The University of New England
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
8P
Campus
Armidale (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) at The University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales, 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
19,355
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
6.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
88.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Capability assessment: Applicants for initial teacher education courses must satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry.
- Academic prerequisites for initial teacher education courses.
- Questionnaire: Applicants are required to answer four questions about their motivation and suitability for teaching.
- Preview the teaching questionnaire .
- Check the special requirements and policies for this course . | Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of mathematics.
- For 396695/396696 (Secondary STEM): Any 4 units of science.
- For Secondary Arts: Any 2 units of music for those pursuing music as a teaching area.
- Recommended studies: For those intending to teach: Mathematics, Agriculture or Science : 2 units in the relevant subject.
- For those intending to teach music: Any 1 unit of music.
- For those intending to teach Language: Any 1 unit of that language.
- Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10 Other applicants Visit the UNE website for details about UNE pathways to initial teacher education courses based on your specific circumstances.
- Also refer to UNE general admission criteria .
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
19,355
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
6%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
88%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary