Changes to Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) Program

We listened to your feedback and made changes to your program. We are committed to providing you with the best possible education to prepare you for a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher.

With changes in South Australia to incorporate Year 7 learning into secondary schools from 2022, secondary schools are looking for graduate teachers who can teach classes from Year 7 to Year 12.

We offer two Bachelor of Teaching programs to become a teacher:

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) is an accredited initial teacher education program that prepares you for teaching Years 7 to 10.
  • Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is an accredited initial teacher education program that prepares you for teaching Years 8 to 12.

We have changed our programs so you can teach Year 7 to 12.

  • Changes to your learning

    To ensure that you have the required knowledge, we are revising the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) and Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) programs to cover years 7 to 12.

    Courses exclusive to Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) or Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) programs will be revised and amalgamated.

    By consolidating the programs we offer, we will ensure that you are prepared to teach any secondary school year level. We want you to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to become classroom ready teachers.

    • Changes to your program

      From Semester 2, 2022, you will no longer be able to apply for the following programs:

      • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Arts
      • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Business Management*
      • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
      • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Music
      • Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Science

      *The last intake for the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Business Management was in 2021.

      To become a teacher, you will need to apply for the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) program.

    • Changes to your courses

      Your courses will change from Semester 1, 2023:

      • EDUC 3005 Middle Years Pedagogy and EDUC 3006 Secondary Years Pedagogy will be amalgamated into one course.
      • EDUC 4210 Literacy and Numeracy in the Middle Years and EDUC 4213 Education Research Skills will be amalgamated into one course, addressing both Literacy and Numeracy and Research Skills.
      • Year 4 placements will be allocated to any learning year level from Year 7 to 12.

      Going forward, students in the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) and the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) will study the same courses.

    What does this mean for me?

    If you are currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) program, two options are available to you.

    • Option 1: Transfer to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) - Recommended
    • Option 2: Remain in the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle)

    First, you'll need to carefully consider your options. If you need help deciding, you can make time to chat with Program Director John Willison.

    Please be assured that both programs are accredited by the Teachers Registration Board and allow you to become a registered teacher to teach in secondary schools in South Australia. You will not be disadvantaged whichever program you choose.

    The Internal Transfer process will be available throughout the year. Please note: if you choose to change your program in your final semester, the process is slightly different. See below for more details.

    • Option 1: Transfer to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) - Recommended

      We recommend that you transfer to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).

      The Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) better aligns with the recent move in South Australia to move Year 7 learning to secondary schools. The transfer will also provide you with a fresh start in the program and receive a new GPA (note this doesn’t apply if you are transferring in your final semester).

      If you transfer to the corresponding double degree, all eligible course credits will transfer over.

      The following Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) courses are permitted towards the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary). You are approved to count these courses towards the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).

      Middle Secondary
      EDUC 3005 Middle Years Pedagogy EDUC 3006 Secondary Years Pedagogy
      EDUC 4210 Literacy and Numeracy in the Middle Years EDUC 4213 Education Research Skills
      EDUC 4211 Middle Years Professional Experience A EDUC 4215 Secondary Years Professional Experience A

      If you choose to change the discipline degree, there will likely be tuition fee and COE implications (international students only), as not all courses credits may transfer to the new degree. For example, if you transfer from Bachelor of Teaching (Middle)/Bachelor of Science to Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts, it is very likely that you need to extend the program duration.

      Please note your LANTITE attempts will not reset.

      Option 1: Next steps

      Please read the options below carefully as they differ based on where you are in your studies.

      I am transferring before my final semester

      The following information applies to all students applying for an internal transfer, that is, students who are not in their final semester before graduation.

      To transfer, you apply through the Internal Transfer process.

      You may need to complete a Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) if you haven’t done so in the last 24 months. Please read the following information carefully as there are things you need to be aware:

      • Upon successful transfer, your transcript will show that you are active in a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) double degree.
      • You will have 9 years to complete the double degree program.
      • Your LANTITE attempts will not reset.
      • You need to select the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) program you wish to transfer to. You can choose a different double degree, but your courses may not transfer and the program duration may be extended.
      • There is no corresponding Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) equivalent for the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Business Management. We suggest you speak to a student advisor to chat about alternative options.
      • You will receive a new GPA for the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).
      • Only courses completed under the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) will appear on the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).
      • Your academic transcript will show all courses and final results for studies at the University of Adelaide.
      • Your academic transcript will show that you ‘discontinued’ from Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) and were ‘admitted’ to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).
      I am transferring in my final semester

      There is a separate process for students who wish to transfer in their last semester. Please read the information below carefully as you will not receive some of the benefits of internal transfer.

      We encourage you to submit your Program Change request (link below) as soon as possible as there are strict deadlines involved in changing your program immediately before graduation.

      • You must apply for a Program Change to graduate from the corresponding Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) double degree.
      • Please be aware that this form is only available when Conferral of Award applications are open. Please check the Conferral Deadlines website for more information.
      • You will retain your current GPA.
      • All courses completed under the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) will appear on the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) for the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).
      • Your academic transcript will show all courses and final results for studies at the University of Adelaide.
      • Your academic transcript will show a 'program change' from Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).

    • Option 2: Remain in the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle)

      You can remain in the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) program.

      From 2023 we will revise courses so that you still gain the knowledge that was previously exclusive to the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) program. This way you will not be disadvantaged from the perspective of program content.

      Please note the following:

      • You will graduate with a degree in Bachelor of Teaching (Middle).
      • You must complete your program within the maximum duration of 9 calendar years from when you were first admitted to the program. Years refers to calendar years, and includes any periods that you were not enrolled at the University.

      Option 2: Next steps

      No action is required if you intend to remain in the Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) program.

    Need help?

    Contact the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics Student Support Office.