Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)

UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher. Develop your teaching skills in a supportive, flexible environment. Learn how to create open and encouraging learning environments that put your students' individual learning styles at the forefront. By studying at UNE, you will become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference.
Secondary education is rapidly evolving. More than ever, secondary teachers need to lead and adapt to changing circumstances, shifting priorities, and new opportunities for learning and growth. During an era of change, secondary teachers are vital contributors to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to forge their path, tap into their strengths and become successful in their own unique way. Here at UNE, we recognise secondary teaching as a dynamic, rewarding and highly skilled profession that genuinely impacts young peoples’ lives. That's why our coursework combines comprehensive, contemporary knowledge and skills in secondary teaching with the opportunity to specialise in up to three teaching areas. The result is that you will be able to teach in areas that match your natural strengths and have access to numerous professional opportunities within Australia and overseas.
You'll choose two first teaching areas (majors) from our wide selection that includes Music, Ancient History, Modern History, Business Studies, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Legal Studies, and multiple options in Languages including Chinese, Classical Languages (LatinGreek), French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. You also have the flexibility to choose an additional teaching area (minor) from Ancient History, Business Studies, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Information Processes and Technology, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Modern History, Society and Culture, Software Design and Development, Studies of Religion, Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and multiple Languages options. Learn from UNE's experienced teaching team, who are at the forefront of their fields. You'll graduate with a world-class teaching qualification and the skills to step into a rewarding and flexible teaching career.

Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. A Personal Statement is required, and English language requirements must also be met.

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.

Refer to Standard Entry
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 award with an ATAR acceptable to UNE in the year of admission (minimum scores for entry into each UNE course are available directly from UNE International), or
Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program conducted by an Australian University or affiliate with a minimum score of 60% in all units including English.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing, or
An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.