Bachelor of Education with Honours
| Official Abbreviation | BEd(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December, 2011 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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| 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 hold a three year education qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry with GPA of credit or better. |
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| Other Benefits | On 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 candidates 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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| 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
A candidate shall hold a three-year education qualification recognised by the faculty as suitable for entry into the program at a grade point average of Credit or better and approval of the school.
2. Course Requirements
(a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1. shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) 6 credit points from Group 1;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 2;
(iii) 6 credit points from Group 3;
(iv) 24 credit points from Group 4.
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
For candidates admitted under Rule 1., the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two 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
EDAE 410, 415, 506; EDCX 420, 509, 515, 547, 528, 594; EDEE 428; EDIT 518; EDLA 502, 503, 504; EDME 411, 534; EDPE 441, 542, 545; EDSE 465; EDSP 482, 484; EDSS 473, 475; IDIG 511, 512; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
EDUC 496, 497; PDAL 496.
Group 3
EDSP 485; EHPS 590; or any other research methodology unit approved by the school.
Group 4
EDUC 499:24; HS 499:24, PDAL 499:24.