Course Overview

About This Course

This nationally accredited course provides the opportunity for those with a passion in a particular subject specialisation and the desire to work with young people, to become secondary teachers. Students study their preferred areas of specialisation, in addition to a suite of core education units that address key educational needs of young people. Graduates of this course will have the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government secondary schools. A central feature of this course is the range of professional practice experiences Pre-Service Teachers undertake throughout their training. This provides valuable and diverse employability skills and enables them to connect theory to practice.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup WA

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Indicative ATAR: 70
ECU admission and English language requirements apply
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements — refer to the major for more information
Academic admission requirements (Band 3) must be satisfied; alternatively through: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); Undergraduate Certificate; Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Experience Based Entry Scheme
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
English Language requirements (Band 5): International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening
Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet the English language requirement
Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test
Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following: Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent; Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; Aboriginal Student Intake Test; AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements
Applicants from the Seychelles: Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma
To be eligible to graduate, students will be required to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government secondary schools.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units16 units

LIT1200

Personal Literacy

NUM1200

Personal Numeracy

EDU1010

Becoming a Teacher

PPA1270

Foundations of Professional Practice

EDU2110

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

EDU2231

Creating Positive Learning Environments

PPA2211

First Professional Practice

EDU3104

Diversity in the Secondary Classroom

CUR3211

Integrating Curriculum with Practice

PPA3211

Second Professional Practice

EDU4120

Literacy and Numeracy in Teaching and Learning

EDF3203

Aboriginal Contexts in Secondary Education

PPA4311

Assistant Teacher Program

TPA4100

Teaching Performance Assessment

EDP4111

Teachers and the Education System

SPL4157

School Based Professional Learning - Internship

Core Option — students must typically demonstrate a sound academic record (articulated with a WAM of 70 or above) and exemplary Assistant Teaching Program - PPA4211 - typically Highly Competent or above

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What professional practice placements are included in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)?

Students will complete a 3-week placement (PPA2211) in Year 2 and a 5-week placement (PPA3211) in Year 3. These practicum placements allow students to apply their knowledge of secondary education and build professional and generic employability skills in real classroom settings, culminating in a 9-week Assistant Teacher professional experience placement (PPA4311) in the final year of the degree.

What majors can I study in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at ECU?

You can choose from the following majors: Biological Science Education, Chemistry Education, Design and Technology Education, Drama Education, English Education, Food and Materials Technologies: Home Economics, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, and Visual Arts Education.

What are the fees for domestic and international students in the first year?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $5,950 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $40,200.

Is there a literacy and numeracy test requirement to graduate?

Yes. To be eligible to graduate, students will be required to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE). Further information on LANTITE requirements at ECU can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/courses/lantite.

Can I complete the course part-time, and which campuses is it available at?

Yes, domestic students can study full-time or part-time. The course is available at the Joondalup campus in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Note that this course requires attendance at more than one campus or location — students may be required to attend both Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses depending on their selected major and minor combination.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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