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Domestic Students

New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE

Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).

English Language Proficiency

At least one of the following criteria must be met:
A1. English is the applicant's first language; or
A2. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
A3. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in an institution in which English is the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
A4. (a) An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least a minimum overall score of 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or
(b) A Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT) result of Band A in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing; or
(c) An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Band 4 Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of NSW HSC Band 4 Standard English or English as a Second Language and NSW HSC Band 4 General Mathematics or completion of Mathematics or Extension Mathematics to an equivalent standard. Candidates who cannot demonstrate this level of attainment will be required to apply for admission into the Teacher Education Enabling Course and complete one or both of the units ENGL001 and/or MATH122. Candidates may, with approval of the Course Coordinator, be concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) and the Teacher Education Education Enabling Course, subject to meeting the Progress and Conduct rules.

Additional Requirements

Prior to undertaking a professional experience placement in New South Wales, there are a number of mandatory requirements which must be fulfilled.

Working with Children Check*

All students intending to undertake a professional experience placement whose work is categorised as 'practical training as part of an educational or vocational course'; in schools or other educational institutions (e.g. pre-schools, kindergartens and child care centres) must complete a Working with Children Check application.

Anaphylaxis Training*

The New South Wales Department of Education and Communities requires that all initial teacher education students are trained in anaphylaxis management before they can undertake any professional experience in New South Wales public schools.

*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

Fit for Practice

Candidates entering a pre-service teaching program in Education will:

• follow the SOE Code of Conduct, in particular, the Professional Experience Conduct for professional placement;
• exercise sound judgement based on cognitive, mental and physical health and be able to respond appropriately to demands of classroom situations;
  
• demonstrate personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
• demonstrate satisfactory academic progression prior to professional placement;
• safeguard the University's integrity and demonstrate duty of care to students while engaged in professional experience;
• show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students;
• communicate to students with clarity and in an appropriate manner that relates to the age of the student profile;
• literacy and numeracy are key attributes that a student in pre-service programs should possess and model these skills in interactions they have within the classroom and broader non-education settings;
• be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of children in a variety of situations and environments; and
• be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and the broader school community.

Students who have a disability that may or will prevent them from meeting the above professional experience requirements should contact the Disability Unit.

Students who have difficulties in meeting some of the above professional experience requirements will be required to contact the Professional Experience Office to put in place remedial and/or counselling activities through a pro-active approach to improve their teaching practice.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.

Due to academic qualification requirements this course cannot be completed in less than three years unless the period of candidature has been reduced for advanced standing granted.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points which includes 120 days of embedded professional experience.

Candidates must complete ENGL001 and/or MATH122 in the Teacher Education Enabling Course within the first two years of candidature.
OR
Candidates who have attained the required level of literacy and/or numeracy must provide evidence to be recognised that the requirements for the Teacher Education Enabling Course have been met.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

Articulation Program

This program is articulated with the Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) of TAFE, Australia, or other Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of Australia, where candidates have successfully completed the Diploma offered at that institution. Candidates must pass units to the value of 150 credit points.

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Exit Pathways

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the non-accredited, non-teaching qualification, Bachelor of Educational Studies, on completion of 144 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 300-level or above. Students who do not satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements of AITSL and/or NSWIT by the beginning of the third year of candidature may apply to transfer to an alternative degree program.

Academic Progress

Any candidate who has not demonstrated NSW HSC Band 4 Standard English or English as a Second Language or equivalent interstate attainment and NSW HSC Band 4 in General Mathematics or completion of Mathematics or Extension Mathematics to an equivalent standard or equivalent interstate attainment by the beginning of the third year of candidature will be excluded from the course.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.