Charles Darwin University
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Become a secondary school teacher with this nationally-accredited Bachelor of Education degree. Combining discipline-specific content, pedagogical training, and 80 days of professional placement, you'll graduate qualified to teach across all Australian states and territories.
Applicants must meet standard university entry requirements for undergraduate study. Students must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet admission criteria set by Charles Darwin University. Prior to commencing professional placements, students must provide proof of meeting all university and State/Territory pre-placement requirements, including working with children checks and other suitability assessments as required by individual states and territories.
The course combines core teaching units (150 credit points) covering introduction to teaching and learning, indigenous Australia, language and literacy, child and adolescent development, classroom management, student wellbeing, assessment and reporting, and diverse learning needs. Students select two teaching specialisations: a major (110 credit points) and minor (60 credit points) from options including Technologies, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, Languages (Chinese, Greek, Indonesian, Yolngu), Mathematics, Music, Science, Visual Arts, and English. All students must complete 80 days of professional experience across three placement units. The curriculum emphasizes contemporary educational approaches, inclusivity, First Nations contexts, digital literacies, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Charles Darwin University offers a regionally-focused teacher education program with unique opportunities for placements in remote and regional Australia. The university's accreditation through AITSL ensures graduates meet national standards for initial teacher education. CDU provides flexible study options including online delivery with placements completed close to home, making teacher education accessible to diverse student populations. The program's emphasis on First Nations contexts and tropical/remote education reflects the university's commitment to preparing teachers for Australia's diverse educational settings.
Graduates are qualified to teach secondary subjects in high schools across all Australian states and territories. Beyond classroom teaching, the qualification prepares you for roles in curriculum development, educational planning, educational research, and policy development. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to register as a teacher with all Australian State and Territory jurisdictions, subject to meeting additional eligibility criteria including the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), English proficiency requirements, and suitability assessments.
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