Bachelor of Education (Primary) with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) with Honours at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December 2013.
The course provides the opportunity for students with research potential and interest to demonstrate their ability. To complete the requirements, candidates will be required to undertake reading and research in an area of specialisation in either a key curriculum area, some aspect of school management or education studies. Candidates will be required to complete a research study and a thesis in the selected area under the direction of a supervisory team.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, On CampusHow to Apply
Domestic Students
All Students apply directly to UNE using the Bachelor with Honours Admission Form.This course is only available on-campus (internal).
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd(Hons) | ||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | ||||||
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| 2008 UAI | Govt Special course | ||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | ||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | ||||||
| Benefits | On the completion of the course candidates are able to move more easily into postgraduate work as they are able to demonstrate research ability, a necessary prerequisite for entrance into doctoral study. Successful students who receive a pass at Level 1 or Level 2, Division 1, are eligible to proceed immediately to study in a PhD or to a Doctor of Education (EdD) (once they have acquired at least four years experience in an educational institution or in education services delivery). |
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| How to apply |
All Students apply directly to UNE using the Bachelor with Honours Admission Form.This course is only available on-campus (internal). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must have satisfactorily completed 72 credit points in the UNE Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a GPA of credit or better and approval of the Faculty. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. A candidate shall:
have satisfactorily completed 72 credit points of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) award of the University as specified in Rule 1.2. at a grade point average of Credit or better and approval of the school; or
1.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.1 the 72 credit points shall, as specified in Rule 4.6., comprise 72 credit points from Group 1.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.1 shall pass 192 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 24 credit points from Group 3.
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units, including 110 days of professional experience | 168cps |
| Thesis | 24 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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3. Classes of Honours
3.1. There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions. There shall be no re-examination.
3.2. An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded Honours Class I may be awarded a University Medal.
4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.1, the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two and a half years as a full-time candidate;
(b) five years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
PREX 195:0, 295:0, 395:0, 495:18; EDAE 124; EDCX 100, 200, 300, 400; EDEE 112, 193, 312; EDLT 111, 121, 212, 221; EDME 123, 313; EDPE 214; EDSE 213, 412; EDSP 211, 322; EDSS 222; EDUC 114, 311, 321, 401; HS 265; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
EDUC 499:24; HS 499:24, PDAL 499:24.