Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

You will complete up to 80 days of supervised teaching work experience in at least two different high schools. The first professional experience is a one-day intensive orientation and online activities followed by a four-week supervised work placement. The second placement goes for nine weeks, and you'll gradually shift towards more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

Students can choose from three design specialisations: Computational Design (teaching accreditation in Design and Technology as first teaching area, and Enterprise Computing including Computing Technology as second teaching area); Industrial Design (teaching accreditation in Design and Technology as first teaching area only, and Graphics and Multimedia Technology as second teaching area only); and Integrated Design (teaching accreditation in Visual Arts or Design and Technology as first teaching area, with optional second teaching areas in Graphics and Multimedia Technology or Textiles and Design).

Yes, this degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as an initial teaching qualification for both government and non-government secondary schools throughout Australia, and is widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally.

For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $8,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $32,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $48,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $211,500. All fees are subject to annual review.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Design Futures Lab, The Making Centre, fully equipped creative workshops, and digital studios across UNSW's Kensington and Paddington campuses. You will also receive an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription throughout your studies.