Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
323111
Education
This course prepares graduates for a career in teaching and related fields. It examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies, and approaches to teaching and assessment. Students undertake practical work in schools an […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$7000 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
James Cook University - Cairns
Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

This course prepares graduates for a career in teaching and related fields. It examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies and approaches to teaching and assessment. It includes professional experience commencing in year one of the course. Students undertake practical work in schools and a variety of other educational sites in rural and remote locations as well as wider community settings. The course has a special focus on education for sustainability and improving outcomes for Indigenous students. It prepares teachers to work with adolescents from ages 13 to 18, with emphasis on teaching Years 7 to 12. Graduates typically teach across two key learning areas to Year 10 and specialise in one discipline to Year 12. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at JCU.
The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

Note

All education students must participate in a three-day intensive Professional Orientation Program in the final year of their program. Not all teaching areas are available at Cairns.

Other requirements

A Queensland Working with Children Card (Blue Card) is required; refer to institution. All students must meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) standard prior to their final placement and Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA).Refer to Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the minimum English language requirements; refer to institution.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Additional entry requirements

Students considering teaching chemistry must have Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C). Students considering teaching maths or physics must have Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
Students considering teaching Industrial Technologies and Design must have a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical, Fabrication, Toolmaking, or related areas) or Certificate III in Carpentry, Joinery, or related areas; plus three years recent and relevant post-training industry experience. Students considering teaching Food Technologies and Design must have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery; plus three years recent and relevant post-training industry experience.
All applicants must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria. QTAC assesses applicants’ non-academic capabilities.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

97.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.55

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

79.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

82.15

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

67.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

67.60

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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

12

Percentage of all students

63.2%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

19

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Secondary teacher, physical education teacher, administrator in education, community development roles.

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