Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Macquarie University
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About
Our suite of education degrees is currently being refreshed. Further details for Session 1 2025 will be available in June 2024. Visit courses.mq.edu.au for more information.
Secondary education teachers guide and support high school students during what can be an exciting and challenging period in their lives. High-quality high school teachers inspire a love of learning and enquiry in their students, and help them develop skills that enable them to reach their full potential.
In the Bachelor of Arts component of this degree, you’ll choose an academic major in the discipline of your first teaching subject. You may also choose to undertake a second teaching subject. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component will provide you with the equivalent of two years full-time professional study. You’ll be taught by academics who are researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning – Macquarie is a leader in educational research, particularly in the areas of maths, science, English and history teaching.
Areas of study
Ancient history, Chinese studies, Croatian studies, English, French and francophone studies, geography, German studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, mathematics, Modern Greek studies, modern history, Russian studies, Spanish and Latin American studies.
Career opportunities
Education adviser, education officer, education policy adviser, education researcher, secondary teacher.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Practical experience
80 days of professional experience.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Other special requirements and policies also apply.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
Other applicants
Refer to the Macquarie University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
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Course updates
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Naming of awards
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