The University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOn top of equipping you to teach in secondary schools across NSW, this four-year degree offers the chance to develop an expertise in subjects such as English, mathematics, history, drama, business studies (including commerce, economics and legal studies), and religious studies (including Catholic Religious Education and Studies of Religion).
Fully accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), your Bachelor of Secondary Education will provide you with the opportunity to teach at government, independent and Catholic high schools from years 7-12 throughout Australia and in many other parts of the world.
Delivery mode
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry.
To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
- Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required. OR
- Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section. OR
- Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank.
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
A High School Teacher teaches students at a secondary school. You’ll usually focus on particular subject areas and may teach across a range of year...
Secondary School Teacher
A Secondary School Teacher is responsible for educating students in various subjects, typically from Year 7 to Year 12, while fostering a positive...
Vocational Education Trainer
A Vocational Education Trainer teaches students at a registered training organisation such as a TAFE or specialty training college. You’ll provide...
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
A Science Teacher delivers science education to students, typically in secondary schools, covering subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics. T...
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
A Physics Teacher plays a crucial role in shaping students' understanding of physical science by delivering engaging and comprehensive lessons alig...
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
Chemistry Teachers are secondary science teachers who specialise in chemistry. They work at high schools and middle schools across Australia and in...
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 The University of Notre Dame Australia
In today’s world, thinking critically and creatively are essential life skills.
Notre Dame degrees, based in the Catholic intellectual tradition of liberal education, equip students with an increased ability to think and reason, a vital advantage not only during study but far beyond to their professional and personal lives.
Students are encouraged to expand their minds. They learn to think creatively and critically, to see the world, its opportunities and their place in it more clearly. They learn to learn for life.
