Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts), you will have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to step into a rewarding secondary teaching career, ready to adapt to the rapidly-changing education field. Some of your career options include:  

• Secondary school teaching
• School management
• Human resources
• Educational research

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional  2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa  (Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

A candidate shall:

• be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and the Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); and
• satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and
• comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Any two units of English, any two units of mathematics.

Note for International Students

Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE, you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

India

Qualifications 

• Applicants holding relevant Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Year 12 examination results
• Applicants holding relevant Indian State Board of Education Board Year 12 examination results, other than PSEB and HSEB
• Applicants holding relevant Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) and Haryana State Education Board (HSEB) Year 12 Examination 
• Applications holding relevant National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) year 12 examination results
• Applicants holding a relevant Indian post-Year 10, Year 12 equivalent 3-Year VET level Diploma results in a relevant stream

Standard Entry

• Must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+).
• Must have achieved a minimum average of 65% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant start, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+)
• Must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not local language), with an overall First Division (60%+)
• Must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+),
• Must have achieved an overall minimum average of 60% or First Division results

Fit for Practice/Informed Consent Information

Prospective candidates should only accept an offer of a place in this course if they are able to meet the following "Fit for Practice" requirements:

• abide by relevant UNE Rules and Procedures, for example, Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules, and any relevant School of Education Policies, for example, the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
• exercise sound judgment based on cognitive, mental and physical health and be able to respond appropriately to demands of teaching situations;
• demonstrate personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
• demonstrate satisfactory academic progression prior to professional placement;
• safeguard the University's integrity and demonstrate a duty of care to students/children while engaged in professional experience;
• show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
• communicate to students/children with clarity and in an appropriate manner that relates to their age/profile;
• possess and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions they have within the classroom and broader settings;
• be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in a variety of situations and environments; and
• be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and the broader school/early childhood community.

Candidates who have or who develop a disability that may or will prevent them from meeting the above professional experience requirements should contact Student Support to see if reasonable adjustments are practicable.

Working with Children Check

All students intending to enroll in units of study involving a practical experience placement or otherwise requiring interaction with children will be required to obtain and maintain an NSW Working with Children Check clearance (or equivalent, depending upon relevant State requirements). The student is required to provide the University with appropriate evidence of their clearance, which will be verified at UNE. Relevant Government agencies will advise the University of any bar that may be placed upon a student, and UNE will respond accordingly.

Anaphylaxis Training

All initial teacher education students must be trained in anaphylaxis management before they can undertake any professional experience in a school setting.

Child Protection Awareness Training

All initial teacher education students must complete online Child Protection and Awareness Training prior to the commencement of their first professional experience placement in a school setting.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

Professional experience (practicum) is a pivotal part of any preservice teacher education program. Experienced teachers within schools are selected by the schools to function as school-based educators of student teachers in supervising the placements. Preservice teachers are supported in not only developing essential teaching competencies but also in thoughtfully combining those practical experiences with a theoretical framework developed within academic units. In the secondary teaching courses each curriculum area has associated practicum requirements and the coordination of enrolment in such linked units is required.

Students are required to complete 80 days of supervised professional experience. This professional experience is embedded into four core units of study. This time is structured as block placements of up to six weeks duration and students need to plan for this full-time commitment. Generally, online candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in approved schools of their own choice.

Professional Placements

This degree is accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority. A requirement of accreditation is that secondary school professional placements must be undertaken in a school using NSW Education Standards Authority syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses and be assessing teaching proficiency against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Students may only complete up to 10% (8 days) of the required secondary professional experience (practicum) days in schools not using NSW Education Standards Authority syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses. Limited placements can occur in non-Australian settings in accordance with the NESA policy regarding overseas placements. Students are referred to the Office for Professional Learning - Professional Experience Placement webpage for further information. Students who are required to undertake professional experience placement must read, understand, and adhere to the Professional Experience Policy of the School of Education.

International students and Australian citizens residing overseas should take particular note of the advice above re mandatory Australian settings for placements.