UndergraduateEducation
Bachelor of Educational Studies
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Bachelor of Educational Studies degree. The Bachelor of Educational Studies is designed for students who want to undertake studies in education but are not intending to seek registration as a qualified school teacher. This course provides exploration of core learning areas of the curriculum along with considerations for diverse needs within an education context. Mentoring, leadership and research within an educational environment will be examined. Students will also have an opportunity to select an educational specialist area of study. Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Child Development for Educators, Communication Skills for Educators, English: The Early Years, Teaching and Learning in the Digital World, Educators Inquiring About the World, Exploring and Contesting Curriculum, Performing Arts for Educators, The Numerate Educator Year 2: Health and Physical Education, Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Professional Teaching Practice 1, Theory in Practice: Inclusion and Differentiation, Children as Mathematical Learners, English: Teaching Reading and Writing Year 3: Indigenous Australian Education, Inquiry in the Humanities and Social Sciences Classroom, Mentoring, Coaching and Tutoring, Reflection and Research in Education
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)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
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)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
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
Applicants require an ATAR (or equivalent) greater than or equal to 70 and study of Mathematics Applications ATAR (or equivalent) is desirable. Alternatively, the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) elements considered are E, V and Q. Various assessments throughout the course may require students to work with infants, children or young people in family or community-based settings. A current Working with Children Check or equivalent (as applicable in the state or country of residence) is required, along with any other relevant State requirements. It is students' responsibility to secure any such clearances, ensure that they remain current throughout the course of study and are in place for work-based requirements following graduation. Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; and include flexible entry pathways.
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