Education (Secondary), Bachelor

If you are passionate about supporting young people's development, La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Education provides an ideal pathway to a fulfilling teaching career. Expertly crafted by seasoned educators and learning specialists, this program equips you with essential skills, practical experience, and the confidence to impact students positively from your first day as a qualified teacher.You can explore teaching areas—such as secondary, primary, or early childhood and primary—at your own pace, deciding on a specialization only at the end of your first year. This allows for in-depth focus and the development of specialized expertise. Available across all La Trobe campuses in Victoria, the program offers flexible blended learning options, including online, school-based, community, and on-campus components, to help balance education with personal commitments.

Growing minds need guidance, support and inspiration. As the bridge between childhood and adult life, secondary teaching offers a unique opportunity to help shape our next generation of leaders.  

If you are looking to build a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, this major offers a perfect opportunity to get the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a real difference in the classroom.   

Focus on secondary school children, aged 12 to 18, and develop two curriculum specialisations that you’ll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. Choose from electives in science, languages, arts, psychology, physical education and many more. You’ll learn proven approaches while gaining an in-depth understanding of child psychology and how this important age group learns.  

Learn to plan and provide lessons, understand how to engage with a diverse range of learners, discover how to provide assessments, and get practise engaging with parents, other teachers and the school community.   

With extensive practical experience woven into the course, you’ll graduate ready to make a real and lasting difference for our next generation.