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The University of New England

Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)

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 (K-12 Teaching) 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

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

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English. For details about academic prerequisites for initial teacher education courses , visit the UNE website. | Capability assessment: Applicants for initial teacher education courses must satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of a non
  • academic capability assessment. 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: English Standard, Mathematics Standard 2. Recommended studies: Depending on specialisation
  • Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics, Mathematics, Software Design. Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10 Other applicants 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

Total Students19,355
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students6%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

88%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

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

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page