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Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

ProviderAustralian Catholic University
Course code: QTAC113472UniversityStudy area: Teacher Education: SecondaryData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Brisbane · QLD

Course overview

Become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference. In a supportive and collaborative learning environment, backed by world leading expertise, you will build your knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity as a secondary teacher. Develop the practical skills to nurture and advocate for secondary school students with a disability learning or behavioural difficulties. This course combines one discipline teaching area with special education giving you the ability to gain registration to teach in both secondary and special education settings. Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day. For more information, visit Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) at ACU.

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Career Opportunities
Secondary school education, special needs education, community centre education, private colleges, inclusive education settings, correctional facilities for youth or adults, advocacy, policy development.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU's website.

English requirement
IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesNepal · Viet Nam
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsInformation Tech/Computing and Mathematics · Nursing
1
NepalHigh school background
Bachelor of NursingBachelor degree · Nursing · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 2.9/4.02.90 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Teaching SecondaryMaster degree · Information Tech/Computing and Mathematics · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BrisbaneQLDJuly 2026
  • BrisbaneQLDMarch 2026
  • BrisbaneQLD