Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). A Personal Statement is required.
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. A Personal Statement is required, and English language requirements must also be met.
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- 029638A
| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2024 | Trimester 2 – June 2024 | Trimester 3 – October 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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In today's increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is essential to help students develop 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
If you're passionate about STEM and you want to develop the knowledge and skills to become a sought-after secondary teacher, the UNE Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) is for you.
You have the flexibility to design your course from a wide range of teaching areas, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Computing and Agriculture. Moreover, UNE is currently the only provider of an undergraduate NESA-accredited degree that offers Agriculture as a teaching area.
Our coursework is contemporary and well-rounded, ensuring you are ready to enter the profession with specialist STEM knowledge and real-world skills to pursue a rewarding teaching career.
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) with UNE?
UNE's goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an independent, valuable STEM teacher who can ignite students' curiosity, build knowledge and develop their potential.
What makes our course different?
- Develop broad STEM teaching skills and discover how to create dynamic, engaging learning experiences for students.
- Put your academic knowledge into real world practice with 80 days of professional experience in a secondary school, including an online demonstration school.
- Choose from a variety of subjects across the spectrum of STEM education. In addition to a broad range of core units, we offer a multitude of elective units in fields such as Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental science, and Computer Programming, User Experience and Interaction Design, just to name a few. Additionally, we’re currently the only provider of an undergraduate NESA-accredited degree that offers the sought-after subject of Agriculture as a teaching area.
- Develop yourself into a confident, independent, reflective STEM teacher who can adapt efficiently and constructively to changes within the profession.
- Study in a way that best fits your schedule. UNE offers this degree full-time (four years) and part-time (up to ten years) to suit your needs.
By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified teachers. Year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: This course is only open to you if you hold an Australian Temporary Resident status that permits you to study online. In addition, it is a NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirement that a minimum of 50% of Professional Experience placements are completed in Australian settings.
Transfer from another UNE course
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must:
- Have completed 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.3, OR 5 or more units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- Satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: This course is only open to you if you hold an Australian Temporary Resident status that permits you to study online. In addition, it is a NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirement that a minimum of 50% of Professional Experience placements are completed in Australian settings.
Transfer from another UNE course
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must:
- Have completed 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.3, OR 5 or more units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- Satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- A personal statement. This is a requirement of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) consisting of four questions regarding your motivation and suitability to teach. Learn how to write and submit your personal statement.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing can only be granted for EDAE, EDEE, EDIT, EDME and EDSE units completed within the past 5 years. Advanced Standing for EDEE units can only be granted if you have completed the equivalent of these units at another institution. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- EDUC106 Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days
- EDUC458 Reflective Practitioner: PrEx 30 days
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
In addition to meeting the minimum Guaranteed ATAR, you must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are two ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course. You can receive a maximum of five points in addition to your ATAR result. It is possible to be considered for either the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme OR the Educational Access Scheme, but not both.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE automatically offers an additional five points of adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants from regional, rural and remote locations without the need for an application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Transfer from another UNE course
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must:
- Have completed 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.3, OR 5 or more units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- Satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (completed Certificate IV or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
You must also satisfy the School of Education of your suitability for teaching by completing a Personal Statement.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
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There is more than one way to study the course of your dreams at UNE. Head over to our Teaching Solution Finder to find the right pathway for you.
Pathways Enabling Course
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online course designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Pathways Enabling Course
TRACKS (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a preparation course run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
If you are intending to undertake Mathematics, Agriculture or any of the Science Teaching Areas, we recommend you have studied the relevant subject/s at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Note for International Students
Prospective International Students should seek advice regarding professional experience Australian setting requirements before applying. See Professional Placement information.
