Bachelor of Education (K–12 Teaching)

Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. You will have the opportunity to specialise in subject areas that interest you most and gain experience in teaching to a wide range of age groups, culminating in sought-after skills to future proof your education career.

All candidates complete a NSW Education Standards Authority or national primary specialisation with a curriculum focus as well as specialisations in their secondary teaching areas.

Areas of study

Primary teacher education, secondary teacher education in agriculture, ancient history, biology, chemistry, business studies, drama, earth and environmental science, economics, English, geography, information processes and technology, languages (Chinese, classical languages, Latin/Greek, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish), legal studies, mathematics, mathematics/physics, modern history, physics, society and culture, software design and development, studies of religion, teaching English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D).

Career opportunities

Primary teacher, secondary teacher in a primary, secondary or central school, or education-related career choices (eg school management, education officer, educational research).

Professional recognition

NSW Education Standards Authority and interstate teacher registration bodies.

Practical experience

70 days of supervised school experience in block placements of four to six weeks in primary, middle and secondary school settings and 10 days of online professional experience.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNE current fee information.