Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)

Get the qualification you need to teach students from Years 7 to 12 in a teaching area you're passionate about.

In addition, you will also choose a second teaching area (known as a minor). By having qualifications in two teaching areas, you will have a competitive advantage with a variety of employers across Australia and overseas.

In this course, you'll explore the role of education in society, learn how to manage a secondary level classroom, and get valuable experience working in school placements across the secondary years.

See how Megan built her resume through the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) to make her a stand-out candidate when entering the job market.

3 reasons to study Secondary Teaching at Murdoch

1. Before you start your first prac, you'll be able to develop your teaching skills, practise dealing with challenging behaviour, and try parent teacher interviews and other situations by using SimLabTM technology, our virtual classroom that uses actors and avatars.
2. Gain practical experience at placements across the state.
3. Build an online portfolio as part of your degree to share your teaching experience with future employers. You'll also be able to select a second teaching area from Mathematics, English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science or Secondary Education Support.

What you'll learn

You'll be mentored by our team of experienced teaching professionals to become a confident, creative and flexible teacher. During your course, you'll build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career and study goals. Some of the things you'll learn include:

• Living and learning with technology
• Literacy and numeracy in secondary teaching
• Adolescent health and development
• Creating and managing effective learning environments
• Country, cultures, peoples: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum

Your future career

This course will give you the qualification you need to be a secondary teacher in high schools from Years 7 to 12.

For more details about this course, please view our admission information: Murdoch Admission Information - Education

Commonwealth Prac Payment

Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) program, which is designed to provide financial support to students undertaking mandatory industry placements as part of their course.

Professional accreditation

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA)

Professional recognition

On completion of the Bachelor of Education, students have a widely accepted qualification from a recognised university and are eligible for registration by the Teacher Registration Board of WA.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

1. Minor Teaching Area Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory Documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
   • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

1. Minor Teaching Area Form

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing