Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum (post‑degree professional program)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of youth? We believe that teaching is one of the most important professions in the world. Learn how you can motivate secondary school students to find deeper meaning from the world.
Careers
- Corporate trainer
- Education consultant
- Educational events coordinator
- Public and private school teacher
- Tutor
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a post-secondary degree holder.
If you don't have a bachelor's degree, you can apply to the Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum program.
Application deadlines
If the deadline for an upcoming entry point has passed, you may still be able to submit a late application.
September entry
- Apply to UVic by: January 2
Admission requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution that is acceptable to the University of Victoria.
- A minimum average of "C+" (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent 12 UVic units attempted (24 credits = approximately 8 courses).
- A minimum average of "C+" (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent two full years of courses attempted (30 UVic units = 60 credits).
- A minimum average of "B-" (4.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) in the specified courses for 1-2 teachable subject areas.
Note: 3.0 UVic units are equivalent to two half-year courses or 6 credits at most BC colleges and universities.
Course and experience requirements
In addition to the minimum admission requirements, you must have completed:
- approved courses in English and 1-2 teachable subject areas
- a minimum of 75 hours of practical experience (paid or volunteer) working with children/youth from Kindergarten - Grade 12 in educative ways.
Detailed information is provided on the Curriculum & Instruction website.
English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
Learn about UVic's English language requirement.
Ready to apply?
We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.