Overview

Gain a full understanding of intercultural and ethical approaches to professional practice. Base your teaching on current research and policy that addresses social justice, diversity and sustainability.

Take part in 85 days of placements in practical settings from your very first year of study, and experience teaching in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. Make a difference in the lives of young people, and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Students choose two teaching areas to specialise in. Teaching areas offered at Education (Secondary) degree at James Cook University include biology, business, chemistry, economics, English, French, geography, health and physical education, history, information communication technologies (ICT), Japanese, legal studies, mathematics, physics, industrial technologies and design, and food technologies and design.

Career Opportunities

JCU Education (Secondary) graduates are in high demand for their specialist skills with rural and remote communities.
Graduates pursue careers both in Australia and overseas, in public, independent, and Catholic schools.
You could find employment as a secondary teacher, or pursue roles in education management, government departments, or community development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Perspectives and Practice

Language and Literacy in Education

Educational Psychology: Learners and Learning

Mathematics and Numeracy for Secondary Teachers

Planning for Engaging Learning

Reflective Teaching Cycles and Positive Learning Environments

Inclusive Education: Differentiated Learning for Students with Special Needs and Abilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Townsville, Australia
Cairns, Australia

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 081942E
English and General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C).

Students considering Mathematics or Physics as teaching areas will need to have passed Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) (or equivalent).
Students considering Chemistry as a teaching area will need to have passed Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) (or equivalent).
Trade qualified students (with Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III qualifications in Fitting and Turning/Machining, Metals Engineering, Carpentry, Joinery, or related areas) considering Industrial Technologies and Design as a teaching area will to have a minimum three years of recent, relevant industry experience (post training).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year

Additional Details

the national tuition fee is commonwealth supported

Living costs

Townsville

Australia

1500 - 2800 AUD / month

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

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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