Overview

Learn from experienced mentors to gain the confidence and knowledge to teach visual arts while building your own skills in visual media. Develop expertise and broaden your knowledge in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and object design. Gain practical experience preparing and curating exhibitions or developing a commissioned artistic project. Enhance your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day. You will study visual arts as a major alongside another specialisation from our Arts disciplines.

Career

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Arts (Visual Arts) from Australian Catholic University (ACU) have pursued careers in:

secondary school teaching, including Catholic, government and independent settings

institutes of technical and further education (TAFE)

vocational education

community education centres

private colleges

special education settings

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Learning and Teaching

Educational Thought

Understanding Learners and Their Contexts

Digital Cultures and Capabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges Histories and Cultures

Professional Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered.
Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Teaching Secondary Education View 82 other Bachelors in Secondary Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 0102083

Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an IELTS minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking. Pre-requisites may also apply for entry into some major and minor sequences.

Recognised international high school qualification
English language proficiency .

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

28728 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

6382 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6382 AUD per year during 48 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education (Secondary) - Arts (Visual Arts).

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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