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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science

  • Bachelor

Launch your science career with a bang If you have a love of all things science, and want to use that to enliven the minds of young people aged 12 to 18, then this four-year double degree is for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
328JA.3, 60
International Fees
$32,600 per year

About this course

Launch your science career with a bang

If you have a love of all things science, and want to use that to enliven the minds of young people aged 12 to 18, then this four-year double degree is for you. You'll select two disciplines from a choice of scientific streams, including biology, chemistry, ecology and mathematics, and will learn how to align your specialisations to core teaching principles and to the design of programs that celebrate integration, diversity and inclusion.

Across a number of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units, taught on-site in a secondary school environment, you'll explore your theoretical scientific learning in a practical setting, gaining a good understanding of how a secondary school operates. You'll graduate energised, motivated and enthusiastic, with all the necessary knowledge and skills required to pass on your passion for science to students across Years 7 to 12.

What you will learn

  • demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in two science disciplines, across a range of classes and year groups, within a secondary school environment
  • learn the theories and principles that are the foundation for educational practice in secondary settings
  • demonstrate an understanding of student needs and differences, and develop teaching activities for a range of indigenous, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and mainstream settings
  • develop and implement effective assessment strategies and carry out evaluation of teaching programs, resources and your own teaching
  • apply the required content knowledge for all secondary school curriculum areas to teaching and reporting methods, alternate/enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies, and the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning.

Career pathways

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Science teacher
  • Chemistry teacher
  • Biology teacher
  • Earth and Environmental Science teacher
  • Physics teacher
  • Maths teacher
  • Head of department
  • Principal
  • Deputy principal
  • Executive teacher
  • Head teacher welfare
  • Director of curriculum
  • Year adviser
  • Special needs teacher
  • Gifted and talented teacher
  • Relief teacher
  • Guidance officer
  • Careers adviser
  • Learning support teacher
  • Student adviser
  • Education adviser
  • Schools policy adviser
  • Vocational education and training instructor
  • Private tutor
  • Schools engagement coordinator

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Canberra.
70.6%
Overall satisfaction
66.7%
Skill scale
48%
Teaching scale
88.5%
Employed full-time
$69.5k
Average salary