Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
University of Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057
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This course has been cancelled
About
This course will give you a professional qualification to teach in secondary schools in the areas of humanities and social sciences, mathematics and science.
The course covers professional teaching, Aboriginal education, special and inclusive education, international education, and information and communications technology.
You will gain a strong practical and theoretical preparation for teaching. School observations and work-based training, offered in partnership with participating schools, are integral components of the professional experience offered in partnership with participating schools. These experiences will provide you with the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and professional understanding of how to work in schools.
For language studies: Pathways are available for applicants with no prior language experience, as well as for those with prior experience in the respective language of study.
This course is offered full-time or as structured part-time mode, daytime only. All professional experience placements are only undertaken fulltime.
Areas of study
Core studies in education plus intensive study and professional experience. A major in a teaching area, a minor in a second teaching area.
Teaching areas are: Aboriginal studies; biology; business studies; chemistry; commerce; drama, economics; English; geography, health and physical education; history (modern or ancient), languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew (modern or classical), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Modern Greek or Spanish; Mathematics; physics.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools in areas including humanities and social science, and science; curriculum consultant; educational administrator; educational researcher; government policy adviser.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Practical experience
Over the course of your studies you will undertake 80 days of practical teaching opportunities in a range of settings. In your final year you will complete a professional experience internship.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Teaching questionnaire/Personal Statement: Applicants are required to answer a question about their motivation and suitability for teaching. How to complete the teaching questionnaire.
For information on the personal statement visit the University of Sydney website.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Admission criteria
All applicants
Assumed knowledge: For Mathematics major, minor or teaching area: Mathematics advanced or higher (depending on units chosen). For Physics major, minor or teaching area: Physics. For Biology major, minor or teaching area: Biology.
Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is based on an audition and/or portfolio
and/or interview, while the ATAR is used only as an indicator of your ability to undertake tertiary studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.