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- A personal statement. This is a requirement of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) consisting of four questions regarding your motivation and suitability to teach. Learn how to write and submit your personal statement.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing can only be granted for EDAE, EDEE, EDIT, EDME and EDSE units completed within the past 5 years. Advanced Standing for EDEE units can only be granted if you have completed the equivalent of these units at another institution. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- EDUC106 Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days
- EDUC458 Reflective Practitioner: PrEx 30 days
Course structure
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points which includes 80 days of embedded professional experience in the designated teaching areas.
2. Candidates are required to pass 48 credit points of discipline units prior to commencing any curriculum unit and/or their first professional experience placement.
3. The Science Discipline component of the integrated degree shall total 96 credit points and comprises:
(i) 60 credit points from Group 1 in a First Teaching Area from: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics, Physics, Software Design and Development; and
(ii) 36 credit points from Group 2 in another First Teaching Area from: Agriculture, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics, Software Design and Development; or
(iii) 24 credit points from Group 3 in an Additional Teaching Area from: Agriculture, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics or Software Design and Development and an additional 12 credit points from any Teaching Area listed in Group 1, 2 or 3 where they meet the pre and co-requisites for the units.
4. The Education component of the combined degree shall total 96 credit points including 80 days of embedded professional experience in the designated teaching areas and comprises:
- 60 credit points of Compulsory Education units including 80 days of embedded professional experience in the designated teaching areas;
- 36* credit points of Curriculum units depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas
- between 0 and 18 credit points of Listed Elective Education units depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas.
*Exceptions
- 18 credit points for candidates selecting both Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as their areas.
- 30 credit points for candidates selecting Information Processes and Technology or Software Design and Development as their Group 1 First Teaching Area, as they complete 18 credit points of Curriculum units associated with these teaching areas, and 12 credit points in their Group 2 or Group 3 Teaching Area, for a total of 30 credit points.
5. Candidates must pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to qualify for the award. The test must be passed before the final professional experience placement.
6. Candidates must pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) during the final professional experience placement.
96 credit points
Candidates undertake:
(i) 60 credit points in a First Teaching Area as specified in Group 1;
AND
(ii) 36 credit points in another First Teaching Area as specified in Group 2;OR
(iii) 24 credit points in an Additional Teaching Area as specified in Group 3; and an additional 12 credit points from any Teaching Area.First Teaching Area options are: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics/Physics, Physics, and Software Design and Development.
Additional Teaching Area options are: Agriculture, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics, and Software Design and Development.
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Agriculture are EDSE346, EDSE347, EDSE358 and EDSE361.
- Fundamentals of Agriculture (AGFN100) – 6 credit points
- Agricultural Plants: Adaptation and Physiology (AGRO200) – 6 credit points
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems II (AGSY102) – 6 credit points
- Animal Production Systems and Products (ANPR211) – 6 credit points
- Animal Handling (ANSC101) – 6 credit points
- Organisms and the Diversity of Life (BIOL120) – 6 credit points
- Soil Science (SOIL222) – 6 credit points
- Plant Protection (AGRO311) – 6 credit points
- Crop Production (AGRO321) – 6 credit points
- Grazing Systems (AGSY300) – 6 credit points
- Sustainable Agricultural Water Management (AGWT300) – 6 credit points
- Animal Function, Health and Welfare (ANPR321) – 6 credit points
- Feedlot Management (ANPR340) – 6 credit points
- Precision Agriculture (PA335) – 6 credit points
- Poultry Production (PLTY301) – 6 credit points
- Productive Soil Systems (SOIL311) – 6 credit points
- Fundamentals of Sheep and Wool Production (WOOL300) – 6 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Biology are EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361, and EDSE362.
- Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I (BCHM210) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Biology: Cells and Life (BIOL110) – 6 credit points
- Organisms and the Diversity of Life (BIOL120) – 6 credit points
- Chemistry I (CHEM110) – 6 credit points
- Chemistry II (CHEM120) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Genetics (GENE210) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Microbiology (MICR220) – 6 credit points
- Plant Diversity (BOTY203) – 6 credit points
- Vertebrate Zoology - Evolution and Diversity (ZOOL203) – 6 credit points
- Human Physiology (PSIO411) – 6 credit points
- Ecology of Plant Populations (ECOL307) – 6 credit points
- Conservation Biology (EM353) – 6 credit points
- Animal Behaviour (ZOOL326) – 6 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Chemistry are EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361, and EDSE362.
