Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
at The University of Sydney, New South Wales.
A four-year AITSL-accredited initial teacher education degree at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work. Includes 80+ days of professional experience and the option to combine with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science for a teaching specialism.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Sydney Bachelor of Education (Secondary). We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80.05 | UAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
Most recent published cutoff is 80.05 for the 2025 intake.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered high-school teachers across the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Schools NSW and independent schools after NESA registration.
- First-year jobs typically include permanent teaching positions in Sydney metropolitan high schools, regional NSW and the Northern Territory through the NSW DoE graduate recruitment program.
- Many alumni progress to head of department, leadership roles and curriculum advisory positions with NESA and the NSW Department of Education.
Professional accreditation
- AITSL accredited initial teacher education
- NESA accredited for NSW teacher accreditation
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 USyd
Sources
- https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/bachelor-of-education-secondary.html
- https://www.uac.edu.au/
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Sydney handbook and on UAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usyd/bachelor-of-education-secondary.