4 years Full time or 10 years Part time
The Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) is a dual sector teacher education course that offers two career pathways for graduates. It is an undergraduate teacher education qualification that encompasses working in both primary schools and secondary schools. The course is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and has been designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Being a teacher is a rewarding career for those who enjoy being part of children’s growth and learning. The professional understandings and abilities learned in this degree are valued by the broader community. Students develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes to become a successful teacher and a member of one of the largest professions worldwide.
The course includes a primary teaching specialisation as mandated by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). All candidates complete a national primary specialisation in English/literacy and, depending on the secondary teaching area selected, students may also complete one of the following NESA primary specialisations: mathematics, science and technology or a language. Students completing a NESA primary specialisation receive a NSW Department of Education code on their teacher registration documentation which may advantage them for future employment in NSW Government schools.
The following secondary teaching areas are available: Agriculture, Ancient history, Biology, Business studies, Chemistry, Drama, Earth and environmental science, Economics, English, Geography, Information processes and technology, Languages*, Legal studies, Mathematics, Modern history, Physics, Software design and development.
For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
This course is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).
The course includes 80 days of professional experience of which 10 days are online and 70 days across primary and secondary schools, with the option to undertake a placement in a middle school. Students must complete a number of requirements prior to undertaking a professional experience placement; refer to institution for details. In Queensland, a Blue Card is required. Teacher education students must pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students before their final-year professional experience placement; visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students Fact Sheet for more information. Students must also complete a Teaching Performance Assessment during their final professional experience placement.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
Applicants from a non-English speaking background including Australian citizens are advised that this course has a higher English language requirement than many UNE courses. Refer to une.edu.au/study/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements for information on how to meet these requirements.
Any 2 units of English; and any 2 units of Mathematics at a Year 12 level
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
94.70
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
94.70
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
78.45
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
80.15
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
70.10
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
78.45
Agriculture; ancient history; business studies; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental science; economics; drama; English; geography; information processes and technology, software design and development; legal studies; modern history; Languages [Chinese, Classical Languages (Greek/Latin), French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish]; mathematics; physics.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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You will graduate with a broad range of teaching and critical thinking skills, ready to adapt to the rapidly evolving education field. Your career options include:
primary school teaching
high school teaching
school management
education officer
educational research.