- Chemistry I (CHEM110) – 6 credit points
- Chemistry II (CHEM120) – 6 credit points
- Biological and Organic Chemistry (CHEM204) – 6 credit points
- Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM220) – 6 credit points
- Analytical Chemistry (CHEM250) – 6 credit points
- Applied Physical and Materials Chemistry (CHEM305) – 6 credit points
- Quantitative Skills with Applications (MTHS110) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Chemistry (CHEM100) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
- Organic Synthesis and Catalysis (CHEM302) – 6 credit points
- Medicinal Chemistry (CHEM303) – 6 credit points
- Materials Chemistry (CHEM306) – 6 credit points
- Forensic and Analytical Chemistry (FSC310) – 6 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Earth and Environmental Science are EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361, and EDSE362.
- Introduction to Biology: Cells and Life (BIOL110) – 6 credit points
- Organisms and the Diversity of Life (BIOL120) – 6 credit points
- Ecology - Populations to Ecosystems (ECOL203) – 6 credit points
- Our Blue Planet (GEOL110) – 6 credit points
- Dynamic Earth (GEOL120) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Palaeontology (GEOL202) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Geology (GEOL313) – 6 credit points
- Soil Science (SOIL222) – 6 credit points
- Ecology of Plant Populations (ECOL307) – 6 credit points
- Pollution Management (RSNR301) – 6 credit points
- Integrated Water Resource Management (RSNR302) – 6 credit points
- Sustainable Land Management (RSNR303) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Information Processes and Technology are EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353.
- Discrete Mathematics (AMTH140) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 1 (COSC101) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- Management Information Systems (COSC372) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- Computer Networks and Network Security (COSC340) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Mathematics are EDME392, EDME393, EDME394, and EDME395.
- Probability and Simulation (MATH260) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 2 (MTHS130) – 6 credit points
- Multivariable Calculus (PMTH212) – 6 credit points
- Linear Algebra (PMTH213) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Topology (PMTH331) – 6 credit points
- Abstract Algebra (PMTH332) – 6 credit points
- Complex Analysis (PMTH333) – 6 credit points
- Number Theory (PMTH338) – 6 credit points
- Differential Equations (PMTH339) – 6 credit points
54 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Mathematics and Physics are EDME392, EDME394, EDSE358, and EDSE361.
- Probability and Simulation (MATH260) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 2 (MTHS130) – 6 credit points
- Applied Physics I (PHYS131) – 6 credit points
- Applied Physics II (PHYS132) – 6 credit points
- Multivariable Calculus (PMTH212) – 6 credit points
- Linear Algebra (PMTH213) – 6 credit points
- Electromagnetism 1 (PHYS204) – 6 credit points
- Topics in Advanced Physical Sciences (PHYS208) – 6 credit points
- Sensors and Signal Processing (PHYS213) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Microscopic to Macroscopic Physics and Chemistry (PHYS301) – 6 credit points
- Digital Electronic Systems (PHYS311) – 6 credit points
- Applied Photonics (PHYS313) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Topology (PMTH331) – 6 credit points
- Abstract Algebra (PMTH332) – 6 credit points
- Complex Analysis (PMTH333) – 6 credit points
- Number Theory (PMTH338) – 6 credit points
- Differential Equations (PMTH339) – 6 credit points
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Physics are EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361, and EDSE362.
- Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASTY221) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 2 (MTHS130) – 6 credit points
- Applied Physics I (PHYS131) – 6 credit points
- Applied Physics II (PHYS132) – 6 credit points
- Electromagnetism 1 (PHYS204) – 6 credit points
- Sensors and Signal Processing (PHYS213) – 6 credit points
- Multivariable Calculus (PMTH212) – 6 credit points
- Microscopic to Macroscopic Physics and Chemistry (PHYS301) – 6 credit points
- Digital Electronic Systems (PHYS311) – 6 credit points
- Applied Photonics (PHYS313) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a First Secondary Teaching Area in Software Design and Development are EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353.
- Discrete Mathematics (AMTH140) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 1 (COSC101) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Data Structures and Algorithms (COSC230) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- Parallel and Distributed Computing (COSC330) – 6 credit points
- Artificial Intelligence (COSC350) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Web Programming (COSC360) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
36 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a Second Secondary Teaching Area in Agriculture are EDSE346 and EDSE347.
- Fundamentals of Agriculture (AGFN100) – 6 credit points
- Agricultural Plants: Adaptation and Physiology (AGRO200) – 6 credit points
- Animal Handling (ANSC101) – 6 credit points
- Animal Production Systems and Products (ANPR211) – 6 credit points
- Plant Protection (AGRO311) – 6 credit points
- Crop Production (AGRO321) – 6 credit points
- Grazing Systems (AGSY300) – 6 credit points
- Sustainable Agricultural Water Management (AGWT300) – 6 credit points
- Animal Function, Health and Welfare (ANPR321) – 6 credit points
- Feedlot Management (ANPR340) – 6 credit points
- Precision Agriculture (PA335) – 6 credit points
- Poultry Production (PLTY301) – 6 credit points
- Productive Soil Systems (SOIL311) – 6 credit points
- Fundamentals of Sheep and Wool Production (WOOL300) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a Second Secondary Teaching Area in Information Processes and Technology are EDIT301 and EDIT302.
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- Management Information Systems (COSC372) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- Computer Networks and Network Security (COSC340) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a Second Secondary Teaching Area in Mathematics are EDME392 and EDME394.
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 2 (MTHS130) – 6 credit points
- Multivariable Calculus (PMTH212) – 6 credit points
- Linear Algebra (PMTH213) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Topology (PMTH331) – 6 credit points
- Abstract Algebra (PMTH332) – 6 credit points
- Complex Analysis (PMTH333) – 6 credit points
- Number Theory (PMTH338) – 6 credit points
- Differential Equations (PMTH339) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a Second Secondary Teaching Area in Software Design and Development are EDIT301 and EDIT302.
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Functional and Reactive Programming (COSC250) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- Parallel and Distributed Computing (COSC330) – 6 credit points
- Artificial Intelligence (COSC350) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Web Programming (COSC360) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for a Second Secondary Teaching Area in Agriculture are EDSE346 and EDSE347.
- Fundamentals of Agriculture (AGFN100) – 6 credit points
- Agricultural Plants: Adaptation and Physiology (AGRO200) – 6 credit points
- Animal Handling (ANSC101) – 6 credit points
- Animal Production Systems and Products (ANPR211) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for an Additional Teaching Area in Information Processes and Technology are EDIT301 and EDIT302.
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- Management Information Systems (COSC372) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for an Additional Teaching Area in Mathematics are EDME392 and EDME394.
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 2 (MTHS130) – 6 credit points
- Multivariable Calculus (PMTH212) – 6 credit points
- Linear Algebra (PMTH213) – 6 credit points
Note:
To maximise employment options it is recommended that candidates completing Information Processes and Technology also complete Mathematics or Agriculture as one of their other Teaching Areas.
Note: The approved Curriculum Units in the Education Component for an Additional Teaching Area Area in Software Design and Development are EDIT301 and EDIT302.
