Bachelor of Education
Why study the Bachelor of Education at UNE?
The course provides an opportunity to upgrade your teaching qualification while focusing on areas of study that suit your needs.
Candidates must include four units at 400 level in Advanced Education units. The rest of the program can be made up of units from various areas including: Aboriginal and Multicultural Education, Arts Education, English Education, Health and Physical Education, Literacy, Mathematics and Information and Communication Technology Education, Education, Science Education, Social Science Education, Special Education, Visual and Performing Arts and General Education studies.
As a wide variety of units is available it is important to plan and undertake a choice of units which will form a rational package and thereby relate to your future professional prospects and promotion.
Candidates who hold the Associate Diploma or Diploma in Steiner Education and wish to apply for NSW State registration for Primary teaching must complete a set pattern of enrolment.
Career Opportunities
Administrative Leadership - Practising administrator in schools and other educational institutions.
Educational Management - Practicing and aspiring educational middle manager.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
2 Years Full-time
4 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 or 96 |
| How to apply |
All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry into 4th year (48 credit points): A candidate must hold a degree of a university and a diploma in an area of education studies; or hold a three-year qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable entry into the program; or hold three-year status with an appropriate educational authority except where that status is awarded wholly on the basis of service. Entry into 3rd year (96 credit points): A candidate must hold a two-year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the program. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates who wish to apply for NSW registration for Primary teaching must complete 40 days of supervised school experience (Practicum 1 and Practicum 2). As the course aims to prepare students for teaching across the structure of educational contexts, at least one of the practicum placements should be undertaken in a school other than a Steiner School. Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (prohibited Employment) Act 1998, the University has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal history) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. Education Queensland and the ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or the ACT. Probity checks may be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent 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 |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(i) hold a degree of a university and a diploma in an area of education studies; or
(ii) hold a three-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program; or
(iii) hold three-year status with an appropriate educational authority except where that status is awarded wholly on the basis of service; or
(iv) hold a three-year non-teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program; or
(v) hold a two-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program; or
(vi) hold a two-year non-teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program; or
(vii) have units equivalent to not more than 12 credit points to pass in order to qualify for an award acceptable under Rule 1.(ii).
2. Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.1. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.2. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Administrative Leadership).
(c) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.3. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Information and Communication Technology Education).
(e) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.4. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Educational Management).
(g) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.5. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).
(h) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.6. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
3. Course Requirements
3.1. To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education a candidate shall pass units from Groups 1A, 1B and 1C as follows:
(a) Candidates admitted under Rules 1.(i), 1.(ii), 1.(iii), or 1.(vii) shall pass 48 credit points from Groups 1A, 1B or 1C including at least 24 credit points from Group 1B.
(b) Candidates admitted under Rule 1.(iv) shall pass 72 credit points from Groups 1A or 1B including at least 24 credit points from Group 1B.
(c) Candidates admitted under Rule 1.(v) shall pass 96 credit points from Groups 1A, 1B or 1C including at least 24 credit points from Group 1B and not more than 48 credit points from Group 1C.
(d) Candidates admitted under Rule 1.(vi) shall pass 120 credit points from Groups 1A, 1B or 1C including at least 24 credit points from Group 1B and not more than 36 credit points from Group 1C.
(e) Candidates can undertake units and practicum as stipulated for the Graduate Diploma in Education as part of their program of study.
3.2 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Administrative Leadership), a candidate who has had appropriate administrative experience and has been admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii) or (vii) shall pass 48 credit points including all units in Group 2A and 24 credit points from Group 2B. Candidates admitted to Bachelor of Education candidature under other clauses of Rule 1. are not eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Education (Administrative Leadership).
3.3 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Information and Communication Technology Education), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii) or (vii) shall pass 48 credit points including the unit in Group 3A, at least 30 credit points from Group 3B and not more than 12 credit points from Groups 1A, 1B and 1C. Note: Candidates admitted to Bachelor of Education candidature under other clauses of Rule 1. are not eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Education (Information and Communication Technology Education).
3.4 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Educational Management), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii) or (vii) shall pass 48 credit points which comprises the unit in Group 4A and 42 credit points from 4B. Note: Candidates admitted to Bachelor of Education candidature under other clauses of Rule 3.1. are not eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Education (Educational Management).
3.5 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), a candidate who has been admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii) or (vii) shall complete 48 credit points including all units in Group 5A, 12 credit points from Group 5B and not more than 12 credit points from Groups 1A, 1B or 1C. Note: Candidates admitted to Bachelor of Education candidature under other clauses of Rule 3.1. are not eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education).
3.6 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii) or (vii) shall pass 48 credit points which includes all units in Group 6. Note: The specialisation of Teaching English to speakers of Other Languages is available only to students enrolling through The University of New England’s China Education and Research Centre. Candidates admitted to Bachelor of Education candidature under other clauses of Rule 1. are not eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
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4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rules 1.(i), (ii), (iii), (vii) or 1.(c) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
4.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(iv), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) 18 months as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4.3. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(v), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) five years as a part-time candidate.
4.4. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(vi), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two and a half years as a full-time candidate;
(b) six years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
5.1. Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.2. Failure to meet professional experience and practice teaching requirements shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.
6. Code of Ethics
Candidates are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for general contact with schools and professional experience as laid down by the school.
7. Award of the Degree
The degree will be awarded to candidates admitted under Rule 1.(vii) only if they have met the requirements of Rule 1.(ii).
8. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Area of Specialisation: Undesignated
Group 1A—Basic Education Units
EDAE 315; EDCX 330, 335, 346; EDEE 322, 323, 324, 325; EDIT 312; EDLA 314, 318, 319, 329; EDLT 381, 388; EDSP 380, 382, 383, 384, 385; HS 332; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 1B—Advanced Education Units
EDAE 410, 413, 415; EDCX 409, 415, 420, 428, 446, 447; EDEC 400; EDEE 423, 426, 428, 429; EDIT 411, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419; EDLA 403, 410, 423; EDLT 470, 481, 482, 483, 484, 488; EDME 433, 434, 438; EDPE 443, 444; EDSE 464, 465, 466, 467; EDSP 480, 482, 484, 485; EDSS 473, 475; EDUC 496, 497; EHPS 590; PDAL 496, 497; PDAS 471, 482, 484, 485, 488; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 1C—Non-Education Units
EDCX 476; EDIT 414; EDPE 440:12; EDSE 464; PDAB 402, 412; PDPS 411, 413, 433; or any unit listed under the Rules for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science; or any other unit approved by the school.
Area of Specialisation: Administrative Leadership
Group 2A
PDAS 400, 401, 403:12.
Group 2B
PDAS 414, 415, 416, 479, 482; PDPS 433; or any other unit approved by the school.
Area of Specialisation: Information and Communication Technology Education
Group 3A
EDIT 312.
Group 3B
COMP 131, 132; EDIT 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419; or any other unit approved by the school.
Area of Specialisation: Educational Management
Group 4A
PDAS 401.
Group 4B
PDAS 415, 416, 478, 479, 482, 484, 488; PDPS414, 433 or any other unit approved by the school.
Area of Specialisation: Physical Education
Group 5A
EDPE 341, 441, 442, 445.
Group 5B
EDPE 443, 444, HS 332.
Area of Specialisation: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Group 6
EDIT 312; EDLA 309, 402, 403, 404, 410, 418; EDSP 480.