Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies)
Australian Catholic University
CRICOS provider number: 00004G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12008
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) double degree is for aspiring educators who want to teach technologies in secondary schools.
One of the fastest growing and most innovative subject areas, if you are interested in the latest innovations, new and diverse technological applications and the impact of technology on society and the environment, a career as a technology and applied studies (TAS) teacher is for you.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute require students to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test prior to completing the final professional experience placement.
All students in initial teacher education courses must meet the LANTITE test standard prior to graduation. You need to demonstrate once that you have met the standard for each test component (literacy and numeracy) before you undertake your final teaching placement. Test results are transferrable and do not expire.
If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.
Areas of study
Design and technology, design, digital technologies (computing), food technology, industrial technology (electronics, engineering, graphics and multimedia, timber), product design, STEM principles, teaching (secondary), textiles.
Career opportunities
Secondary teaching, including Catholic, government and independent settings, institutes of technical and further education (TAFE), vocational education, community education centres, private colleges, special education settings.
Professional recognition
This program has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a secondary school teacher in all states and territories. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the secondary curriculum and two specialist secondary teaching areas.
Graduates are eligible for registration as a secondary teacher in government, independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools.
Practical experience
80 days of professional experience placements throughout the degree. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check before the first professional experience placement.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
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.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC subjects, including one in English.
This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach.
Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
Other applicants
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
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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 2025 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
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