Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education
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Overview
Become a maths, geography or science high school teacher, or teach in primary schools.
In this degree you'll study education subjects at the same time as you study a science discipline of your choice.
You'll have the opportunity to specialise in primary or secondary education and work in a school in your final year.
Key features
- Join the the founding school of Macquarie University.
- Choose a primary or secondary school specialisation to suit your career goals.
- Work in a school with a 'Master Teacher' who will mentor you as you plan, prepare and teach lessons.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300537
Suitable for
If you want to teach high-school science , maths or geography or work as a primary school teacher.
Course fee
It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Intending high school teachers:
- HSC English Band 4 (or equivalent)
Intending primary teachers:
- HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent)
If you don't reach this standard on entry, you will be required to satisfactorily complete a unit of study with us in the relevant areas, as outlined in the Teacher Education Program (TEP) guide.
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
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 92 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 56 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science units | 42 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education specialisations:
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Science majors:
- Applied Econometrics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biology
- Biomolecular Sciences
- Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
- Business Information Systems
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Decision Science
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Electronics
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Human Geography
- Mathematics
- Palaeobiology
- Photonics
- Physics
- Psychological Science
- Software Technology
- Spatial Information Science
- Statistics
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
Our graduates from all programs are eligible for provisional accreditation to teach in NSW government and non-government schools.
A Statement of Eligibility for Accreditation to Teach will be provided by the NSW Institute of Teachers for all graduates who are intending to teach in NSW schools.
Career Opportunities
- Education and training of adults
- Educational adviser to government or other agencies
- Educational planning and policy
- Educational researcher
- Primary teacher
- School counsellor (For the Psychology double degree with additional study)
- Secondary teacher
Employers
- Department of Education and Training
- Non-government schools
- Training agencies
Average starting salary
As of January 2009, four-year trained teachers earn a salary of between $52,745 and $78,667 depending on experience.
Profiles
Our Students
Nathan Miller
"I love how laid back and comfortable the green campus at Macquarie is - it's huge, so you can always find somewhere nice to sit to either study or just chill out. Also, the teaching facilities here are great. And, this year, the new 'robotic' library will open which is going to be awesome.I'm really glad that I chose Macquarie; I know that I'm not only going to finish with a degree that shows a solid and well-rounded education but also finish with many memories to treasure and skills to help me in my future career as a teacher."
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