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Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science (328JA.1)
Please note these are the 2019 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
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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.
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 |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
088697A | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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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 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.
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.
Discover the science behind a rewarding teaching career
Spirited about all things science-like? This Double Degree, with its combination of education learnings and a choice of scientific streams, will solidify your capacity to apply the foundations of educational practice in a range of secondary school year groups.
Select two disciplines from a choice including biology, chemistry, ecology or mathematics, and you’ll learn how to align your specialisations to core teaching principles and to the design of programs that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
You’ll be able to understand a variety of students’ needs, plan and develop appropriate activities with ICT learning in mind, and implement effective assessment strategies.
And, combined with a professional work placement (and your registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute), can adeptly apply your skills to such occupations as a secondary teacher, education advisor or vocational training instructor. Now that’s career experimentation!
Combine a Bachelor of Secondary Education / Bachelor of Science at UC and you will:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in two disciplines of science across a range of classes and year groups within a secondary school environment
- learn the theories and principles that are the foundation for educational practice in secondary settings
- demonstrate an understanding of student needs and differences and develop teaching activities for a range of indigenous, EALD and mainstream settings
- 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 secondary 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.
Work-integrated learning
In this course, you will undertake professional experience placements as part of the Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths’ commitment to supporting work-integrated learning, which will enhance your employability and ensure you’re armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a super-confident leap into your future career.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Secondary Education / Bachelor of Science graduates in a range of sectors including in:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Head of Department
- Principal
- Guidance Officer
- Learning Support Teacher
- Student Advisor
- Education Advisor
- Vocational Education and Training Instructor
Course specific information
Applicants must meet normal university requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Professional accreditation
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) and recognised as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Students must obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: English & Maths (T with C minimum pass) NSW: Higher School Certificate English & Maths minimum
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 Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science (328JA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- From 2019 the code for 9868 Curriculum - Planning, Assessing & Reporting has changed to 10425.
Note:
- From 2020 unit 9895 Principles of Learning & Teaching Materials Design has been replaced by 10451 Using Design Principles & Technologies in Education.
- 1. Teaching areas are defined by the Board of Studies, Teaching & Educational Standards NSW Subject Content Requirements.
- 2. Some teaching areas have requirements that are beyond what is set out in the Majors. For all Majors, students may not complete more than two Level 1 units.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- The unit code for Regional Anatomy and Physiology changed in 2015 and only the newer code is available for enrolment.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- Students who have passed 8795 & 8796 Acquisition of Vocational Skills 2 (A & B) OR 10103 & 10104 Technology Skills for Teaching 1 (A & B) must select Option A. All other students select Option B or C.
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- Select 1 of the following options:
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
- Must complete two 18 credit point Science Majors and one 12 credit point Science Minor. At least two unit sets must be selected from the following list and must be from different subject areas.
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
Two Science Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Science Units
Core Mathematics (9864) - 3 cp, Level 1 OR Statistics in Education (9917) - 3 cp, Level 2
Semester 2
Two Science Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Discipline A PCK Unit 1
Discipline B PCK Unit 1
Two Science Units
Semester 2
Two Science Units
Discipline A PCK Unit 2
Year 4
Semester 2
Science Unit
Discipline B PCK Unit 2
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Knowledge: Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in two disciplines of Science in order to enhance the teaching and learning in these areas across the range of classes and year groups within a Secondary School environment, Demonstrate that they possess the appropriate scientific, literacy and numeracy knowledge to properly inform their teaching, communication and administrative responsibilities; Demonstrate knowledge of theories and principles that are the foundation for educational issues and practice in Secondary settings; Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical frameworks that underpin a comprehensive understanding of Secondary school learners; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of student needs and differences and the relevance of these to learning in inclusive, indigenous, EALD and mainstream settings within Secondary schools. |
1.1 employ up to date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.2 communicate effectively; 1.3 use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real world problems; 2.5 make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; 3.3 adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; 3.4 evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Skills: Plan and develop appropriate and engaging teaching activities for secondary school students from a diverse range of backgrounds; Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Science, Technology and Mathematics; Develop and implement effective assessment strategies and carry out evaluation of teaching programs, resources and their own teaching. |
1.1 employ up to date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.2 communicate effectively; 1.4 work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; 1.5 display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; 3.1 reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.2 be self aware; |
| Application of Skills and Knowledge: Apply the requisite content knowledge for their selected Science discipline Secondary 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 effectively on their practice and on their experiences within their profession and use that reflection to engage in a process of continual improvement. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community including through professional learning. |
2.2 adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.3 understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; 2.4 communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; 2.5 make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; 2.1 think globally about issues in their profession; 2.2 adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.6 behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. 3.1 reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.2 be self aware; 3.3 adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; 1.4 work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; 2.2 adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.3 understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; 2.4 communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; 3.1 reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.2 be self aware. |
Majors
- Major in Secondary Educational Studies (MJ0281)
- Minor in Ecology (MN0028)
- Minor in Biology 2 (MN0010)
- Minor in Environmental Management (MN0037)
- Major in Chemistry (MJ0136)
- Major in Human Biology: Chemical & Molecular Principles (MJ0053)
- Minor in Human Biology (MN0042)
- Major in Human Biology: From Cells to Organism (MJ0050)
- Major in Mathematics (MJ0148)
- Minor in Biology 1 (MN0009)
- Major in Industrial Technology (Construction) Teaching (MJ0204)
- Major in Biology 2 (MJ0133)
- Minor in Biological Chemistry (MN0008)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Minor in Mathematical Structures and Computation (MN0072)
- Major in Industrial Technology (Graphics and Multi Media) Teaching (MJ0201)
- Major in Biology 1 (MJ0132)
- Minor in Chemistry (MN0017)
- Minor in Software Engineering (MN0109)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)
- Minor in Information Systems (MN0045)
- Major in Food Technology Teaching (Restricted) (MJ0203)
- Major in Design and Technology Teaching (MJ0199)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | BSc |
| Bachelor of Secondary Education | B Sec Ed |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
EDS001 Undergraduate Certificate in Education
205JA Bachelor of Educational Studies
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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