub School Program and be supervised by teachers known for their expertise in teacher training.
• Flexibly wrap your studies around your professional placement: Study while you teach via an innovative out-of-hours online study program delivered by a community of teaching leaders.

Rankings

• Ranked #1 in Sydney for teaching quality (QILT Student Experience Survey, 2023)
• Top 100 in the world for Education (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024)

Career Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective secondary school teachers. Graduates can pursue careers in education, including teaching, education administration, and education policy.

About the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at Macquarie University

The Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping students with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research.

Course Structure

The program includes a set of core units and elective units that provide students with a comprehensive education in secondary teaching.

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Build a Double Degree

Students can explore their options and complete two degrees in less time through the university's degree builder program.

Student Types

• Domestic student: You qualify as an Australian domestic student if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident, or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
• International student: You are an international student if you are intending to study on a student visa, or not an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.