The Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a four-year double degree that immerses you in creative expression and gives you the confidence to inspire future generations. You’ll develop specialised creative skills and be prepared to guide high school students in creative fields. 

Discover the different ways students learn and the best ways to teach according to current research. Harness your developing education knowledge to strengthen your own learning in a distinct creative field. Depending on the specialisation you choose, you’ll be prepared ready to teach music, visual arts, or graphics and multimedia technologies. 

With 80 days of teaching work experience, you’ll discover how to inspire students to never stop learning. You'll build extensive creative and interpersonal skills, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with solid opportunities for industry connections, you'll develop your future career throughout the entire degree.? 

Key features

Self-discovery??? 
Explore and develop your artistic voice with a specialisation in music, visual art, or animation and moving image. Enjoy the freedom to express yourself through technical and practical skills founded on a comprehensive, intellectual, and artistic program.?

Work experience ? 
Practise teaching for up to 80 days under expert supervision in at least two different high schools. The fine arts component of this degree is held in specialist creative production facilities with industry-standard technologies and includes opportunities for exhibitions, screenings, studio internships, performances, and ensembles.?? 

Professional standards ? 
Learn to teach to professional standards in a program accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Graduate ready to teach music, visual arts, or graphics and multimedia technologies to high school students. 

Why study this degree at UNSW?

• NESA accredited program? 
• 80 days supervised work experience?? 
• Showcase works in our galleries, publications and events 
• A supportive, diverse and inclusive community?? 
• State-of-the-art creative production facilities 
• Access to global alumni connections