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.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines for teacher registration (website: http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/). It is the responsibility of each students to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
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DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
77.10-77.15 / 122010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BA/BTeach | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | 77.10-77.15 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Additional Requirements | English Language Proficiency For admission to Education courses conferring the right to apply for Australian Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at least one of the following criteria must be met: 1. English is the student's first language; 2. An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 with a minimum score of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work 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 a 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 80 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. Generally, external candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in approved schools of their own choice. Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: 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, the Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies 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 prior to their professional experience placement. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) 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. Students should be aware that they will be subject to criminal record checks on behalf of potential NSW employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance 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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| 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. General
The award shall be administered by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
2. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Undergraduate Admission Rules).
English Language Proficiency:
At least one of the following criteria must be met:
(a) English is the student's first language;
(b) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 with a minimum score of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
3. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 4 shall be awarded the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching.
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4. Course Requirements
4.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 192 credit points as specified in Rules 4.2., 4.3., 4.4, 4.5 and 8.
4.2. Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of HSC English Standard Band 4. Candidates who have not completed this special requirement prior to admission to the course will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate this literacy compentency during specific units in the course or by successfully completing an approved test in literacy or equivalent.
4.3. The Arts component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points and comprises:
(a)(i) 36 credit points from Group 1 in one curriculum area as specified in Rule 4.3.( b), which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100 level and at least 12 credit points at 300 level; and
(ii) 36 credit points from Group 1 in a second curriculum area as specified in Rule 4.3.(b), which includes at least 12 credit points at 200/300 level; and
(iii) 24 credit points from Group 1 as specified in Rule 4.3.(b), which includes at least 12 credit points at 200/300 level; or
(iv) 24 credit points from Group 1 in any curriculum area as specified in Rule 4.3.
(b) Curriculum areas include: Aboriginal Studies; Drama; Economics; English; Geography; Ancient History; Modern History; Modern Languages; Society and Culture, including: Aboriginal Studies, Archaeology, Asian and Pacific Studies, Civics-Government-Politics, Philosophy, Psychology (one unit allowed), Religious Studies, Sociology; Studies in Religion and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
4.4. The Teaching component of the combined degree shall total 96 credit points including 80 days of professional experience and comprises:
(a) 48 credit points from Group 2;
(b) at least 24 credit points from Group 3 depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas/teaching specialisations; and
(c) at least 12 credit points from Group 4 depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas/teaching specialisations; or
(d) 48 credit points from Group 3;
(e) all units from Group 5.
4.5.
(i) Candidates undertaking 24 credit points from Group 3 must complete 24 credit points from Group 4 including at least 6 credit points from each of Groups 4A, 4B and 4C; or
(ii) Candidates undertaking 36 credit points from Group 3 must complete 12 credit points from Group 4 including 6 credit points from Group 4A and six credit points from either Group 4B or 4C; or
(iii) Candidates undertaking 48 credit points from Group 3 complete no Group 4 electives.
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5. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
6. Progress and Conduct
Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under General Rule 4.
7. 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.
8. Units Offered
Group 1—Schedule of Curriculum Areas
Aboriginal Studies
ABEN 373; ARPA 302, 351; EDCX 309, 315; HIST 354; HUMS 100; IDIG 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306, 312; LING 366; PEAC 106
Drama
THEA 110/210, 111, 301, 302, 307, 317, 318, 321, 330, 333
Economics
ECON 101, 102, 201, 202, 307, 311, 317, 319
English
ABEN 373; ARTS 301; COMM 315, 321, 323, 325, 327, 332, 381, 383, 385, 388; ECT 303; ENCO 306, 307, 308, 310, 326; ENGL 101, 102, 304, 305, 341, 351, 361, 372, 375
Geography
GEPL 111, 112, 303, 304, 305, 307, 311, 314, 316, 322, 324, 341, 344, 352, 361
Ancient History
ANCH 110, 111, 304, 305, 310, 312, 314, 322, 324, 325, 351; ARPA 101, 102, 104; RELS 384, 388
Modern History
ASST100; HIST 111, 150, 151, 165, 304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 330, 338, 339, 342, 343, 348, 351, 354, 357, 361, 366, 367, 368 or one from HIST 333, 335, 337, 376
Modern Languages
CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202, 304, 305, 310, 320; CLLA 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304; FREN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304; GRMN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304; INDN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 315, 330, 331; ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; JAPN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 311, 312, 325, 421, 422
Society and Culture
Complete 4 or 6 units from one of the subjects: Aboriginal Studies, Archaeology, Asian and Pacific Studies, Civics-Government-Politics, Modern History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology; or 4 or 6 units available from the curriculum area Society and Culture, subject to rule 4.3(a).
Aboriginal Studies - ABEN 373; EDCX 309, 315; HIST 354; HUMS 100; IDIG 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306, 312; LING 366; PEAC 106
Archaeology - ARPA 101, 104, 302, 304, 343, 351, 352, 356, 361, 381, 384
Asian and Pacific Studies - PAIS 113, 306, 316, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 380
Civics-Government-Politics - IDIG 300; PAIS 101, 102, 103, 113, 306, 308, 314, 315, 316, 318, 320, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 365, 370, 375, 380, 381; PEAC 100
Media Studies - COMM 120, 321, 323, 332; ENGL 102
Modern History - ASST 100; HIST 111, 150, 151, 165,
304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 330, 338, 339, 342, 351, 354, 357, 361, 366, 367, 368 or one from HIST 333, 335, 337, 376
Philosophy - HUMS 101; PHIL 101, 150, 151, 303, 305, 320, 322, 323, 330, 342, 343, 363, 366, 375, 385; RELS 382
Psychology - one unit from PSYC 101, 102 or 103
Religious Studies - HIST 343, 367; PHIL 303; RELS 181, 182, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388
Social Communication - COMM 323; ENCO 326; PAIS 375
Sociology - ARPA 352; CRIM 100, 304, 364; EDCX 309, 315; IDIG 306; PAIS 306, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363;
SOCY 100, 101, 307, 313, 317, 319, 321, 332, 333, 336, 340, 341, 344, 354, 356, 360, 382, 390
Studies in Religion
HIST 343, 367; PHIL 303; RELS 181, 182, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
LING 101, 102, 250, 305, 353, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 369, 380
Group 2 —Compulsory Teaching Units
EDCX400, EDCX401, EDEE400, EDIT424, EDLT400, EDSP400, EDSP422, EDUC403
Group 3 —Curriculum Units
EDAE936, EDAE937, EDEE924, EDEE925, EDEE926, EDEE927, EDLA985, EDLA986, EDLA987, EDLA988, EDSS968, EDSS969, EDSS972, EDSS975, EDSS976, EDSS977, EDSS978, EDSS979, EDSS982
Group 4—Elective Teaching Units
Group 4A:
EDCX411, EDCX435, EDCX446, EDCX447, EDCX455, EDCX466, EDCX476, EDUC428, EDUC456
Group 4B:
EDAE417, EDEE420, EDEE421, EDIT413, EDIT415, EDLA503, EDME411, EDME433, EDPE443, EDPE447, EDSE453, EDSS473, EDSS475
Group 4C:
EDLT420, EDSP444
Or any other unit approved by the course coordinator.
Group 5 —Professional Experience Units
PREX 901, 902, 903, 904
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Arts component: | |
| Two Curriculum Areas | 72 cps |
| Listed Units (chosen from curriculum areas) | 24 cps |
| Bachelor of Teaching component: | |
| Compulsory Teaching Units | 48 cps |
| 80 days Professional Experience | 0 cps |
| Curriculum Units | 24/36 cps |
| Elective Teaching Units | 12/24 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |