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Swinburne University of Technology

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
BA-EDUSEC
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$6,684 per year / $26,736 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is an initial, undergraduate teaching qualification. . This course combines contemporary research and advanced pedagogy, with authentic practicum opportunities, which prepares pre-service teachers for the world of work. The program is underpinned by a commitment to social justice and has been developed for a continually changing and complex profession. Central to this course is the purposeful use of advanced technologies as a discipline area as well as a means of teaching and learning. Graduates are prepared to be future teachers, educational leaders and innovators in secondary school settings.

Study locations

Hawthorn

What you will learn

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems and have broad and coherent knowledge of secondary aged students and how they learn
  • critically review theory and practice, and have broad and coherent knowledge of specific secondary school content areas within the Australian context
  • show initiative and judgment to plan for, and implement, effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts with the capacity to solve problems with intellectual independence
  • adapt knowledge and skills to critically analyse information in diverse contexts, and to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  • assess, provide feedback and report on student learning using clear and coherent communication with the ability to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise assessment information
  • demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
  • engage professionally with colleagues, families and students, and the communication skills to present clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students must complete 400 credit points comprising of:Education studies comprising:

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.