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Summary

Secondary education teachers guide and support high school students during what can be an exciting and challenging period in their lives. High-quality high school teachers inspire a love of learning and enquiry in their students and help them develop skills enabling them to reach their full potential.

In the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree, you'll choose a major in the discipline of your first teaching subject. This will allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of major business functions, as well as the qualifications to teach economics or business studies and commerce to secondary students. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component provides you with the equivalent of two years full-time professional study. Macquarie is a leader in educational research, and you'll be taught by academics who are researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning.

Key features

Acquire Key Learning Area subject content knowledge

Gain the qualifications to teach business studies or economics. Be classroom-ready by the time you graduate

Engage in early childhood, primary and secondary settings in year one, and local or regional professional placements in year two. Seamlessly transition to your career

Attend dedicated workshops in your final year to support your transition from university to the teaching profession. Benefit from our links with partner schools and on-campus centres

Enhance your learning via our links with hub and partner schools, which facilitate ongoing engagement with teachers and classrooms.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Education adviser

Education officer

Education policy adviser

Education researcher

Secondary teacher

Employers

Catholic Education

Department of Education

Education and training sector

Government schools

Independent schools

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business