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Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts (111JA.2)
Please note these are the 2016 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 68.00 | On campus |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education Discipline of Communication and Media |
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education Discipline of Communication and Media |
070198A | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Double degree: Extend your talent in the humanities with a teaching degree
Want the freedom to discover what university life is all about while securing a rewarding career in the classroom?
Focus your talent for the humanities and become a fully accredited high school teacher.
Combine a Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts at UC to:
- develop in–depth knowledge in two of the following arts areas
- English
- Languages other than English
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Studies of Society and the Environment
- learn how to teach secondary students in these subjects
- understand the needs of learners from years 7 to 12
- gain awareness of the social context and implications for schooling
- grasp educational challenges and issues
- explore theory and research on effective teaching practices
- have flexibility to enable constructive work in educational settings
- study how to work collaboratively and ethically.
Career opportunities
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute. Graduates can apply to register to teach secondary school anywhere in Australia.
Important to know
- Fast track your study and finish in 3.5 years.
- You will need to complete appropriate police checks prior to your professional experience.
- There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.
Professional accreditation
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and recognised as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
All students enrolled in this course are required to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms prior to the commencement of their Professional Experience placement.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts (111JA) | 96 credit points
- Other Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice units may be taken if approved by the Course Convener.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- Must select 1 of the following:
- Or other languages by cross-institutional study to be approved by the Course Convener.
- Cross-institutional study to be approved by the Course Convener.
- Cross-institutional study to be approved by the Course Convener.
- Cross-institutional study to be approved by the Course Convener.
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Contact the Course Convener - Students wishing to teach Design and Technology will need individual course advice for their design area.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 Unit
Semester 2
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 Unit
Semester 2
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Arts Major/Minor Unit
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Arts Major/Minor Unit
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 Unit
Semester 2
Four Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Education Units
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 Unit
Arts Major/Minor Unit
Semester 2
Four Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 1
Semester 2
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 Unit
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Semester 2
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 Unit
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Semester 2
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 Unit
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Arts Major/Minor Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Semester 2
Three Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 Unit
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 Unit
Semester 2
Two Arts Major/Minor Units
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
Arts Major/Minor Unit
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 Unit
Restricted Choice Education Unit
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Be able to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community including through professional learning. | 1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 4. Working independently and with others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
| Critically analyse and evaluate the context of an issue affecting education. | 2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. |
| Know school students and how they learn including an understanding of the strengths and needs of students from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and students with specific learning needs. | 1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
| Know the content and how to teach it including knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting methods, literacy and numeracy strategies and the use of ICT in teaching and learning. | 1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. |
| To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship through an in-depth understanding of three discipline areas. The course aims to equip students with a range of skills necessary for being an independent thinker, and to improve your ability to deal confidently and effectively with complex reasoning, argumentation and divergent thinking. Further, the course aims to develop students' capacities to analyse and evaluate complex arguments, to construct strong and convincing arguments and to communicate those arguments effectively. It also aims to develop skills needed for idea generation and creative problem solving. The course provides foundation units in the first year to develop all the essential generic skills as listed in the UC Generic Skills Policy. The UC Generic Skills are also developed across the three Majors. While some units in some Majors focus on a few of the Generic Skills, by the completion of a Major, all the skills have been developed. These skills are developed in a general (Foundation units) and discipline specific way (Majors and Open Electives). The course also provides open electives from any discipline within the University of Canberra. |
1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. 4. Working independently and with others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
Majors
- Major in Secondary Education (MJ0197)
- Major in Spanish (Continuing) (MJ0110)
- Minor in Spanish (Continuing) (MN0097)
- Major in Spanish (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0111)
- Minor in Chinese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MN0014)
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in Political Communication (MJ0127)
- Major in Spanish (Beginning) (MJ0112)
- Minor in Chinese (Beginning) (MN0018)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Minor in Spanish (Intermediate-Advanced) (MN0098)
- Major in Japanese (Continuing) (MJ0069)
- Minor in Japanese (Beginning) (MN0060)
- Minor in Japanese (Continuing) (MN0061)
- Minor in Literary Studies (MN0066)
- Minor in Chinese (Continuing) (MN0013)
- Minor in Justice Studies (MN0119)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
- Minor in Sociology & Social Policy (MN0095)
- Major in Japanese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0070)
- Major in Chinese (Beginning) (MJ0018)
- Major in Chinese (Continuing) (MJ0016)
- Minor in Indigenous Studies (MN0052)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Chinese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0017)
- Minor in Spanish (Beginning) (MN0096)
- Minor in Japanese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MN0062)
- Major in Japanese (Beginning) (MJ0071)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | BA |
| Bachelor of Education | BEd |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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