Overview

Please note that this online programme is not valid for Student Visa applications in Australia. However, it are available to international students in Australia on other visa types or to students studying from overseas.

The Education (Primary and Secondary) course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) will equip you with deep knowledge of critical ideas and pedagogical approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Top 50 worldwide in Education Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

With this dual-sector qualification, you will develop a breadth of skills in primary curriculum and one specialist secondary teaching area. You will gain a solid foundation in primary English and literacies, mathematics, humanities and social science, digital technologies, health and physical education and the arts. You will then shape your professional identity with a secondary specialisation.

With a Bachelor of Education degree from ACU, you will graduate classroom ready with real-world practical experience through 80 days of professional experience in schools and education settings under direct supervision and guidance.

The programme is Top 50 worldwide in Education.

Career opportunities:

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

primary school education
secondary school education
community centre education
private colleges
inclusive education settings
policy development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Learning and Teaching
Educational Thought
Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic
Digital Cultures and Capabilities
The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 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

320 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Education Primary Education Secondary Education View 18 other Bachelors in 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

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To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

a. the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:

English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English;
Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.

b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:

minimum of three years’ work experience; or
of year 12 or equivalent; or
relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

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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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Non-residents

35624 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

6318 AUD / year

≈ 6318 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education (Primary and Secondary).

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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