Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Education
Gain a professional qualification to teach in secondary schools in just four years. Follow your passions and focus on two teaching areas from a choice of 25. With international opportunities and three school placements, we set our graduates up to be outstanding teachers and future leaders. This course is designed for students looking to become a qualified high school teacher or education professional.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 103485F
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Course overview
Gain a professional qualification to teach in secondary schools in just four years. Follow your passions and focus on two teaching areas from a choice of 25. With international opportunities and three school placements, we set our graduates up to be outstanding teachers and future leaders. This course is designed for students looking to become a qualified high school teacher or education professional.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria: - a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study , including approved preparation courses. - Applicants to all undergraduate education degrees (except Early Childhood) will be required to complete a brief personal statement. For more information, visit our personal statement FAQ page . - English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways . Prerequisites Prerequisites for NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Band 5 in three HSC subjects (or equivalent) one of which must be English (English Standard or English Advanced or ESL/EALD). Similar requirements will be applied to the IB and other Australian Year 12 qualifications. For other secondary qualifications applicants will need to achieve the minimum scores provided as a guide as well as achieve good results in English (not ESL). Applicants who must meet English proficiency requirements through an English proficiency test such as IELTS must meet those requirements separately. Applicants must also meet any additional requirements as set by regulatory bodies or accrediting agencies. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) The requirement to complete the LANTITE applies to all students enrolled in the BEd (Primary); BEd (Health and PE); BEd (Secondary); BEd/BAS (Secondary); and all Master of Teaching programs except MTeach (Early Childhood). All BEd students are expected to sit and pass the test within the first two years of candidature. Register to take the LANTITE . For information about teacher-accreditation requirements in NSW, including the testing, visit the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) . Inherent requirements for programs in secondary education To assist students to make informed choices about their study, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for this degree. In order to successfully complete such a course, students must possess these qualities and skills (PDF).
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
German Abitur
2.5 / 4
80%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 105L 27 · R 23 · W 25 · S 27
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 8 · R 7 · W 7 · S 8
- PTE AcademicOverall 78L 82 · R 72 · W 72 · S 82
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria: - a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study , including approved preparation courses. - Applicants to all undergraduate education degrees (except Early Childhood) will be required to complete a brief personal statement. For more information, visit our personal statement FAQ page . - English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways . Prerequisites Prerequisites for NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Band 5 in three HSC subjects (or equivalent) one of which must be English (English Standard or English Advanced or ESL/EALD). Similar requirements will be applied to the IB and other Australian Year 12 qualifications. For other secondary qualifications applicants will need to achieve the minimum scores provided as a guide as well as achieve good results in English (not ESL). Applicants who must meet English proficiency requirements through an English proficiency test such as IELTS must meet those requirements separately. Applicants must also meet any additional requirements as set by regulatory bodies or accrediting agencies. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) The requirement to complete the LANTITE applies to all students enrolled in the BEd (Primary); BEd (Health and PE); BEd (Secondary); BEd/BAS (Secondary); and all Master of Teaching programs except MTeach (Early Childhood). All BEd students are expected to sit and pass the test within the first two years of candidature. Register to take the LANTITE . For information about teacher-accreditation requirements in NSW, including the testing, visit the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) . Inherent requirements for programs in secondary education To assist students to make informed choices about their study, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for this degree. In order to successfully complete such a course, students must possess these qualities and skills (PDF).
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $57,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
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- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
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- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
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- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source