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Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts — full-time or part-time

Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelors Pass

  • Duration

    4-F or 8-P

  • Campus

    Online

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    March 2027

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts — full-time or part-time at Southern Cross University in Victoria, Australia is a bachelors pass 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

18,348

Staff Ratio

43.0:1

International

30.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

83.0%

of graduates employed

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts — full-time or part-time
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts — full-time or part-time topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts — full-time or part-time
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years | Working with Children Check required for placements. | All students need to attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in their first year of study.

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

18,348

Total students

Staff Ratio

43:1

Students per staff

International Students

30%

Of student body

University Stats

Total Students18,348
Student-to-Staff Ratio43:1
International Students30%

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

83%

Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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