Gain a broad science knowledge and develop essential classroom skills with the UNSW Bachelor of Science/Education (Secondary) double degree, graduating with a professional teaching qualification. Follow your passion for science and mathematics by teaching others – and make a difference in tomorrow’s world. Take your passion and potential for science and technology to new heights with an in-demand double degree at a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026). Gain a competitive advantage from hands-on learning experiences, cutting-edge facilities and learn from world-leading academics to prepare you for one of many vital teaching roles in the future.
In the UNSW Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) you’ll learn vital skills to pursue a highly employable career in secondary-school teaching, specialising in science and mathematics. After completion, you’ll have a professional teaching qualification and a flagship science degree from our science faculty, UNSW Science.
In your Bachelor of Science degree, you’ll gain a broad science knowledge suitable for educators. You’ll study core subjects, including mathematics, biology and chemistry to expand your general understanding of science. You’ll choose from nine majors, including biology and biodiversity, chemistry, genetics and advanced physics.
In the Bachelor of Education, your learning encompasses classroom experience, professional learning and development. You’ll cover educational psychology and educational theories, pedagogy, assessment, diversity, inclusivity, Indigenous perspectives and classroom management. By your second year of study, you’ll develop essential classroom skills and gain practical teaching experience.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 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 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
75.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
6.9
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
10.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
27.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1130.0
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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