Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a major in Education
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Overview
Teach primary school children. Become an open-minded and confident primary teacher who is responsive to academic needs.
By combining arts with primary education, you'll have over forty arts majors to choose from. You'll study teaching methodology, participate in a primary school based Professional Experience program and satisfy the Key Learning Area (KLA) content requirements of the NSW Institute of Teachers:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
- Creative arts and Personal Development
- Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
The main focus is on preparing you to work as a primary school teacher.
The School of Education offers teacher education programs as well as a wide range of educational studies.
You will explore:
- how children grow and develop
- the policy issues facing education in Australia
- how curriculum is conceptualised and constructed
- Theories on learning
Key features
- Enhance your job opportunities in areas such as policy development, government, and literature.
- Though this major is not a teaching qualification, it may supplement your study or experience in other social sciences including behavioural science, psychology and sociology.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in learning and development, or a career in education.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points required for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 39 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Combined degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 3cp from | EDUC units at 100 level | 3 | ||
| 100 or 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | 100 or 200 level EDUC units | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | EDUC units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | EDUC399 | C | Professional Capability: Policy, Theory, Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | EDUC units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | EDUC units | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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