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 applicants 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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| How to apply |
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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: (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 At least one of the following criteria must be met: A1. English is the applicant's first language; or A2. Satisfactory completion, no more than 5 years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year 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, no more than 5 years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year 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. |
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| Additional Requirements | 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. |
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| Career Opportunities | Primary school Teacher |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 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 have previously completed a three-year teaching qualification. Candidates may present with 20+years of teaching or fewer 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 advanced standing is limited to appropriate units that have not previously been counted towards a completed qualification. |
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| Academic Colours |
Violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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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
At least one of the following criteria must be met:
A1. English is the applicant's first language; or
A2. Satisfactory completion, no more than 5 years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year 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, no more than 5 years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year 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.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (b), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been complete at another University; and
(b) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 42 cps |
| Listed Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Education.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.