Course Overview

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) at Federation University Australia in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

12,478

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

32.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

75.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£29,230

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$4,908

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching)
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching)
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Literacy and numeracy test If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Click to Register for Test Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Media, Physical Education or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Literacy and numeracy test If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Click to Register for Test Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Media, Physical Education or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Literacy and numeracy test If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Click to Register for Test Minimum requirements Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field
and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Literacy and numeracy test If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Click to Register for Test Minimum requirements Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing
and At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. OR Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. Resume If you have completed a Certificate IV, please provide a current resume showing evidence of at least one year of experience in a relevant education or support services role. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Any relevant work and/or life experience that you would like considered as part of your application should be included in the VTAC personal statement. Please include your employment history and any relevant volunteer work. Minimum requirements Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. | Current Year 12 graduates Casper All applicants are required to complete Acuity Insights as part of their application. Acuity Insights is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Acuity Insights consists of two parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit Acuity Insights . To view test dates and times, please visit the Acuity Insights test dates and fees . Acuity Insights requirements: Part one (compulsory): Casper : 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduating from this program, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Visit our website for more information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Recent Year 12 graduates Casper All applicants are required to complete Acuity Insights as part of their application. Acuity Insights is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Acuity Insights consists of two parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit Acuity Insights . To view test dates and times, please visit the Acuity Insights test dates and fees . Acuity Insights requirements: Part one (compulsory): Casper : 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduating from this program, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Visit our website for more information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with Higher Education study Casper All applicants are required to complete Acuity Insights as part of their application. Acuity Insights is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Acuity Insights consists of two parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit Acuity Insights . To view test dates and times, please visit the Acuity Insights test dates and fees . Acuity Insights requirements: Part one (compulsory): Casper : 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduating from this program, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Visit our website for more information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with VET study Casper All applicants are required to complete Acuity Insights as part of their application. Acuity Insights is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Acuity Insights consists of two parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit Acuity Insights . To view test dates and times, please visit the Acuity Insights test dates and fees . Acuity Insights requirements: Part one (compulsory): Casper : 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduating from this program, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Visit our website for more information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with work and life experience Casper All applicants are required to complete Acuity Insights as part of their application. Acuity Insights is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Acuity Insights consists of two parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit Acuity Insights . To view test dates and times, please visit the Acuity Insights test dates and fees . Acuity Insights requirements: Part one (compulsory): Casper : 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduating from this program, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Visit our website for more information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

12,478

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

32%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students12,478

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students32%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

75%

Employed after graduation