Course Overview

About This Course

Transform lives through teaching. Engage, motivate and empower young people through meaningful learning experiences. Choose from more than 15 teaching areas and graduate ready to teach in any classroom, anywhere, with confidence, creativity and purpose. Learn to establish positive and engaging learning environments for secondary school students. Benefit from a wide range of placement opportunities across your degree in regional, rural and remote areas. Develop skills to improve Indigenous education outcomes and leverage a world-class education into a career that will change lives, including your own. Gain a full understanding of intercultural and ethical approaches to professional practice. Base your teaching on current research and policy that addresses social justice, diversity and sustainability. Take part in 85 days of placements in practical settings from your very first year of study, and experience teaching in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. Make a difference in the lives of young people, and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students choose two teaching areas to specialise in.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

ATAR: 65
English (Units 3/4, C)
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4, C); or equivalent
All applicants for initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria
All students enrolled in an Initial Teacher Education course must achieve the required standard for both the Literacy and Numeracy Tests for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)
Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must also meet minimum English language proficiency requirements
Successful completion of some Certificate III, a Certificate IV or AQF Diploma qualifications can also be used as a pathway into this course
JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course for students who do not meet entry requirements

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

JCU Education (Secondary) graduates are in high demand for their specialist skills with rural and remote communities. Graduates pursue careers both in Australia and overseas, in public, independent, and Catholic schools. You could find employment as a secondary teacher, or pursue roles in education management, government departments, or community development.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What teaching areas can I specialise in with this degree?

Students choose two teaching areas to specialise in. Teaching areas offered at JCU include biology, business, chemistry, economics, English, French, geography, health and physical education, history, digital technologies, Japanese, legal studies, mathematics, physics, industrial technologies and design, and food technologies and design. Please note that not all teaching areas are available at the JCU Cairns campus — consult the handbook for teaching areas available at each campus.

How much practical classroom experience will I gain during the course?

You will take part in 85 days of placements in practical settings from your very first year of study, with experience teaching in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. Eligible students can also now receive a Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) of $338.60 per week during mandatory placements.

Are there any scholarships available for this course?

Yes. Full-time domestic students in this course are eligible to apply for the Australian Government's Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship, which consists of yearly payments of $10,000 for the expected full-time duration of your degree — a total of $40,000 over four years for undergraduate students. If you choose to complete your final professional placement in a government school located in a remote area, you may also be eligible for an additional $2,000 payment. Successful applicants are required to make a four-year commitment to teaching in a government school, fulfilled within 10 years.

How long does it take to complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)?

The course takes 3.5 to 4 years to complete as a full-time student studying on campus in trimester study periods, or part-time equivalent. Please note that Trimester 2 commencement results in a duration of 4 years plus 2 months. Course duration varies according to intake, subject load and credit awarded.

What if I already have an undergraduate degree and want to move into secondary teaching?

If you already have an undergraduate degree in another area and are looking for a career change into education, JCU recommends considering the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary). Throughout this two-year degree, you will have opportunities to maximise your professional experience through prescribed placements in secondary schools.

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