CQUniversity Australia
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Become a qualified secondary school teacher with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Education (Secondary). This four-year degree combines theoretical knowledge with 85 days of practical teaching experience in real classrooms, preparing you to teach two specialist subjects and graduate work-ready for the Australian education system.
To be eligible, you must achieve an ATAR of 65 or Selection Rank of 65. English (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent and General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent are required. English Language Proficiency requirements apply. Alternative entry pathways are available if you don't meet standard entry requirements. You must also meet inherent requirements, security requirements, and health requirements throughout your studies.
The course comprises 31 units (192 credits) structured as 19 core units plus two six-unit minors. Core units include Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education, Teaching Youth, Education as a Profession, Responding to Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Practice modules, Digital Pedagogies in Secondary Schools, Neuroeducation and Managing Challenging Behaviour, and Middle Years Learning and Teaching. Teaching discipline minors include Agricultural Science, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Home Economics and Hospitality, Industrial Technology and Design, Mathematics, and Psychology. Professional Practice units are embedded across all four years with 15, 15, 25, and 30-day placements respectively.
CQUniversity offers a comprehensive teacher education program with strong emphasis on authentic learning experiences and work-integrated learning. The university provides flexible study options across multiple regional locations and online, supporting diverse student needs. With 85 days of planned teaching practice embedded throughout the degree, students gain substantial practical experience in real secondary school settings. CQUniversity's commitment to excellence in education and regional accessibility makes it an ideal choice for aspiring teachers.
Upon completion, you will be qualified to teach two specialist areas within secondary schools to Year 12 level and eligible to apply for provisional registration as a teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates can pursue careers as secondary school teachers across various subject disciplines. The qualification also provides a foundation for further study through CQUniversity's range of postgraduate education courses available for registered teachers, including the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
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