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Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies), BEd, University of Newcastle, Australia

Australia . Cricos: 00109J

University of Newcastle, Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BEdFull-time4 yearsFebruary 0AUD 33810 per year

About Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies), BEd - at University of Newcastle, Australia

A good teacher can have a profound effect on a young person's outlook on education, their career aspirations and life generally.  If you have a real commitment to helping young people get the most out of their education, a passion for learning, rapport with people and a sense of humour, then you will find teaching a truly rewarding professional career where you can make a difference.

Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as Secondary teachers in their home countries (Graduates should check their local accreditation requirements to determine the suitability of this program), and aims to develop graduates who are inspirational teachers with the capability to act professionally, ethically and effectively in their Secondary school destinations; insightful scholars with the capability to engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice; and innovative leaders with the capability to play a constructive role in public discourse on and beyond education.

This program offers inherent flexibility of choice and pathways to specialities in more than one field, significantly improving employment prospects.   Areas of studies include Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Business Studies, Computing Information Systems and Software Design, Design and Technology, Economics, English, Food Technology, Geography, Health and Physical Education, Industrial Technology Engineering, Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia, Industrial Technology Timber and Metal, Information Processes and Technology, Languages, Legal Studies, Maths, Modern History, Science, Society and Culture, Software Design and Development, Special Education, Studies of Religion and TESOL.

The availability of courses within the below listed teaching areas are subject to change. Online delivery is also available for some courses, and some courses are delivered from the Newcastle City Precinct.

Career opportunities include high school teacher (in subject specific areas), special education, English as a second language teacher, health and fitness trainer, community educator, educational researcher, education publication writer or editor, education policy analyst, education consultant, curriculum developer, educational materials developer, curriculum evaluator, and educational administrator.

Entry requirements

Admission to this program is available to international students only and requires the successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

All Applicants must have an English Language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS Overall Score of 6.5, with a Section Minimum in all areas of 6.5.

Admission to this program is restricted to applicants from countries where there is no reciprocal accreditation with NESA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine if this degree will be accepted as a teaching qualification in their own state, country or territory or the country in which they intend to teach.

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