Course Overview

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) 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

35,037

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

17.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

81.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

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

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre - there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 4 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, Visual Arts, Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Visual Communication Design equals 4 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website | Current Year 12 graduates ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). For more information, please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for ACU Initial Teacher Education Students 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: Working with Children in Victoria Recent Year 12 graduates ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). For more information, please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for ACU Initial Teacher Education Students 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: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with Higher Education study ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). For more information, please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for ACU Initial Teacher Education Students 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: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with VET study ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). For more information, please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for ACU Initial Teacher Education Students 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: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with work and life experience ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). For more information, please visit Literacy and Numeracy Test for ACU Initial Teacher Education Students 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: Working with Children in Victoria | Year 12 prerequisites 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
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. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: As for year 12 or equivalent
The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00.

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

35,037

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

17%

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 Students35,037

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students17%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

81%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science

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