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Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

ProviderAustralian Catholic University
Course code: UAC101220UniversityStudy area: EducationCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference. In a supportive and collaborative learning environment, backed by world leading expertise, you will build your knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity as a secondary teacher. Develop the practical skills to nurture and advocate for secondary school students with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. This course combines one discipline teaching area with special education giving you the ability to gain registration to teach in both secondary and special education settings. Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day.

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute require students to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test prior to completing the final professional experience placement.

All students in initial teacher education courses must meet the LANTITE test standard prior to graduation. You need to demonstrate once that you have met the standard for each test component (literacy and numeracy) before you undertake your final teaching placement. Test results are transferrable and do not expire.

If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: NSW: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC subjects, including one in English.

ACT: Studies in English (T), Studies in Mathematics (T).

For a Mathematics major or minor – NSW: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2.

ACT: Studies in Mathematics (T).

Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach.

Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.

Other applicants

  • Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
  • Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
  • Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.

Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students8
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School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
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Secondary education<5 · <5%
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Vocational pathway0 · 0%
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Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
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International students0 · 0%
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Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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