Subject prerequisites
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening.
Growing minds need guidance, support and inspiration. As the bridge between childhood and adult life, secondary teaching offers a unique opportunity to help shape our next generation of leaders.
If you're looking to build a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, La Trobe's Bachelor of Education (Secondary) offers a perfect opportunity to get the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a real difference in the classroom.
You'll learn how to manage classrooms, design class plans, and create a safe and engaging learning space for your students.
You'll develop two curriculum specialisations that you'll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. Choose from electives in science, languages, arts, psychology, physical education and many more.
Learn from academic experts who'll share the latest evidence-based teaching techniques. You'll learn how to address the individual learning needs of each student and explore innovative pedagogies.
You'll learn:
Digital learning
Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.
Learning contexts
Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Literacy and numeracy
Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.
Student development
Learn how to guide your students and nurture their talents, while helping them to grow their abilities.
Classroom readiness
Become classroom ready with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.
CRICOS code: 093397D
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
academic integrity module,
wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education,
21st century digital learners,
child and adolescent development,
diverse learning communities,
identity, policy and equitable practice: indigenous studies,
learning literacy,
learning numeracy,
Year 2
curriculum and assessment,
developing teachers readiness,
understanding learning,
Year 3
inclusive learning environments,
supporting special needs of learners,
teaching indigenous learners,
Year 4
Research evidence of impact,
Elective subjects
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.
Capstone subjects
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Year
ethical professional practice for teachers,
sustainability, education & the global teacher,
Core choice
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Students to select one learning pathway from the list below.
Method
Economics
Politics
Sociology
Specialisations
A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree.
Students to select one specialisation
Discipline specialisation subjects
Drama
English
Health
Humanities
Languages
Mathematics
Physical Education
Psychology
Science
Special Education
TESOL
Visual Arts
Graduates are prepared for work in government and independent schools nationally and overseas (subject to registration).
You'll be prepared for a range of teaching careers in:
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
secondary schools
community
non-traditional learning environments, including advisory boards, private organisations, local and state government, and media and service industries.
530 AUD/year
