Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
at The University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
A four-year secondary teaching degree at Callaghan and Gosford (ranks shown are for Callaghan; Gosford's 2026 figure was 72.50). Graduates are eligible for NESA registration. Assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English and mathematics; study in your preferred teaching area is recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UoN Bachelor of Education (Secondary) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.25 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Teaching areas include Aboriginal studies, ancient history, biology, business studies, chemistry, design and technology, drama, earth and environmental science, economics, English, food technology, geography and more. Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for mathematics teaching, and Health and Movement Science plus a science for health and physical education teaching. High achievers can join the Research Honours program for their final two years.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete teacher observations and small-group participation followed by 90 days of professional experience in NSW schools.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered high-school teachers across the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Schools and independent schools, particularly in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
- First-year jobs typically include permanent teaching positions in regional NSW high schools, the NSW DoE graduate recruitment program and rural and remote schools.
- Many alumni progress to head of department, deputy principal and curriculum advisory roles.
Professional accreditation
- Accredited initial teacher education program (NESA registration eligible)
Typical first jobs
- Secondary teacher in NSW Department of Education public schools
- Secondary teacher in NSW Catholic schools
- Secondary teacher in NSW independent schools
- Casual or temporary teacher building toward permanency
- Rural and remote teacher under NSW Beyond the Line program
- Subject coordinator and head of department within five to ten years
Graduate starting salary
$80,000 - $88,000 per year
Source: education.nsw.gov.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates of this accredited initial teacher education program are eligible for registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and can teach in NSW government, Catholic and independent secondary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students passionate about a specific teaching subject and high-school learners
- Those willing to live and teach in rural NSW for placement or work
- People who can balance subject-area study with pedagogy theory
- Students happy to be observed and evaluated by supervising teachers
- Those committed to NESA accreditation requirements
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike formal lesson planning and reflective writing
- Those uncomfortable managing teenage classroom behaviour
- Anyone hoping to avoid the LANTITE pre-graduation test
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Education (Secondary) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at UoN
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Newcastle website and on UAC before applying.