Bachelor of Education
| Official Abbreviation | BEd | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | The Bachelor of Education is a graduate entry teacher education program. the program is only available to primary qualified applications who wish to update their qualification. The course develops the skills required to be sensitive to children's needs and to prepare relevant and effective education programs. It provides a strong theoretical foundation to underpin practical experience already gained to pursue a satisfying career in one of the largest professions in our community. Teacher Registration: 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 student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW). |
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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 shall: a) hold a degree of a university and a diploma in an area of education studies; or b) hold a three year teaching qualification recognised by the School as suitable for the program; or c) hold three-year status with an appropriate educational authority except where status awarded wholly on the basis of service. The Bachelor of Education program is not applicable to applicants with a three year Secondary trained teaching degree. Only for candidates applying for NSW State registration for Primary teaching are eligible. |
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| Additional Requirements | English Language Proficiency For admission to Education courses 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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| Career Opportunities | Primary school Teacher |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales 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. 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 ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or 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. There is no practicum included in the course. However, candidates applying for entry into the Bachelor of Education are usually employed in the field and wish to upgrade their qualifications. The units offered take into consideration prior learning and their experience. |
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| Advanced Standing | Candidates for the Bachelor of Education bring with them a range of experiences and training, and are employed as a teacher at the time of enrolment. Candidates may present with 20+years of teaching or less than five years of teaching. To preserve the integrity of the 3YT program, and to ensure that all applicants are able to demonstrate the current NSWIT area requirements no advanced standing will be granted |
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| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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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 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.
English Language Proficiency
For admission to Education courses 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.
2. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education.
3. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education a candidate shall pass 48 credit points.
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
5. Advanced Standing
No advanced standing will be granted.