Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationMake a difference in a young person's life and guide them to reach their full potential. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will prepare you as a well-rounded graduate that qualifies for professional registration as a secondary school teacher within Australia.
Embedded into the course is frequent and meaningful work experience and professional practice in authentic educational settings. Preparing you to graduate work-ready and confident in the classroom.
Delivery mode
Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 6 University Drive, Branyan
- 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
- 90-92 Sydney Street, Mackay
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Requirements
- English (Unit 3 & 4, Grade C or higher) or equivalent; and
- General Mathematics, Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Unit 3 & 4, Grade C or higher) or equivalent.
Non-Academic Requirements
Non-academic capabilities of all initial teacher education applicants will be assessed based on the submission of a personal statement that addresses the key attributes and motivations to become an effective teacher, as outlined by AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership).
Applicants may consider the prompts mentioned below in each question to frame their response.
- Tell us what has inspired you to become a teacher and tell us why you think teaching is a good career choice for you. (In your response, describe who and what has inspired you to become a teacher and describe the types of skills and abilities you will bring to teaching.)
- Describe one or two leadership, community and/or learning & development activities that you have engaged in. (In your response describe how these leadership, community and/or learning & development activities demonstrate your conscientiousness and coping strategies when you are faced with challenges.)
- Describe how you manage your time when you are both planning and coordinating activities in your personal schedule. (In your response provide examples of how you have put both your planning and coordinating skills to use.)
- Tell us about one or two times where you have utilised your problem-solving skills to achieve an outcome. (In your response explain what you learned, regardless of whether the outcome you achieved was positive or undesirable.)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) will prepare you for the following roles.
High School Teacher
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Secondary School Teacher
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Vocational Education Trainer
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English Tutor
An English Tutor works with people whose first language is not English to help them better learn to speak, read and write in English. You might wor...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
Science Teacher
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German Teacher
A German Teacher delivers lessons in the German language, focusing on developing students' speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Yo...
Humanities Teacher
A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...
Philosophy Teacher
A Philosophy Teacher instructs students in philosophical concepts, theories, and critical thinking skills. You might work in secondary schools, col...
Physics Teacher
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STEM Teacher
A STEM Teacher educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You...
Biology Teacher
A Biology Teacher educates students on the principles of living organisms, from cells to ecosystems. You might work in a secondary school, a colleg...
Italian Teacher
An Italian Teacher educates students in the Italian language, focusing on both spoken and written communication. You might work in primary or secon...
Athletic Director
An Athletic Director oversees and manages sports programmes and facilities within schools, colleges, or sports organisations. You might work in edu...
Chemistry Teacher
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Visual Arts Teacher
A Visual Arts Teacher plays a crucial role in the education sector by imparting knowledge and skills related to various artistic disciplines, foste...
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory in recent years and its remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure and reputation has seen it emerge as one of Australia’s truly great universities.
