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| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 4.0 years | 364086 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
Fees
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.5 with no band score below 7.0 and a score of not less than 8.0 in both speaking and listening. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
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 | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 076803C | Faculty of Education | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Academic Program Area - Education |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
4.0 years |
Fees
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.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.5 with no band score below 7.0 and a score of not less than 8.0 in both speaking and listening. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
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.
Nurture the next generation from birth to Year Six
The University of Canberra leads the way in providing up-to-date education degrees that prepare teachers for a future focused career. Our course is carefully structured with a balance between theory and practice in teaching. If your interest lies in teaching early childhood, pre-school and/or primary school then our Bachelor of Education (Option 1) is the perfect course for you.
Study a Bachelor of Education at UC and you will:
- acquire appropriate scientific, literacy and numeracy knowledge
- learn the theories and principles that are the foundation for educational practice in primary and early childhood settings
- demonstrate understanding of different student needs and the relevance of these to learning in inclusive, indigenous, EALD and mainstream settings
- plan and develop appropriate teaching activities for students from a diverse range of backgrounds
- develop and implement effective assessment strategies and carry out evaluation of teaching programs, resources and your own teaching
- apply the requisite content knowledge for all primary school curriculum areas to teaching, assessment and reporting methods, alternate/enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies and the effective use of ICT in teaching and learning
- reflect on your practice and experiences and engage in a process of continual improvement.
Work integrated learning
Throughout the course you will complete a series of theoretical education units grouped with professional experience placements. This practical experience spans different levels of primary education, containing 80 days of professional placement that culminates in a 30 day teaching placement during your final year.
Career opportunities
Students who have completed this degree and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will be qualified to teach from Birth to Grade Six. After teaching professionally for 4 years you will have the chance to boost your qualification with a Master of Educational Studies or Master of Education.
Course specific information
You will be required to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms before your professional experience placement. If you enrol in the 4-year Bachelor of Education course and find it’s not for you, you can exit with a Bachelor of Educational Studies after 3 years.
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 are required to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms prior to the commencement of their Professional Experience placement.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: English & Maths (T with C minimum pass) NSW: Higher School Certificate English & Maths minimum Band 4 Units within the Major in the Key Learning Areas bridge these requirements.
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 (203JA) | 96 credit points
- Note: Students who select this option will be qualified to teach in primary schools.
- Students who select this option will be qualified to teach in primary schools.
- Students who have an interest in the early years should select the Major in Early Years Learning. Please note this is not a recognised early childhood qualification.
- Other Units: It may be possible to complete units at other institutions via cross-institutional study. Talk to your course advisor for further information.
- Unit Availability: This list is subject to change.
Note:- Select two discipline based units from the list below.
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 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Three Restricted Choice Units
MJ0209 Part B Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 4
Semester 2
Restricted Choice 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. - Critically analyse and evaluate the context of an issue affecting education. - 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. - 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 teachiing and learning. |
Communication - The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. Working Independently And With Others - The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 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. Analysis and Inquiry - The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem Solving - The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. Knowledge - Graduates demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the professional and social community in which they work. - Graduates know the theories and principles that are the foundation for evaluating educational issues and practice. - Graduates know the theoretical frameworks that underpin a comprehensive understanding of learners. - Graduates possess specialised understanding of student needs and differences and the relevance of these to learning. - Graduates possess a broad comprehension of the content of student learning and understand the strategies for maintaining currency. - Graduates demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the range of pedagogical approaches relevent to engaging the learner. Skills - Graduates are skilled in the strategies and approaches of developing and maintaining professional relationships with all educational community members. - Graduates possess the practical and technical skills to develop an individual professional pathway for lifeling learning. - Graduates have developed the necessary skills to identify, analyse and evaluate issues that affect their own practice, and education more broadly. - Graduates are able to communicate their understanding of learners in professional contexts. Application of Knowledge and Skills - Graduates demonstrate through immersion in the professional context the application of their knowledge and skills in working with the educational community. - Graduates can independently solve problems, identify opportunities and develop strategies relevant to their professional practice. - Graduates are able to plan for the learning needs of a diversity of student needs. - Graduates are able to transfer their knowledge and skills in a range of educational settings. - Graduates responsibly select and implement quality teaching practices relevant to the content area of teaching. |
Majors
- Major in Teacher Professional Practice (Restricted) (MJ0210)
- Major in Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy (Restricted) (MJ0209)
- Major in Key Learning Areas (Restricted) (MJ0208)
- Major in Early Childhood (Restricted) (MJ0035)
- Minor in General Educational Studies (Restricted) (MN0175)
- Major in General Educational Studies (Restricted) (MJ0207)
- Major in Early Years Learning (Restricted) (MJ0229)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education | BEd |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
Students who are unable to complete a four-year Bachelor of Education degree may be eligible to exit the course after three years with a Bachelor of Educational Studies. To qualify for this award, students must have completed 72cp or more from the academic requirements of the four-year course as set out above. The Bachelor of Educational Studies is NOT professionally accredited and does not qualify students to teach in Australia.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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