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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts

Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 4 years 
Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER):The Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) and cut-off scores will vary from year to year. The TER listed in these pages are based on the Semester 1 (January) 2009 offer round. Use these as a guide only for 2010 admission. 70.60
Location: On campus 
Professional Recognition/Membership:
This double degree provides an academic qualification which will enable graduates to register for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Applicants need to check interstate registration requirements as they may change.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts:

  • will prepare you to teach in secondary schools, covering Years 8 to 12
  • provides a rich liberal education for all new teachers, allowing for specialisation in two areas of choice.

As part of this double degree program you will:

  • choose from the following specialisations: Society and the Environment, Information Technology, English, Drama, Health Education, Physical Education, Modern Languages, Junior Science, Senior Science (Biology, and Earth Sciences), Mathematics or Visual Arts
  • complete a major sequence and a minor sequence related to a selected 2 teaching specialisations in Arts from about 40 different options.

A Teaching Practicum program is common to all Education degrees.

Our aim is to educate teachers who appreciate the complex nature of their work and practice in ways that promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.

What will I study? 

Refer to the program of study.

What is Education?

Education encompasses teaching and learning specific skills, and something less tangible but more profound: the imparting of knowledge, positive judgment and well-developed wisdom.

Why study Education at Flinders?

Our education courses:

  • allow you to complete 2 degrees in 4 years
  • provide specialised options for those who wish to teach at different levels within the education system
  • prepare students to become effective and appropriately skilled teachers
  • open a wider range of career options than conventional teaching programs
  • promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Education degree?  

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Domestic studentsWho are domestic students?

International studentsWho are international students?

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None 
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • mature age entry (STAT)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications. 

English language requirements  
Additional requirements:All students must have cleared a police check before they can undertake their compulsory practice teaching. Additional requirements:All students must have cleared a police check before they can undertake their compulsory practice teaching.

Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points

LOTE Bonus Points are available to students who have studied an approved language other than English subject in Year 12. Applicants will receive a maximum of two bonus points for LOTE subjects, regardless of the number of LOTE subjects studied.  For further information refer to Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 214651CRICOS code: 051687G
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry NoMid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry No
Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: International Office  

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount What is a Commonwealth supported place? $5,365N/A 
Full fee paying N/A$15,800

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?How are these fees calculated?

Related courses

Further study options

Selected students are offered the opportunity to complete an honours program in education or arts.

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

Education (PDF 580KB) eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus

Contact

School of Education
Tel:(08) 8201 2441
Email: eduinfo@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders

CRICOS Provider: 00114A | Updated: 29 Jan 2010