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Bachelor of Teaching (Graduate Entry) (244JA.1)
Please note these are the 2016 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
2.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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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.Students who do not meet this criterion will be required to provide an IELTS overall band score of at least 7.5.
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 |
2.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
076972G | |
| 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.Students who do not meet this criterion will be required to provide an IELTS overall band score of at least 7.5.
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.
Enrich your credentials - and the minds of future generations
Do you have an undergraduate degree or significant professional trade experience? Become a Secondary School teacher and share your knowledge in the classroom.
Complete our Bachelor of Teaching (Graduate Entry) and you will:
- make effective connections between theory and practice
- cover all key areas including:
- professional and general studies in education,
- discipline-specific curriculum, and
- pedagogical studies.
- acquire valuable professional classroom experience
- understand the strengths and needs of students from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
Career opportunities
Our Bachelor of Teaching (Graduate Entry) gives you the ability to apply to register to teach years 7-12 throughout Australia.
After you graduate and have taught professionally for 4 years, you will have the chance to further enhance your qualification with a Master of Educational Studies or Master of Education.
Important to know
For this course you must have either:
- a tertiary degree with both a major and a minor of specific study relevant to the secondary school curriculum; or
- an equivalent qualification, including:
- a certificate 3 relevant to wood, metal, plastic, food, textiles, computing, graphics or multimedia technology, and
- a certificate 4 in Training and Assessment, and
- at least 10 years relevant trade experience.
If you don’t meet these requirements you may be offered conditional admission after additional study.
You will have to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms before your professional experience placement.
Professional accreditation
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and recognised as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.
Applicants must possess a degree from a tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification.
When combining their previous study and the 6cp of restricted discipline specific choice units in this course (if required), applicants must be able to satisfy the teaching discipline requirements of:
- At least a major of teaching discipline specific study relevant to the secondary curriculum, and
- At least a minor in a second teaching discipline.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be offered conditional admission requiring that they complete additional study to meet the requirement.
For the purposes of this requirement a major is defined as a sequence of related study of at least 0.75 years of full time equivalent study with no more than 0.25 years at first year level and a minor is defined as a sequence of related study of at least 0.5 years of full time equivalent study with no more than 0.25 years at first year level. Recognition as a major or minor within the previous study is not required.
For the purposes of this requirement, disciplines relevant to the secondary curriculum are as defined by the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Specific secondary teaching areas are not currently recognised by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute. Should the ACT Teacher Quality Institute move to recognise additional teaching area they will also be recognised for admission into this course.
Recognition of Trades Qualifications for Design and Technology Teaching
For the purposes of admission to this course the following will be considered equivalent to a degree from a tertiary institution:
1. A certificate 3 relevant to wood, metal, plastic, food, textiles, computing, graphics or multimedia technology, and
2. A certificate 4 in Training and Assessment, and
3. At least 10 years relevant trade experience.
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
None.
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 Teaching (Graduate Entry) (244JA) | 48 credit points
- Students may be directed to complete up to 6 credit points of discipline-specific study from units in an approved major or minor (available via the course web site) in lieu of 2 units in this list.
- To qualify to teach in specific secondary teaching disciplines students must complete specified discipline-specific content study.
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
Course duration
Standard four semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum eight semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Graduates are able to use analysis and inquiry skills in designing and evaluating curriculum, teaching and learning. They have knowledge of the research on how students learn, and skills to analyse the specific needs of students they are working with. Graduates have strong pedagogical content knowledge for the discipline they are teaching, and the skills to investigate and validate new pedagogical content. Graduates are able to use various assessment strategies to validate student understanding. Graduates have knowledge of research principals and methods used in the study of 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. |
| Graduates have skill in a variety of communication strategies including verbal, non-verbal communication and communication in a variety of media. They are prepared to use these skills in leading learning and in broader professional practice. | 1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. |
| Graduates approach curriculum, teaching and learning design as a problem solving exercise based on professional knowledge of 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. | 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. |
| Graduates are able to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community including through professional learning. Graduates have knowledge and understanding of, and skills in research-led professional practice in education. Graduates take broad responsibility to advocate in the interests of children and the communities in which they live. |
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. |
| Graduates extend their own ability to effectively work independently and with others to support their students to do the same. | 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. |
Majors
- Major in Secondary Education (MJ0197)
- Minor in Secondary Teaching Professional Practice (Restricted) (MN0174)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Teaching | BTeach |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| 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 |
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