Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) at UNE?
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a primary initial-teacher education program that has been designed to meet the well-accepted requirements for primary initial teacher education in Australia, including the accreditation requirements of the NSW Institute of Teachers.. The program offers On- and Off- Campus strands. The On-Campus Strand is delivered entirely within the School of Education, whereas the Off-Campus Strand offers opportunities to study discipline units in the Arts and Sciences, as well as Education. The Off-Campus program also offers the opportunity to undertake Professional Experience in an international setting.
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.
Career Opportunities
Positions as primary teachers in metropolitan and country government schools and in the private school sector.
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Degree Snapshot
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
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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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.
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International Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BEd(Prim) | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) have the opportunity to participate in two overseas cultural experiences. A semester-length exchange program is available with Lock Haven University in the USA which has a large teacher education program and provides exchange students with the opportunity to undertake units which are then credited to their Australian degree. Students are also able to undertake five weeks practice teaching in Wuxi, China, accompanied and supervised by academic staff from UNE. |
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| 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 two units of English and two units of Mathematics. |
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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. Band 4 Literacy & Numeracy Requirements Candidates admitted without Band 4 English and / or Mathematics or equivalent will be required to undertake additional online study in order to acquire and demonstrate Band 4 competence. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | The professional experience or practicum 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 frameworks developed within academic units. 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 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 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. Professional experience is embedded in the course as follows: On-Campus Strand PREX195 Professional Experience 1 (15 Days) PREX295 Professional Experience 2 (20 Days) PREX395 Professional Experience 3 (35 Days) PREX495 Internship (50 Days) Off-Campus Strand PREX901 Professional Experience 1 (20 Days) PREX902 Professional Experience 2 (20 Days) PREX903 Professional Experience 3 (20 Days) PREX904 Professional Experience 4 (20 Days) OR PREX905:0 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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| Advanced Standing | 1. Students who transition into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) will automatically be granted Advanced Standing for all common and equivalent units of study, provided that sufficient credit points remain in their programs of study to enable NSWIT requirements to be met. 2. There shall be no maximum to credit points granted which have been passed at UNE prior to admission to candidature and which have not been counted towards a previous qualification. 3. Credit granted on the basis of units that have already counted towards any single award shall not exceed one-quarter of the credit points required for the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Except as provided under 1 and 2, the total credit granted shall not exceed 67 per cent of the total credit points or units required for the Bachelor of Education (Primary). |
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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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Admission to Candidature
Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is two units of English and two units of Mathematics.
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:
(a) English is the student's first language; or
(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.
Band 4 Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
Candidates admitted without Band 4 English and/or Mathematics or equivalent will be required to undertake additional online study in order to acquire and demonstrate Band 4 competence.
Advanced Standing
(a) Students who transition into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) will automatically be granted advanced standing for all common and equivalent units of study, provided that sufficient credit points remain in their programs of study to enable NSWIT requirements to be met.
(b) There shall be no maximum to credit points granted which have been passed at UNE prior to admission to candidature and which have not been counted towards a previous qualification.
(c) Credit granted on the basis of units that have already counted towards any single award shall not exceed one-quarter of the credit points required for the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
(d) Except as provided under (a) and (b), the total credit granted shall not exceed 67 per cent of the total credit points or units required for the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 4 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
Program of Study
On-Campus Strand:
Candidates undertake 192 credit points in Education units and 120 days of Professional Experience.
Off-Campus Strand:
Education component:
Candidates undertake at least 156 credit points in Education units and 80 days of Professional Experience.
Arts/Science component:
Candidates undertake up to 36 credit points in Arts and/or Science Units.
These may be taken as a specialisation of:
(i) 36 credit points from one Key Learning Area (KLA); or
(ii) 24 credit points from one Key Learning Area (KLA) and 12 credit points from a second Key Learning Area.
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outline in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points | Credit Points |
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On-Campus Strand: |
192 cps | |
| Core Units | 174 cps | |
| 120 days Professional Experience including 50 days Internship | 18 cps | |
Off-Campus Strand: |
192 cps | |
| Core Units | 156 cps | |
| 80 days Professional Experience | 0 cps | |
| Key Learning Area (KLA) |
36 cps | |
| Total | 192 cps | |
On-Campus Strand
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Off-Campus Strand
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Approved Key Learning Areas (KLAs)
Australian History
Chinese
English Literature
Environmental Issues
French
German
Human Biosciences
Indigenous Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Music
PDHPE
Psychology
Science
Sociology
Studies in Religion
Theatre