Major overview
Inspire a love of language and literature as a secondary English teacher
3 reasons to study English teaching at Murdoch University
- Practise teaching strategies before entering the classroom using SimLab™, our virtual classroom technology that allows you to rehearse real teaching scenarios.
- Gain experience across diverse learning environments through placements in metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state schools.
- Graduate with a professional teaching portfolio demonstrating your lesson planning, classroom practice and teaching approach to future employers.
What you’ll learn
- Design engaging English lessons that explore literature, language and communication.
- Guide students in analysing a wide range of texts, from classic literature to contemporary media.
- Help students develop writing skills across different forms and purposes.
- Encourage critical thinking, interpretation and discussion of ideas and perspectives.
- Support students to communicate clearly and confidently in written and spoken forms.
- Create inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learners.
I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.
Jason Pitman, Education
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Your future career in teaching
- Secondary school English teacher
- English and English Literature ATAR teacher
- Literacy specialist
- Curriculum or subject coordinator
- Head of Learning Area (HOLA)
- Education program developer
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)
Ready to inspire the next generation? This teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career.