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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor degree in Australia.

- Duration: 4 years
- Study mode: Online and on campus
Where you can study this course
- No listed website

Western Sydney University
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the facilities and campus, though some found the same facilities frustrating and a number had issues with organisation and admin.
- No listed website
Macquarie University
- Campuses
- 2 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the facilities and campus, while some find organisation and admin frustrating. A number also mention student support, with mixed opinions on how helpful it is.
- No listed website

Southern Cross University
- Campuses
- Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often mention poor student support and say communication and organisation are frustrating, though some praise the facilities and campus.
- No listed website
Flinders University
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students praise the facilities and campus, though organisation and admin and student support each draw criticism, with opinions mixed on student support. A number of students also mention communication as a frustration.
- No listed website

La Trobe University
- Campuses
- 7 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often praise the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching and student support highly. Opinions are mixed on student support, and some students found organisation and admin and communication frustrating.
- No listed website
Charles Darwin University
- Campuses
- 12 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students speak well of the facilities and campus, while some found the organisation, admin and teaching frustrating, and a number had issues with communication.
- No listed website

James Cook University
- Campuses
- 20 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students value the facilities and campus, along with student support and the teaching. Some found the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and career outcomes.
- No listed website
University of Southern Queensland
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students found student support frustrating, with organisation and admin and communication also common complaints, while some rated the facilities and campus, trainers and teaching, and student support highly. Opinions are mixed on student support.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in working with young people
- patience and a calm approach to behaviour
- clear communication skills for explaining ideas
- a genuine curiosity about how people learn
Career pathways
Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.
A recognised route into Secondary School Teacher

Secondary School Teacher
Secondary school teachers teach one or two specialist subjects to students in years 7 to 12, planning the lessons, marking the work and tracking how each student is progressing.
Explore this career →- Weekly pay
- $2,322
- Full-time share
- 77%
- Employment size
- 161,400 workers
- Average age
- 40 years
- Average full-time hours
- 45 hours
- Gender share
- 58% female
- Future growth
- +11.7%
- Job market
- In shortage (national)
Complete accredited secondary initial-teacher education with the required teaching subjects, placements and assessments, then satisfy jurisdiction registration requirements. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Where this fits
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in teaching and education: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
After
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Other routes at the same level
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)If you would rather teach primary school children than secondary students, this bachelor degree at the same level is the one to look at.
- Bachelor of EducationThis general Bachelor of Education sits at the same level, so consider it if you want an education degree without committing to the secondary school focus.
Data from Course Seeker, run by the Tertiary Admissions Centres and the Australian Government Department of Education, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).