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Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education with a specialisation in Primary Teaching

ATAR/Course cut-off
75.45
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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.

Location

North Ryde

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 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

Specialisation requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation

100 level Credit Points
Required 3cp from EDUC units at 100 level 3
200 level Credit Points
Required EDUC258 Mathematics in Schools 3
Required EDUC260 Language, Literacy and Learning 3
Required EDUC267 Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy 3
Required either EDUC262 Education: The Learner
or EDUC264 Education: The Policy Context 3
Required TEP248 Key Competencies in Inclusive Education 3
300 level Credit Points
Required TEP318 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 1 3
Required TEP319 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 2 3
Required TEP320 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 3 3
Required EDUC371 Reading Acquisition in the Primary Classroom 3
400 level Credit Points
Required TEP403 Professional Experience in Primary School I 3
Required TEP404 Professional Experience in Primary School II 3
Required TEP418 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 4 3
Required TEP419 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 5 3
Required TEP420 Curriculum and Teaching in Primary School 6 3
Balance of credit points required (Electives) 47
Total credit points required to satisfy this specialisation 92

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
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The specialisation in Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education (Primary Teaching) (SCIE04) is available in more than one degree.

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1. Select your UAC Code for your preferred degree:

300537

Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education

300130

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the Diploma of Education

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

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Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 



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