Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

About the course

This program prepares you to become a secondary school teacher through a blend of education theory and extensive practical experience. You’ll study how people learn, develop teaching practice, and complete supervised school placements and workshops to build classroom readiness from early in the degree. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is taken as a dual degree alongside another bachelor program to develop subject expertise for teaching. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional teaching roles in secondary schools, with capabilities in pedagogy, classroom management and curriculum design across two teaching areas. The degree’s emphasis on supervised placements and school-based experiences supports readiness for registration and employment in education settings. Career pathways include secondary school teacher roles in government and non-government schools, including opportunities in regional and rural placements. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)