--- title: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) --- [![AC75 Logo Horizontal 300 x 45px](https://8830131.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8830131/AC75%20Logo%20Horizontal%20300%20x%2045px.png)](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/?hsLang=en) - Study Show submenu for Study - Business & Entrepreneurship - Education & Teaching - Health & Human Sciences - [Ministry & Theology](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/ministry-theology) - Leadership - Music & Arts - Research Degrees - Korean Language Programs (한국학부) - How to Apply - Admissions & Financing - International Students - Current Students Show submenu for Current Students - [HE Moodle](https://he.moodle.ac.edu.au/moodle/) - [VET Moodle](https://vet.moodle.ac.edu.au/moodle/) - [Library](https://ac.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=61ALC_INST:ACui&lang=en) - [Enrolment](https://au-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/ac/f?p=1202:LOGIN::::::) - Forms & Enrolment Guides - Fees and Payment - Timetable - Subject & Unit Search - Academic Calendar - Research Show submenu for Research - About AC Research - Find an expert - Research Degrees - Research Centres - Academic Publications - [Academic Blog](https://crucis.ac.edu.au/) - Partners and Community Show submenu for Partners and Community - [News](https://news.ac.edu.au) - [Events](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/events) - Alumni - [Partners](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/partner) - Financial Partnership - About AC Show submenu for About AC - [Our Story](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/our-story) - [Faculty, Staff & Research Students](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/people) - [Campuses](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/campuses) - [Mission, Vision and Values](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/mission-vision-values) - [Accreditation & Membership](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/accreditation-membership) - [Careers](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/careers) - [Contact](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/contact) - Study Show submenu for Study - Business & Entrepreneurship - Education & Teaching - Health & Human Sciences - [Ministry & Theology](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/ministry-theology) - Leadership - Music & Arts - Research Degrees - Korean Language Programs (한국학부) - How to Apply - Admissions & Financing - International Students - Current Students Show submenu for Current Students - [HE Moodle](https://he.moodle.ac.edu.au/moodle/) - [VET Moodle](https://vet.moodle.ac.edu.au/moodle/) - [Library](https://ac.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=61ALC_INST:ACui&lang=en) - [Enrolment](https://au-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/ac/f?p=1202:LOGIN::::::) - Forms & Enrolment Guides - Fees and Payment - Timetable - Subject & Unit Search - Academic Calendar - Research Show submenu for Research - About AC Research - Find an expert - Research Degrees - Research Centres - Academic Publications - [Academic Blog](https://crucis.ac.edu.au/) - Partners and Community Show submenu for Partners and Community - [News](https://news.ac.edu.au) - [Events](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/events) - Alumni - [Partners](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/partner) - Financial Partnership - About AC Show submenu for About AC - [Our Story](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/our-story) - [Faculty, Staff & Research Students](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/people) - [Campuses](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/campuses) - [Mission, Vision and Values](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/mission-vision-values) - [Accreditation & Membership](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/accreditation-membership) - [Careers](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/careers) - [Contact](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/contact) Our Courses # Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [Discover More](https://www.hubspot.com/) ### Gain 350 days of classroom experience**.** Video player - Daniel Carrigy - whats different about education video - Click to play video The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – BEd(S) – is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, designed to meet the Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors – professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement at undergraduate teacher level, equipping them for provisional registration as teachers in high schools. Domestic students commencing any of AC’s Bachelor of Education courses in 2023 or 2024 may qualify for a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) or scholarships. [Find out more](https://www.ac.edu.au/future-students/bachelor-of-education-csps-and-scholarship-information/). #### Career Opportunities Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) may find employment in schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills, academic knowledge, practical experience and critical thinking. This includes careers such as corporate trainers and development managers, curriculum consultants and developers, educational administrators, educational researchers, government policy advisers, community educators, education publication writers or editors, or education policy analysts. Additionally, graduates may progress further along the pathway toward Level 8 and 9 (postgraduate studies) upon completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary). ### Key info | | **Full-time:** 4 years | | | --- | --- | --- | | | **Part-time:** up to 12 years | | | | **Available Locations:** Online, Sydney, Teaching School Hub | Full-time is the equivalent of four subject | | | **Intakes:** Semester 1, Semester 2 | | | | **CRICOS:** 099281A | | #### Subjects ##### Core: 11 Subjects ###### 110 Credit Points [BIB105 New Testament