Overview

Become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference. In a supportive and collaborative learning environment, backed by world leading expertise, you will build your knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity as a secondary teacher. Develop the practical skills to nurture and advocate for secondary school students with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties.

Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day. Top 50 worldwide in Education Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Professional experience

110 days (with minimum 30 days in special education setting). Year 1: Community engagement, minimum of 35 hours. Year 2: 15 days, 15 days. Year 3: 15 days, 30 days. Year 4: 5 days, 30 days.

Work placement

All initial teacher education programmes must include a defined period of professional experience, where pre-service teachers practise teaching in a school under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher.
Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course.

Professional recognition

Graduates of Education (Secondary and Special Education) course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) are eligible for registration as secondary or special education teachers in government, independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. This programme has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programmes list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a secondary or special education school teacher in all states and territories.

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

secondary school education

special needs education

community centre education

private colleges

inclusive education settings

advocacy

policy development.

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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 2026-07-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Secondary Education View 65 other Bachelors in Teaching 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

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 0102078

International students applying must have an IELTS minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.

Recognised international high school qualification
English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35624 AUD / year

≈ 35624 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5336 AUD / year

≈ 5336 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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Professional experience

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Professional recognition

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

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