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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

JCU’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary) prepares you to teach adolescents in diverse school settings. You’ll develop skills in engaging lesson design, classroom practice and positive learning environments, supported by extensive professional experience placements. Choose from a broad range of teaching areas and build capability to work effectively with students in regional, rural and remote contexts. This is an undergraduate teacher-education degree in Secondary Education. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for careers teaching in secondary schools across a range of subject areas. The degree’s strong practical focus and placement experience supports readiness for professional practice, including work in regional and remote communities. Career pathways may include secondary classroom teacher roles, subject/learning area teaching, and progression into pastoral care, curriculum support or school leadership over time. This is a bachelor-level qualification for Secondary Education teaching.


Living Costs in Townsville**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,146 - 1,515
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,074 - 1,421
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$34,649 per year

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A$6,080 per year

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Information

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4 years

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January, May

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Townsville
Cairns

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109410?_MANUAL

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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A$33,092

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