Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee171,104 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year42,776 AUD
Course Duration4.0 Year
(208 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
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.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
3
Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Scholarship
China Elite Scholarship
President's International Scholarship
Macquarie University $15,000 UAC International Scholarship
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
NSW
Campus:Macquarie University Campus
Address:Balaclava Rd, NORTH RYDE, NSW 2113
Postcode:2113
Campus:Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde Campus
