Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Secondary)
University of Sydney
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^ The annual tuition fees listed are indicative fees for study in Year 1, in the 2024 calendar year only. Fees are based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load for the year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ. Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each calendar year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. For students enrolling in a combined degree, in most cases a single course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are selected in each of the two qualifications (eg a B Arts and B Laws). Importantly, the indicative tuition fee listed for Year 1, 2024 is subject to annual review and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree. The tuition fee structure is different for double degrees where a bachelor degree is combined with a postgraduate degree (eg D Medicine or D Dental Medicine, B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine)).
About
The combined Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Education) will give you a professional qualification to teach in secondary schools in the areas of humanities and social sciences, mathematics and science.
You will gain a strong practical and theoretical preparation for teaching. The course covers professional teaching, Aboriginal education, special and inclusive education, international education, and information and communications technology.
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 and study in a second teaching area. In the final year of your combined degree, you will undertake advanced coursework and a substantial project.
Teaching areas are: Aboriginal studies; biology; business studies; chemistry; commerce; drama, earth and environmental sciences; 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 English, drama, history, mathematics, TESOL, geography, economics and languages; curriculum consultant; educational administrator; educational researcher; government policy adviser.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Practical experience
Practical teaching opportunities in a range of settings.
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 four questions 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
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For 2024: none From 2025: 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.
Other applicants
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.
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) courses 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. Zero credit point OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students 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) will be required to take 12 credit points of OLE units during their studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.