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Functional and Reactive Programming (COSC250) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
96 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:- Society and Education (EDCX246) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Education (EDCX313) – 6 credit points
- Literacies and Numeracies in Context (EDEE300) – 6 credit points
- Digital Literacy and Technologies Across the Curriculum (EDIT124) – 6 credit points
- Planning for Effective Learning: PrEx 20 days (EDLT302) – 6 credit points
- Classroom Behaviour Management: PrEx 20 days (EDSP324) – 6 credit points
- Inclusive Teaching (EDSP412) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days (EDUC106) – 6 credit points
- Teaching for Cultural Diversity - EAL/D Students (EDUC303) – 6 credit points
- Reflective Practitioner: PrEx 30 Days (EDUC458) – 6 credit points
Group 1: Candidates undertaking Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics/Mathematics or Physics, must complete all 4 curriculum units (24 credit points) associated with these Group 1 Teaching Areas.
Group 1: Candidates undertaking Information Processes and Technology or Software Design and Development must complete all 3 curriculum units (18 credit points) associated with these Group 1 Teaching Areas.
Group 2 and 3: Candidates undertaking Agriculture, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics, or Software Design and Development as either their Group 2 OR Group 3 Teaching Area, must complete the 2 curriculum units (12 credit points) specified for that area.
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Agriculture complete curriculum units EDSE346, EDSE347, EDSE358 and EDSE361.
Candidates completing Agriculture as a Group 2 or Group 3 Teaching Area complete curriculum units EDSE346 and EDSE347 in addition to the curriculum units for their Group 1 Teaching Area.
- Secondary Education: Agricultural Technology 7-10 (EDSE346) – 6 credit points
- Secondary Education: Agriculture 11-12 (EDSE347) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Biology complete curriculum units EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361 and EDSE362.
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Developing Professional Skills and Understanding (EDSE362) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Pedagogies for Senior Science (EDSE357) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Chemistry complete curriculum units EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361 and EDSE362.
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Developing Professional Skills and Understanding (EDSE362) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Pedagogies for Senior Science (EDSE357) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Earth and Environmental Science complete curriculum units EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361 and EDSE362.
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Developing Professional Skills and Understanding (EDSE362) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Pedagogies for Senior Science (EDSE357) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Information Processes and Technology complete curriculum units EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353.
Candidates completing a Group 2 or Group 3 Teaching Area in Information Processes and Technology complete curriculum units EDIT301 and EDIT302 in addition to the curriculum units for their Group 1 Teaching Area.
Candidates completing both Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development in combination across Group 1 and 2 or 3, complete curriculum units EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353 only.
- Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Foundation (EDIT301) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Advanced (EDIT302) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Mathematics complete curriculum units EDME392, EDME393, EDME394 and EDME395.
Candidates completing a Group 2 or Group 3 Teaching Area in Mathematics complete curriculum units EDME392 and EDME394 in addition to the curriculum units for their Group 1 Teaching Area.
- Junior Secondary Mathematics Education 7-10 (EDME392) – 6 credit points
- Junior Secondary Mathematical Investigations (EDME393) – 6 credit points
- Senior Secondary Mathematics Education 11-12 (EDME394) – 6 credit points
- Senior Secondary Mathematical Investigations (EDME395) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Mathematics and Physics complete curriculum units EDME392, EDME394, EDSE358 and EDSE361.
Please note candidates cannot complete Mathematics as a Group 2 or Group 3 Teaching Area if completing Mathematics and Physics as a Group 1 Teaching Area.
- Junior Secondary Mathematics Education 7-10 (EDME392) – 6 credit points
- Senior Secondary Mathematics Education 11-12 (EDME394) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Physics complete curriculum units EDSE357, EDSE358, EDSE361 and EDSE362.
- Science Education 11-12: Pedagogies for Senior Science (EDSE357) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 11-12: Plan, Assess and Report (EDSE358) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Foundation for Teaching (EDSE361) – 6 credit points
- Science Education 7-10: Developing Professional Skills and Understanding (EDSE362) – 6 credit points
Candidates completing a Group 1 First Teaching Area in Software Design and Development complete curriculum units EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353.
Candidates completing a Group 2 or Group 3 Software Design and Development complete curriculum units EDIT301 and EDIT302 in addition to the curriculum units for their Group 1 Teaching Area.
