Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Summary Secondary education teachers guide and support high school students during what can be an exciting and challenging period in their lives. High-quality high school teachers inspire a love of learning and enquiry in their students, and help them develop skills that enable them to reach their full potential. In…
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Summary
Secondary education teachers guide and support high school students during what can be an exciting and challenging period in their lives. High-quality high school teachers inspire a love of learning and enquiry in their students, and help them develop skills that enable them to reach their full potential.
In the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree, you’ll choose an academic major in the discipline of your first teaching subject. You may also choose to undertake a second teaching subject. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component will provide you with the equivalent of two years full-time professional study. You’ll be taught by academics who are researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning. Macquarie is a leader in educational research, particularly in the areas of maths, science, English and history teaching.
Key features
Acquire Key Learning Area subject content knowledge
Gain the qualifications to teach English, geography, history, languages or mathematics. Be classroom ready by the time you graduate
Engage in early childhood, primary and secondary settings in year one, and local or regional professional placements in year two. Seamlessly transition to your career
Attend dedicated workshops in your final year to support your transition from university to the teaching profession. Benefit from our links with partner schools and on-campus centres
Enhance your learning via our links with hub and partner schools, which facilitate ongoing engagement with teachers and classrooms.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Education adviser
Education officer
Education policy adviser
Education researcher
Secondary teacher
Employers
Catholic Education
Department of Education
Education and training sector
Government schools
Independent schools
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
