Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies

Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies prepares individuals for a career in secondary education, offering insights into adolescent development, classroom technology, and literacy across the curriculum. It provides entry and credit towards the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) degree at Curtin.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

12 semesters part-time

Course Code

UH-STES

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$2,200 per year

About this course

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in secondary education and may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) degree at Curtin. You will explore the world of child development pertaining to adolescents, the use of technology in the classroom for middle and upper secondary school-aged learners, and explore literacy and how it impacts across the secondary school curriculum. This course will also examine some of the issues and trends that impact on teaching and schooling.

What you'll learn

Apply principles and concepts of teaching in a variety of contexts relevant to paraprofessional work and/or further learning
Apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills to generate innovative solutions to teaching problems
Use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and other members of the school community
Consider global perspectives on education and international teaching standards
Demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on education and teaching
Work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

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You're considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

The Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education).

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Apply principles and concepts of teaching in a variety of contexts relevant to paraprofessional work and/or further learning
Apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills to generate innovative solutions to teaching problems
Use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and other members of the school community
Consider global perspectives on education and international teaching standards
Demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on education and teaching
Work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

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Curtin course code: UH-STES
Last updated on: 14 October 2025

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Curtin University.

79.9%

Overall satisfaction

81.3%

Skill scale

56.5%

Teaching scale

76.3%

Employed full-time

$68.1k

Average salary

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