When studied full time, the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) is a one-year, advanced undergraduate degree. It can be taken after completing an undergraduate degree in education and is the ideal next step for high-achieving students who want to further their own education.
Throughout this honours year, you’ll discover more about the development of research in the field of teaching and you’ll hone your analytical skills. This will deepen your knowledge and the application of methods specific to educational research.
Once you’ve graduated, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to meet the Australian graduate teacher standards, and the drive to shape the way future generations participate in their community and interpret the world around them.
Additionally, this year of study can also serve as a pathway into a graduate research degree. When you study a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) at UNSW, you’ll hone your analytical skills and deepen your knowledge of the application of methods specific to educational research. Embrace diverse ways of learning and confidently guide future generations.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Students must have completed the UNSW Bachelor of Education or other recognised Level 7 qualification with a major in a stream offered in the program. Students in a dual degree must have completed 144 uoc including all requirements for the Education component. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher (or equivalent) in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied. It is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School in which the stream(s) is/are based.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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