Course overview

This dual degree allows students to take two degrees and gain a teaching qualification underpinned by strong disciplinary knowledge in two selected teaching areas. The Arts component provides content knowledge in a wide choice of majors. The Secondary Education component provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience required for teacher registration and employment. The course prepares students to teach across secondary schools, and offers practical school-based learning, drawing on current research into effective teaching methods. It prepares students for the challenges of secondary school teaching through on-campus lectures, tutorials and workshops integrated with practical experience in schools. For more information, visit Bachelors of Arts/Education (Secondary) at UQ.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), as well as other authorities, to teach in schools around Australia, and some worldwide. Once registered, graduates can work as a secondary school teacher in state or independent schools in Queensland, or undertake further study to qualify as a principal; curriculum adviser; guidance or career officer; department head.

Majors

Ancient History/History; Chinese or Chinese Translation and Interpreting; Drama; Economics; English; Film and Television Studies; French or French Advanced; Geography; German; Japanese or Japanese Advanced; Legal Education Studies; Mathematics; Media and Digital Cultures; Music; Psychology; Spanish.

Entry requirements

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25-28

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement

IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students127

#2025

Higher education entry28 · 22.1%

22.1%

School leavers (ATAR)82 · 64.6%

64.6%

Secondary education<5 · <5%

<5%

Vocational pathwayN/P · N/P%

N/P%

Other entry pathways<5 · <5%

<5%

International students10 · 7.9%

7.9%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
St LuciaQLDJuly 2026

St LuciaQLD

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