UndergraduateEducation
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
If you want the flexibility of multiple career options to teach in primary or secondary schools, the Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) is the perfect degree for you. As both a primary and secondary teacher you will be able to inspire, nurture and engage young people in a positive learning journey. This degree will equip you with deep knowledge of critical ideas and pedagogical approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students. With this dual-sector qualification, you will develop a breadth of skills in primary curriculum and one specialist secondary teaching area. You will gain a solid foundation in primary English and literacies, mathematics, humanities and social science, digital technologies, health and physical education and the arts. You will then shape your professional identity with a secondary specialisation. With a Bachelor of Education degree from ACU, you will graduate classroom ready with real-world practical experience through 80 days of professional experience in schools and education settings under direct supervision and guidance. Achieve your goals with a scholarship. A generous Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship is available to support new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolling in an initial teacher education (ITE) program to help meet the costs of their study. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here. Professional experience You will be required to complete 80 days of embedded professional experience covering both primary and secondary education settings. YEAR 2: EDET100 Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher - 15 days YEAR 2: EDET201: Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum and Pedagogies - 20 days YEAR 3: EDET301: Effective Teaching 3: Engaging for Positive Learning and Environments - 20 days YEAR 4: EDET402: Effective Teaching 6: Reflective Practice for Teaching and Learning - 25 days Work placement All initial teacher education programs must include a defined period of professional experience, where pre-service teachers practise teaching in a school under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher. The current requirements are for a minimum of 80 days of professional experien
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify for the award, a student must complete 320 cp consisting of: a.50 cp from Education Studies units (Part A) b.60 cp from Effective Teaching units (Part B) c.110 cp from Primary Content and Pedagogy units (Part C) d.80 cp from First Teaching Area units (Part D) e.20 cp from Core Curriculum units (Part E) f. 0 cp from ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (Part F) Other requirements Professional Experience Requirements: Students must successfully complete all professional experience components, including those embedded within individual units. Requirements for Working with Children: All enrolled students must obtain the necessary approvals before entering a classroom. These include: Blue Card (Queensland) Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Australian Capital Territory) Working with Children Check (New South Wales, and Victoria) International Students: Must provide police check documentation from their home country. National Police Check: May be required for placements in settings other than schools. Students with International Residency: Any student who has lived in another country for 12 months or more must su Core / specified units include: EDES100: Understanding Learning and Teaching
- EDES103: Understanding Learners and Their Contexts
- EDES205: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
- EDES206: Social Justice and Community Engagement for Educators
- EDES306: Professional Identity
- EDET100: Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher
- EDET201: Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum and Pedagogies
- EDET301: Effective Teaching 3: Engagement in Positive Learning Environments
- EDET300: Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education
- EDET400: Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice
- EDET402: Effective Teaching 6: Reflective Practice for Teaching and Learning
- EDEN100: Foundations of Literacy
- EDEN103: Children's Literature for Teachers
- EDMA150: Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
- EDAR290: The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 6
- B-8EDEN290: English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 70.00 for Ballarat. An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy, which includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement and meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements. In addition, applicants in Victoria will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:ACTPrerequisites: Nil. Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T)To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Studies in Mathematics (T)NSWPrerequisites: Nil. Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results (including one in English), and a Mathematics Band 4 HSC result. Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 and/or the Mathematics Band 4 entry requirements.
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