Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
Why study the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching at UNE?
Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society. The degree will give students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become a successful secondary teacher. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who are able to adapt efficiently and constructively to meet the changes which occur in the teaching profession.
Practical Experience: The practicum or professional experience is a pivotal part of any pre-service teacher education program. Experienced teachers within schools are selected to function as school-based educators of student teachers in supervising the practicum. Students are supported in not only developing essential teaching competencies, but also in thoughtfully combining those practical experiences with theoretical framework developed within academic units. Each curriculum area has associated practicum requirements and the co-ordination of enrolment in such linked units is required.
Students are required to complete 60 days of supervised professional experience. This time may be structured partly in a dispersed days pattern and as block practica of up to 4 weeks duration. It is not possible to guarantee internal students a placement in an Armidale area school for the block placements and students must be prepared to plan ahead in terms of the financial costs and possible accommodation arrangements associated with being placed outside Armidale. Generally, external candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in approved schools of their own choice.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BA/BTeach |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of a degree is open to students who have obtained an appropriate New South Wales or Queensland equivalent entrance score or an equivalent qualification which includes any two units of English. There is provision for entry by the School/College Recommendation Admission Scheme. Alternative Entry students are required to provide information regarding their previous work and academic experiences. Further details are available from UNE's Admissions Unit. |
| Additional Requirements | The Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience in school and TAFE children's centres. This change is in response to the NSW Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998. All new students who have a compulsory practicum component in their award will be required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing and returning a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form with their Enrolment Form. A "prohibited person" is a person who has been convicted of a "serious sex offence" as defined under Section 5 of the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998. The NSW Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. It is also possible that probity checks will need to be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience in NSW. Education Queensland and the ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or the ACT. Students should be aware that they will be subject to criminal record checks on behalf of potential NSW employers after completing the award and prior to receiving clearance as a classroom teacher. These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/education/profexp/letter-to-students.php |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
| Further Information | 
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Program of Study |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts component |
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| One Approved Major | 36 cps |
| One Approved Minor | 24 cps |
| Listed Elective Units (chosen from Major/Minor curriculum areas) | 36cps |
| Bachelor of Teaching component | |
| Core Units including 60 days practicum | 42 cps |
| Curriculum Units | 24 cps |
| Elective Units | 30 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Candidates are required to complete one Major in one curriculum area (12cp at 100-level, 12cp at 200/300-level and 12cp at 300-level) and one Minor in a second curriculum area (12 cp at 100-level, 12cp at 200/300- level) in the Bachelor of Arts component of the award. Candidates should note that it is highly recommended that their second curriculum area be completed as a Major also thereby reducing the Listed Elective units to 24cps.
No more than 48cps at 100-level may be undertaken in the Bachelor of Arts component.
Candidates should note that where a Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) curriculum area is combined with a non-HSIE area (except for English), the non- HSIE area must be undertaken as a Major.
Approved Majors/Minors
- Aboriginal Studies (HSIE)
- Drama
- Economics (HSIE)
- English
- Geography (HSIE)
- History (HSIE)
- Modern Languages (may be undertaken as a Major only)
- Society and Environment (HSIE)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)