Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

James Cook University - Townsville

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Overview

This course prepares graduates for a career in teaching and related fields. It examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies and approaches to teaching and assessment. It includes professional experience commencing in year one of the course. Students undertake practical work in schools and a variety of other educational sites in rural and remote locations as well as wider community settings. The course has a special focus on education for sustainability and improving outcomes for Indigenous students. It prepares teachers to work with adolescents from ages 13 to 18, with emphasis on teaching Years 7 to 12. Graduates typically teach across two key learning areas to Year 10 and specialise in one discipline to Year 12. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at JCU.The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

Secondary teacher, physical education teacher, administrator in education, community development roles.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer93.1099.10
Median rank to receive an offer70.7074.60
Lowest rank to receive an offer66.2570.00

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the James Cook University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

James Cook University

Campus

Townsville

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Education

Indicative ATAR

66.25

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 8 years

Course Link

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State
QLD
Type
University
Courses
105
Campuses
Brisbane Cairns Mackay Mount Isa Thursday Island Townsville
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