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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Secondary Education (Science)

  • Bachelor

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Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
348JA.2, 113223A

About this course

Join our Secondary Education webinar

Connect with faculty staff and a current student, at our upcoming webinar for our Secondary Education degrees. Explore entry requirements, course content, career outcomes and get a taste of what student life at UC is like.

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Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in two science disciplines, across a range of classes and year groups, within a secondary school environment.
  • learn the theories and principles that are the foundation for educational practice in secondary settings.
  • demonstrate an understanding of student needs and differences, and develop teaching activities for a range of indigenous, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and mainstream settings.
  • develop and implement effective assessment strategies and carry out evaluation of teaching programs, resources and your own teaching.
  • apply the required content knowledge for all secondary school curriculum areas to teaching and reporting methods, alternate/enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies, and the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning.

Career pathways

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Science teacher
  • Chemistry teacher
  • Biology teacher
  • Earth and Environmental Science teacher
  • Physics teacher
  • Maths teacher
  • Head of department
  • Principal
  • Deputy principal
  • Executive teacher
  • Head teacher welfare
  • Director of curriculum
  • Year adviser
  • Special needs teacher
  • Gifted and talented teacher
  • Relief teacher
  • Guidance officer
  • Careers adviser
  • Learning support teacher
  • Student adviser
  • Education adviser
  • Schools policy adviser
  • Vocational education and training instructor
  • Private tutor
  • Schools engagement coordinator.

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.