Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / BA of Behavioural Science

Are you passionate about teaching and guiding secondary students through their formative teenage years? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree will give you qualifications to work with students aged 12 - 17 in Australian Catholic, Independent and Government schools. The five-year double degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. As part of your studies, you will complete 32 weeks of school-based practical experience and choose a Major and Specialisation teaching area. Contact us today to start making a difference.

Why study this degree?

• If your ambition is to teach in a secondary school environment, you will be well-prepared with our five-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree. It is a well-rounded undergraduate program that combines theory, the latest teaching technology, and plenty of hands-on classroom experience. Working from a rigorous and practical curriculum, you will acquire the academic skills to teach secondary school students.
• In addition, you will be required to choose one major teaching area such as English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science or Religious Education. You will complete eight courses in your chosen major area, plus four courses in your chosen area of specialisation.
• The Bachelor of Behavioural Science component of the double degree combines elements of psychology, political science, cultural studies, and sociology. Integrating specialised knowledge developed in these social science disciplines with a strong focus on critical psychology forges a connection between traditional psychology and social work. As a result, you will have the skills to work with the marginalised or disadvantaged in education and non-education settings.
• The 32 weeks of supervised teaching (practicum) experience is integral to your degree. This is divided into two weeks of classroom immersion and teacher assistance in your first year; one term with a particular focus on your Learning Area Major in your second and third years; one term with a special focus on your Learning Area Specialisation in your third year; and an internship in your final year which focuses on both your Learning Area Major and Specialisation, as well as Religious Education if you have chosen to complete your accreditation to teach Religious Education.
• Our degree will provide the academic skills you need to support, engage, and extend secondary school children by integrating theory and practice. So get in contact with us today to enrol.
• Please note: Education students in WA must sit the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). The test is administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). You must register and pay for the test.

Career opportunities

• Teachers graduating with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree will be able to work in Australia as secondary school teachers in Catholic, Independent and Government schools in specialised areas depending on their chosen specialisation and major. While the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component prepares you for a wide range of careers, including youth work, advertising, marketing, policy and research, consumer research, industrial relations, human resources, program coordination and welfare.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.