Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching - 383AE
| Course Code: | 383AE |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 3 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths |
| Discipline(s): | Academic Program Area - Education |
| CRICOS Code: | 058228A |
| English Language Requirements: | 7.5 |
Introduction
This course is designed for students interested in working as a teacher in primary school settings. It provides students with a sound theoretical base for teaching along with opportunities to develop a repertoire of practical skills and explore other areas of interest.
Enquiries
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the Faculty office on (02) 6201 2400 or email education@canberra.edu.au for all course enquiries
- Prospective Students
- Please email study@canberra.edu.au or telephone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) Further details can be obtained from the faculty site http //www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/education/teacher-ed/secondary
Admission Requirements
Normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional Admission Requirements
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree are required to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms prior to the commencement of their Professional Experience placement.
International students must have an overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.5.
Assumed Knowledge
Students on entry to this course are advised to have the following:
ACT: English (T with C minimum pass *)
NSW: Higher School Certificate English minimum Band 4 *.
* 4796 Literacy for Teachers is a unit studied in 1st year that bridges this requirement.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education | BEd |
Alternate Exit Awards
| Bachelor of Educational Studies |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details. This course is closed to new admissions from semester 1, 2013. Please refer to course 203JA Bachelor of Education or contact the Faculty via the enquiries details below for other course options.
Professional Accreditation
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and recognised as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.
Graduate Employment
Students completing this degree will be qualified to teach children 5-12 years of age.
Course Duration
8 semesters full-time, equivalent part-time; maximum 20 semesters.
Honours
None.
Internships
Throughout the course, students engage in a series of education and curriculum study units clustered with appropriate professional experiences. This practical experience spans different levels and organisational modes of the primary education setting, culminating in a semester long teaching internship during fourth year.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and 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 72 credit points 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 the ACT or New South Wales.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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