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Overview

Note: This program is not available as a standalone degree. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [BEd (Sec)] is a program for intending secondary school teachers. It is designed to be combined with another appropriate Bachelor degree (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Science, Commerce, Economics, Music, etc) in order to provide students … For more content click the Read More button below. The Depth component is: The completion of Education Core courses (66 UOC - 10 courses)The completion of prescribed Education method courses (24 UOC - 4 courses)The completion of one prescribed Education elective (6 UOC - 1 course)

Note: This program is not available as a standalone degree.

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [BEd (Sec)] is a program for intending secondary school teachers. It is designed to be combined with another appropriate Bachelor degree (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Science, Commerce, Economics, Music, etc) in order to provide students with a nationally accredited preservice qualification in one or two approved secondary teaching specialisations. The Bachelor of Education covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools. The UNSW BEd (Sec) can only be completed full-time or part-time in Dual Mode (the equivalent of two years full-time study). The Bachelor of Education in Dual Mode has a depth component but no breadth component.

The Depth component is:

The completion of Education Core courses (66 UOC - 10 courses)
The completion of prescribed Education method courses (24 UOC - 4 courses)
The completion of one prescribed Education elective (6 UOC - 1 course)

Learning Outcomes

Know the content and how to teach it

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Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

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Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

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Engage in professional learning

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Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

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Know students and how they learn

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Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

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Graduate Capabilities

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Sample Programs

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Related Programs

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Bachelor of Music (Honours) - BMus (Hons)
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
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Bachelor of Economics - BEc
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Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
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Bachelor of Media Arts - BMA
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Bachelor of Design - BDes
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
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Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Progression Requirements

Internships and Placements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) - BEd (Sec) (Hons)4509 - Education (Secondary) (Hons)

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Professional institutes that offer accreditation on completion of this program:

New South Wales Education Standards Authority

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary), when undertaken concurrently with another degree in an approved teaching specialisation, is accredited by the NSW Educations Standards Authority (NESA) ) to 31/12/2023) as a preservice secondary teaching qualification and recognised for employment purposes nationally and internationally.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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Additional Information

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

For accreditation as a teacher in NSW, all teacher education students will need to meet the Participation and Enrolment Requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

For more information, see the Arts & Social Sciences website.

Teaching Area Requirements for 4053 Arts/Education (Secondary)

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Major and Minor Stream requirements in dual programs

Students must be careful in the selection of courses in their second dual program so that they meet the requirements for teaching in specific areas of specialisation.

Students should check with the School of Education the teaching specialisation requirements in dual mode in the other program to ensure they provide appropriate background for two single or one double secondary teaching specialisations.

New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA)

This initial teacher education program is accredited by NESA. NESA requirements for initial teacher education programs are continually updated to meet industry demands. Updates to requirements will apply to all students in this program regardless of commencement date. The School of Education will provide advice to all existing students about how they will meet NESA graduate teacher requirements over the duration of the program.

Further Information

Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services for advice.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

3 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

144

Award Type

Bachelors Pass

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - BEd (Secondary)

Education (Secondary)

4056

144 Units of Credit