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Secondary Education
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Learn transformative ways to teach
Change lives through learning by studying Secondary Education at Southern Cross University. Our degrees focus on building a rewarding career teaching young minds. Led by experienced educators and researchers, our programs enhance your teaching skills and understanding of child and youth development.
These courses include extensive and meaningful professional experience placements, ensuring graduates are profession-ready. Graduates will be accredited in New South Wales, Queensland and across Australia.
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“I like the idea of being able to pass on the knowledge I have learnt from my previous career to my students.”
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Thinking about becoming a teacher? Our Bachelor of Education, majoring in Secondary, allows you to choose two specialisations to work with students from Year 7 to 12.
The four-year full-time degree includes Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive (special) education, along with curriculum and pedagogy learning across a range of disciplines.
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
The Master of Teaching is designed for those with prior studies seeking a career change to teaching. The two-year program qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia and overseas.
Students will undertake a research project, 480 hours of professional experience and deepen their learning with subjects in diverse backgrounds, digital disruptions, Indigenous education and education for impact.
To see what you need to have studied for a secondary teaching subject, please see Master of Teaching Previous Studies Subject Guide. Depending on your previous study, you may need to complete additional units, some of which may only be available on campus.
Undergraduate
Why choose Secondary Education with Southern Cross?
Top 100
Top 100 Young Universities (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
90% undergraduate employment
Graduates are classroom-ready and highly sought after (Graduate Outcome Survey 2018-2020)
5-star rating
Postgraduate employment and student support in Education and Training (GUG 2024).
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A better way to learn
We’re always looking for a better way to do things. That’s why we’re delivering our courses in six-week terms.
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Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Entry pathways
There are many ways to get into Southern Cross University. Discover your options with an entry pathway.
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Come visit
Get a taste of the Southern Cross University experience through our webinars, campus tours and info sessions.
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