Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies)

The four-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) curriculum combines professional teacher education with specialised knowledge in design, technologies, computing, and STEM. In Year 1, students build foundations in learning and teaching, literacy and numeracy, design principles, STEM, textiles, and food and society, while completing the required LANTITE tests. Year 2 develops teaching capabilities through curriculum planning and professional experience placements of 15 and 20 days, alongside studies in product design, electromechanical technologies, computing, programming, and selected specialisations such as timber, metal, textiles, or food and nutrition. In Year 3, students progress to advanced teaching practice, including positive learning environments and inclusive education, while studying design and technologies pedagogy, product design innovation, engineering technologies, web development, and technologies professional experience. Students also develop awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and cultures. Year 4 focuses on assessment and data-informed teaching, social justice, community engagement, professional identity, object-oriented programming, digital technologies pedagogy, and senior secondary curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. A final 25-day professional experience placement provides further opportunity to apply teaching skills in authentic school environments. Overall, the program integrates education theory, practical design and technology skills, computing, STEM, curriculum knowledge, and extensive classroom experience. Graduates are prepared to teach areas such as Design and Technology, Digital Technologies, Computing, Engineering, Food Technology, Textiles, and STEM while inspiring students to develop creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.