About Secondary Education (BEd/B Other Degree)
To nurture and inspire the young minds of the future is one of the highest aspirations. As a Secondary Teacher you will play a multi-faceted role in the development of knowledge, skills and resources that young people require to meet their goals. A Secondary Education degree allows you to combine your passion, for instance, for drama and theatre or the natural environment with the techniques to pass on this knowledge to others. As a Secondary Teacher Education graduate you will be qualified to teach one or more subjects at the secondary school level.
For a qualification in Secondary Teacher Education you will take the Bachelor of Education studied concurrently with a Bachelor's degree that is relevant to one of the following learning areas in secondary schools: English, Drama, Media, Society and Environment, Science, Mathematics, Languages Other Than English (LOTE); English as a Second Language (ESL). Advice about prerequisites for the curriculum majors and minors suitable for each of these learning areas may be obtained from the University.
What can I do with my Secondary Education degree?
Murdoch Secondary Education graduates are employed in government and non-government schools and other education-related occupations.
How to apply
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
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Course Details
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| Length |
4 years full time internal study or part time equivalent
Please note that international students can only study full-time |
| International fee information |
$15,750 indicative annual fee |
| Location |
South Street Campus and available fully externally |
| Murdoch course code |
B1159 (BEd/BA); B1161 (BEd/BSc); B1275 (BEd/BPsych); B1168 (BEd/BAsianSt); B1170 (BEd/BEcon); B1275 (BEd/B MMedia); B1174 (BEd/BEnvSc) ; B1219 (BEd/BLS); B1232 (BEd/BMedia) ; B1235 (BEd/BMassComm) |
| TISC Code |
MUE4C (BEd/BA)
MUE5C (BEd/BSc)
MUE3C (BEd/Other degree) |
| TER cut-off score 2008 |
BEd/BA 72.45 or country equivalent
BEd/BSc 70.50 or country equivalent
BEd/Other degree 71.55 or country equivalent
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| STAT score required |
>145 |
| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended subjects:
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course Structure
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas.
Select five of any units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites and course requirements for your non-Education degree.
What are my Career Options?
As a Murdoch Education graduate, your prospects within the primary and secondary school teaching professions are excellent. Although your Murdoch degree will lead you towards plenty of work and study opportunities in the field of teaching, you are not absolutely confined to it. Your options will be wider if you combine your degree with other disciplines. The following describes teaching as a particular profession to consider.
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What they do |
| Teacher |
Teachers design classroom presentations to meet student’s needs and abilities. They also work with students individually. Teachers plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. They observe and evaluate a student’s performance and potential and increasingly are asked to use new assessment methods. For example, teachers may examine a portfolio of a student’s artwork or writing in order to judge the student’s overall progress. They then can provide additional assistance in areas in which a student needs help. Teachers also grade papers, prepare report cards, and meet with parents and school staff to discuss a student’s academic progress or personal problems.
In addition to conducting classroom activities, Teachers oversee study halls and homerooms, supervise extracurricular activities, and accompany students on field trips. They may identify students with physical or mental problems and refer the students to the proper authorities. Secondary school teachers occasionally assist students in choosing courses, colleges, and careers. Teachers also participate in education conferences and workshops.
Teachers often work with students from varied ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. With growing minority populations in most parts of the country, it is important for teachers to work effectively with a diverse student population. Accordingly, some schools offer training to help teachers enhance their awareness and understanding of different cultures. Teachers may also include multicultural programming in their lesson plans, to address the needs of all students, regardless of their cultural background.
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| Special Education Teacher |
Special Education Teachers work with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities. A small number of special education teachers work with students with mental retardation or autism, primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy. However, the majority of special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using the general education curriculum, or modifying it, to meet the child’s individual needs.
Special Education Teachers design and teach appropriate curricula, assign work geared toward each student’s needs and abilities, and grade papers and homework assignments. They are involved in the students’ behavioural, social, and academic development, helping the students develop emotionally, feel comfortable in social situations, and be aware of socially acceptable behaviour. As schools become more inclusive, special education teachers and general education teachers are increasingly working together in general education classrooms.Special education teachers help general educators adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities. They coordinate the work of teachers, teacher assistants, and related personnel, such as therapists and social workers, to meet the individualized needs of the student within inclusive special education programs.
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| Education Administrator |
Education Administrators provide instructional leadership as well as manage the day-to-day activities in schools. Education Administrators set educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures to carry them out. They also supervise managers, support staff, teachers, counsellors, librarians, coaches, and others. They develop academic programs; monitor students’ educational progress; train and motivate teachers and other staff; manage career counselling and other student services; administer recordkeeping; prepare budgets; handle relations with parents, prospective and current students, employers, and the community; and perform many other duties. |
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