Secondary teachers have the unique distinction of being able to nurture, teach and empower students at a critical period of their development.
Combine your passion for education with your chosen areas of interest – choose your teaching specialisations from a range of NESA Accredited Teaching Areas.
Gain in-depth expertise, professional teaching accreditation, confidence and skills to empower high school students and change their lives.
The Education (Secondary) graduates from University of Newcastle are both qualified high school teachers and highly skilled specialists who work across teaching and non-teaching roles in education and related industries.
Our education graduates are well prepared and enjoy great employment prospects with 97% securing jobs within four months of completing their degree.
The graduates of the Education (Secondary) degree from University of Newcastle are both qualified teachers and non-teaching professionals who work in classrooms, various education settings and across related industries in Australia and around the world.
For instance, you could find yourself encouraging a student to follow their passions in Mathematics to help them get into MIT; or encouraging the quiet student to find their voice in public speaking and debating; or nurturing the leadership qualities of the next CEO of Qantas.
When you study secondary education at UON, your flexible skillset and specialist expertise will widen your employment prospects. Below are some typical jobs available to our graduates:
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Always verify the dates on the programme website.
It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-timeCourses include:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Minimum required score:
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
More about PTE AcademicCRICOS code: 095155F
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
We have many scholarships available for international students. Some are awarded automatically if students meet eligibility criteria on applying. Other scholarships require a specific application and provide a higher level of scholarship benefit, up to and including full tuition covered. Please review the specific program of interest to see what you could be eligible for.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