Candidates completing both Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development in combination across Group 1 and 2 or 3, complete curriculum units EDIT301, EDIT302 and EDSE353 only.
- Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Foundation (EDIT301) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Advanced (EDIT302) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
Candidates undertaking 36 credit points of Curriculum Units complete 0 credit points from the following units; OR
Candidates undertaking 30 credit points of Curriculum Units complete 6 credit points from the following units (this can only occur for students who are taking Information Processes and Technology or Software Design and Development as a Group 1 First Teaching Area, along with Agriculture or Mathematics as their Group 2 or 3 Teaching Area); OR
Candidates undertaking 18 credit points of Curriculum Units complete 18 credit points from the following units (this can only occur for students who are undertaking both Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as their Group 1 and Group 2 or 3 Teaching Area);
Or any other Education unit approved by the course coordinator.
- Drama Skills for Secondary Teachers (EDAE317) – 6 credit points
- History of Australian Education (EDCX335) – 6 credit points
- Sociology of Education (EDCX346) – 6 credit points
- Religion in Australia (EDCX377) – 6 credit points
- Grammar and Text Types for the Secondary Classroom (EDEE321) – 6 credit points
- Social and Collaborative Learning Technologies (EDIT313) – 6 credit points
- Talent Development in Mixed-ability Classes (EDLT321) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Learning Theory 1 (EDLT390) – 6 credit points
- Mathematics for the Inclusive Classroom (EDME340) – 6 credit points
- Health Promotion in Schools and the Community (EDPE343) – 6 credit points
- Secondary Education Sport Supervision (EDPE347) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence (EDSP245) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP354) – 6 credit points
- Investigating Education for Sustainability (EDUC328) – 6 credit points
Candidates are required to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to commencing their final professional experience placement.
Candidates are also required to successfully complete the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment during their final professional experience placement.
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| International | $31,432* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $6,072* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $351 |
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Scholarships
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) will give you an accredited qualification as a secondary school teacher qualified to teach in STEM teaching areas including Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science), Agriculture, and Computing.
You will graduate with 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 (high school) teaching
- school management and administration
- school outreach
- educational research.
On completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) you will have a qualification accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), providing graduates with a professional qualification meeting the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for initial teacher education programs, and ensures all graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines, under the AITSL framework for teacher registration. It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements. As of the date of publication, the NSW Department of Education requirements can be found here. Both public and private sector schools can set eligibility requirements relating to academic performance (including GPA requirements) in a student’s degree among other criteria. Requirements to teach internationally can vary from country to country.
Course outcomes
- satisfy the seven elements prescribed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership:
- know their students and how students learn;
- know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;
- plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;
- create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;
- assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;
- continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and
- continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will have the broad and coherent knowledge to effectively plan and deliver Science education in secondary school settings and will understand the cultural contexts and global perspectives of both their own teaching discipline and schooling in general and the diversity of the student population. They will be able to demonstrate intercultural competence by responding flexibly to the needs of students, colleagues, families and community members.
- Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Problem Solving
Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
- Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital resources and tools and their safe, legal and ethical use, and be able to apply this knowledge in the school setting.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates will have developed responsibility for others and an understanding that personal beliefs and actions impinge on others. They will demonstrate this through ethical conduct and by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, colleagues, families and the community.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates will understand the importance of life-long learning and will be equipped with the skills to pursue professional and personal development.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will be able to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve educational and professional goals.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024 No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 16 February 2024 | 26 February 2024 |
| Trimester 2 | 14 June 2024 | 24 June 2024 |
| Trimester 3 | 11 October 2024 | 21 October 2024 |
Important Notice for Prospective Students
For accurate, up-to-date details on entry requirements, course structure, and other essential information, please consult the UNE Student Handbook before applying or enrolling. The Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to assist in your decision-making process. We apologise for any inconvenience.
