Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours)
Degree Level Undergraduate
You're considered an International student if you are:
Degree Level Undergraduate
Start date
February
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
LHSE
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
Refer to program schedule and notes
More info
Fees
AUD$ 32,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements
CRICOS Code
108403F
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
OR
Higher education study
Bangladesh HSC | 4 |
Canada High School (OSSD) | 65 |
Eynesbury FSP | 330 |
German Abitur | 3.5 |
Kenya KCSE (average) | B+ |
Malaysia STPM (best 3) | 6 |
Malaysia UEC | 30 |
Norway GPA | 3 |
Pakistan HSSC | 85 |
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) | 7 |
Sweden GPA | 13 |
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board | 7 |
Vietnam | 7.5 |
Australia | 73 |
IB (best 6) | 26 |
USA SAT (1600) | 1110 |
India (best 4) State Board | 75 |
India (best 4) Central Board | 65 |
HKDSE | 15 |
Nepal NEB | 2.61 |
The Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) is a four year degree that meets national registration requirements. Preservice teachers complete 144 units of study, comprising 10 core courses (58.5 units), 4 curriculum courses (18 units), 1 elective course (4.5 units), plus a major of 8 courses (36 units) and a sub-major of 6 courses (27 units) in two of the following subject areas:
Arts (Drama and Creative Arts, Visual Arts)
English
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (sub-major only)
Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography)
Languages (French, Italian, Japanese, Languages Education for Proficient Speakers)
Mathematics
Outdoor Education (sub-major only)
Psychology (sub-major only)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Technologies (Design and Technology, Food and Textiles Technologies)
Digital Technologies (sub-major only)
The first school placement is undertaken in the first 6 months of study. There is also an option to complete a placement overseas and/or study tours in the Asia Pacific region.
The program structure enables preservice teachers to develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge coupled with the professional capacities to be responsive to the changing and challenging demands of being a secondary school teacher.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
Successful completion of this program provides a recognised academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Applicants should note there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and other registration and regulatory authorities. Applicants are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change.