Foundations](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [HIS102 Church History Foundations](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [MIN102 Christian Spirituality](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [THE101 Christian Worldview](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/the101-christian-worldview?hsLang=en) [LEA201 Leadership Principles](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [THE201 Christian Ethics](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [1x BIB 200 level or higher](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [1x THE 200 level or higher](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) ##### Specialisation: 8 Subjects ###### 80 Credit Points You can choose one of the following three areas of specialisation. Old Testament Language Specialisation [ANL101 Old Testament Hebrew 1](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [ANL201 Old Testament Hebrew 2](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [2x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) New Testament Language Specialisation [ANL151 New Testament Greek 1](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [ANL251 New Testament Greek 2](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [2x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) Christian Studies Specialisation [EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [4x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) [3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) ##### Electives: 5 Subjects ###### 50 Credit Points [5x subjects (including at least 1x at 300 subject level)](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en) Subjects to be taken from an accredited AQF Level 7 course (i.e. Bachelor Level) of study offered by AC. ##### Further elective and subject information Ensure that you meet the elective rules noted under Elective Subjects. If you have completed the requirements of a Major, any additional unit completed within the major or other major is classified as an Elective subject. Any unit that is not within the Bachelor of Theology award is classified as an Elective subject. Before enrolling into an elective subject, ensure that you have met the prerequisite for that unit. *For example, MAN311 Strategic Management is a unit outside of the Bachelor of Theology award. You must meet the prerequisite of 120 credit points and have completed MAN101 Introduction to Management and MAN201 Organisational Behaviour.* For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the [current enrolment guide](https://www.ac.edu.au/documents/enrolment-guides/) for this course. You can also use the [Subject & Unit Search](https://www.ac.edu.au/units/search/) to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level. ![BachelorofEducationSecondary.min-300x300](https://8830131.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/8830131/hubfs/BachelorofEducationSecondary.min-300x300.png?width=400&height=270&name=BachelorofEducationSecondary.min-300x300.png "BachelorofEducationSecondary.min-300x300") #### Other Course Info ##### Course Learning Outcomes **Knowledge** Demonstrate: - a broad and coherent knowledge of Christian doctrine, tradition and history as a foundation for development of a Christian worldview; - an in-depth knowledge of key issues and practices in the discipline area of secondary teaching; - a general knowledge of scholarship and recent developments in the subject areas pertaining to secondary teaching; - a broad and coherent understanding regarding the planning, implementation, assessment and reporting of pedagogically sound learning activities consistent with a Christian worldview and appropriate to the demands of the teaching context. **Skills** Demonstrated ability to: - analyse and interpret the stages of development in physical, cognitive, social/emotional and spiritual growth in children and adolescents and apply it to diagnosis and teaching strategies for progression of students; - analyse and synthesise various pedagogical approaches with differing ideologies and develop skills and strategies (including technologies) to enhance the quality of learning for all students, including those from marginalised communities; - communicate effectively coherent ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts; - identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the discipline area of secondary teaching; **Application of Skills and Knowledge** Demonstrated ability to: - discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on secondary teaching, from a Christian worldview, to develop appropriate solutions; - comply with professional codes of ethics and regulations which impact on the ability to work with children and adolescents and keep abreast of changes in the legislation and practice applicable to the specific teaching context; - work independently, responsibly and with the level of professionalism expected of an expert in secondary teaching; - collaborate with the broader community of Christian teachers and school leaders to provide appropriate collegial support; - undertake self-reflection and evaluation of teaching performance for the purpose of vocational development ##### Admission Criteria ### **Academic Entry Requirements** **Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)** Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of no less than 65 (or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course. This must include a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English. Please note assumed knowledge is recommended for most specialist teaching areas and is mandatory in Mathematics. Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published lowest ATAR to receive an offer but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. These Special Admission Pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director and then tabled for approval by the Admissions Committee. **Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study** Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification are advised to seek provisional entry into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary). **Applicants with Higher Education Study** Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course. **Applicants with Work and Life Experience** If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate. ### **Language** If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non-English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent). Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening). For full details of the policy on the ‘English Language Proficiency for Teachers see the NESA English Language Proficiency Policy. IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have successfully completed at least two years of full-time study (or equivalent) of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission. ### **Essential Requirements for Admission** **Pre-Admission Interview** The Program Director conducts a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Skype) with all academically eligible applicants. This interview aims to assess the key capabilities associated with successful teaching. **Literacy and Numeracy Test** AC students are required to sit for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to enrolling in their final Professional Experience Placement. **Working with Children Check** AC students are required to complete the Working with Children Check online. You are classified a ‘volunteer’ in Education. Submit application online and also print a copy and upload as an attachment to your application. **Anaphylaxis e-Training** Training is provided free online by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) http://etraining.allergy.org.au/ On completion of the online module participants receive a certificate of completion which must be included with your application. The training is required to be successfully undertaken every two years. This is the only training for anaphylaxis management in schools that New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) will accept. **NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training** All students are required to complete the NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training before enrolling into a work-integrated learning subject and undertaking Professional Experience. Students who have met the academic and essential entry requirements can progress into the course prior to completing this training.   ### **For Teaching School Hub Applicants** To be considered as part of a teaching school hub you should first enquire/apply with your preferred teaching school. This is a separate application to applying with AC. As teaching school hub places are in high-demand, there are limited places so it's advised you should apply early to the school(s) that you'd like to be placed with. Regardless of whether you are successful or not with your Hub application, you can still study a teaching course with AC as long as you meet the admission criteria as mentioned above. Below are the 2024 Application Deadlines for Teaching School Hubs and links to their websites to apply. - **7th September 2023 -** [Sydney Christian Schools Teaching Hub](https://norwest.au/scsteachinghub/) - **22nd September 2023 -** [Christian Education Ministries (CEM) Teaching Training School](https://www.cem.com.au/training/teacher-traineeships/) - **22nd September 2023 -** [Tasmanian Christian Education Network (CEN) Teaching Hub](https://www.cst.tas.edu.au/teaching-hub) - **11th October 2023 -** [Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney Teaching Hub](https://www.teachingschoolsalliancesydney.org/) - **1st November 2023 -** [St Philip’s Teaching School](https://www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/teaching-school) - **Confirm with school –** [King’s College Teaching School](https://www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/news/kings-to-launch-tertiary-teacher-training-hub-at-pimpama) ##### Work-Integrated Learning To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary), all teacher education students will complete 4 subject (40 credit points) of Professional Placement: 1. EXP211 Professional Experience 1 2. EXP212 Professional Experience 2 3. EXP311 Professional Experience 3 4. EXP312 Professional Experience 4 In addition, the teacher education student, once admitted into the course, may apply for a Clinical Teaching Module (CTM) placement. This is a mode of study that places the student, typically one day a week in a host school under a Host Coach(es), where they can practice their new skills and understanding without the pressures of assessment. They are encouraged to seek modifications to their subject assignments for their CTM context and so create synergy with their CTM commitment and their academic study. ##### Fee Information ##### FEE-HELP is avaiable for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) ###### What is FEE-HELP? - FEE-HELP is a loan scheme available to eligible domestic higher education students where you can choose to have the Australian Government pay your tuition fees when you enrol in your subjects. - If you've paid for your fees using FEE-HELP you only start repaying the HELP debt when earning above the [income threshold](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back-your-loan/loan-repayment). - See the [StudyAssist website](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help) for more information about FEE-HELP. ###### **How fees are calculated** - Indicative total course fees based on standard selection of subjects. - Calculation is an estimate and depends on your study load and subject selection. - Fees are subject to annual increase each year and based on the most recent fee pricing. ###### **Not included** - Non-tuition costs. - Full-fee information including CSPs, Scholarship information, etc. ###### **Further fee information** - For more information and other options, please visit the [Financing Your Study](https://www.ac.edu.au/future-students/financing-your-study/) page. - For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is [Study Loans](https://studyloans.com.au/higher-education/), a private student loan provider. 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