History Teacher Courses
History Teachers educate students about various historical contexts while developing lessons, maintaining discipline, and engaging with parents.
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Get qualified to work as a History Teacher with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is designed to prepare students for teaching roles in Christian, independent, and state high schools both in Australia and internationally. Graduates are valued for their reflective, creative, and confident approach to teaching. The course includes placements, allowing students to apply theory in practical settings. Students will study various disciplines, such as English, history, languages, and more, alongside education, and gain professional teachin...
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If you’re a history buff how about the Bachelor of Arts (History). Whether you want to be a history teacher, engage in historical research, or just dive deeper into your favourite subject, this is the degree program for you.
Studying a BA (History) has scope for a lot of subject areas and (depending on the university) you could specialise in Australia, Europe, Americas, Asia, ancient history, world wars, and more. Whatever you choose, you’ll learn about the events that shaped our world as well as your o...
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The Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) immerses students in the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, utilizing myths, artifacts, and literature as resources. It explores classical ideas, politics, and cultures, studying political systems, religion, law, mythology, and more. Students analyze translated ancient texts within their historical contexts and investigate key societal concepts like leadership, democracy, human rights, and storytelling. The course also delves into the politics, culture, mythology, an...
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The Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History) delves into the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. It explores their history, literature, and languages, alongside the impact they had on subsequent societies. This course uncovers the enduring influence of these civilisations, from politics and religion to architecture and sport. Learners will analyse Greek and Roman interactions with regions like Britain and Persia, how their mythology influences modern narratives, and how their institutions hav...
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How much do History Teachers earn?
Secondary teachers (including history teachers) in Australia currently earn between $90,000 to $110,000 per annum. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for History Teachers?
Right now, there are 144,000 secondary education teachers employed across Australia. It is unclear how many of these are history teachers. Many history graduates earn extra money as private tutors to high school and university students until they secure a full-time teaching position.
How do I become a History Teacher?
There are a two pathways to becoming a high school history teacher. The first is to obtain a Bachelor of Arts (History) and then complete your Master of Teaching (Secondary). The second path is to obtain the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and select history as your study major.
Once you have completed your teaching degree, you can register as a teacher with the Department of Education in your state or territory.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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History Teachers work at high schools and middle schools across Australia. They teach a mix of local, state/territory, national, regional and world history — plus encourage students to research their own personal and family history.
As a History Teacher you’ll be developing lessons and activities in accordance with the Australian Curriculum (History). At the same time you’ll be maintaining discipline in the classroom, fostering the interest of your students, grading homework and exams, recording test results, liaising with parents, and maintaining scholastic records.
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