Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary)

The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) is a gateway degree to work as a registered teacher. A distinctive suite of first year units gives excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, science, and core subject content. All students undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive education, and other critical areas. 

Graduates will be qualified as a combined primary/secondary teacher. In the Secondary teaching area, students choose teaching subjects from a wide range.

Some online units require attendance at on-campus workshops. This course is also available online.

Teacher education courses: All students enrolled in an initial teacher education program must complete and pass the benchmarking Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education during the course of their studies.

Areas of study

Primary/secondary, curriculum, discipline areas, pedagogy, teaching strategies.
Includes a compulsory AITSL English Primary Specialisation and an optional specialisation in Mathematics, Geography or Modern History.

Career opportunities

Primary or Secondary school teacher. Combined specialisation in primary/secondary allow for teaching across a wider range of age groups.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

Practical experience

Substantial program of in-school professional teaching experience.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.