Course overview
The Secondary Education degree provides a qualification enabling you to teach students in Years 7-12 in government, Catholic and independent secondary schools, whilst at the same time allowing you to pursue another specialist interest. This major will prepare you with content and pedagogical knowledge to teach in the Politics & Law subject area in Years 11 and 12, as well as across the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) curriculum area from Years 7 to 12.
You will also choose a second teaching area specialisation, which can be:
- a minor teaching area in an area other than HASS in the school curriculum; OR
- units that broaden your understanding of HASS content and extend your curriculum and pedagogical knowledge HASS; OR
- further your studies in an education specialty, such as Catholic Education
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Other Information
Professional Recognition: This course is accredited by the Teachers’ Registration Board of WA (TRBWA), and is recognised nationally as an initial teacher education qualification. Graduates can register as a teacher in Australia and other countries that recognise Australian teaching qualifications.
Internships: The final professional experience placement is referred to as the Internship and is conducted over one school term in a full time block mode. The Internship is undertaken in a school setting. There may be opportunities for a country WA or interstate Internship placement.
Entry requirements
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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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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- BentleyWAAugust 2026
- BentleyWAFebruary 2026
- BentleyWA