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Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Double Degree

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 324381

2009
ATAR 75.05

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  • Program Outline

    The Bachelor of Teaching degree program prepares students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. It is also suitable for students intending to work with adult learners. The program is offered as a double degree only and is designed for students who are beginning tertiary study. The primary focus in the first three years of the degree is on completing a major sequence in two different subject areas usually taught at senior secondary level. A major sequence consists of courses taken over three consecutive years of study. Six semesters of study in a subject area is the general requirement for teaching a subject up to Year 12 level.

    The major subject sequences are taken as part of the Bachelor of Science program in the subject areas of the student’s choice.  In each of these years students also take education courses designed to provide an on-going orientation to educational issues and practice. The first and third year education courses include observation and experience in school contexts. The final year is taken up entirely with education studies, which are organised around two five-week periods of teaching practice in secondary schools.

  • Program Structure
    The double degree provides students with the opportunity to pursue education courses from the beginning of their university studies. The primary focus in the first three years is on undertaking study in the two discipline areas in which the student intends to teach. This study generally includes courses taken at Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the degree program. These courses are taken as part of the degree program that accompanies the Bachelor of Teaching in the subject areas of the student's choice.

    In each of the first three years, students also take an education course designed to provide an on-going orientation to educational issues and practice. The first and third year education courses involve observation and experience in school contexts. The final year is taken up entirely with education studies and is commenced after the other degree is completed. This year is organised around two five-week periods of teaching practice in secondary schools, one in the Adelaide metropolitan area, the other in country South Australia.

    The Bachelor of Teaching is designed primarily for students who have not already commenced university study. Students who have commenced a degree should consider completing their degree and then applying for the Graduate Diploma of Education.
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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 324381
    2009 CSP ATAR 75.05
    2009 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: any two Science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Psychology or Specialist Mathematics (NB: only one Mathematics subject may be counted).

    IB: two Science subjects (minimum grade 4 for SL, 3 for HL); or, one Science subject plus Mathematics (minimum grade 4 for SL, 3 for HL).

    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies, Physics
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    Additional Entry Requirements ?
    A successful National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) is required by teacher-employment authorities in South Australia. A successful NCHRC is required prior to undertaking any professional experience/practicum placements which involve contact with minors (under 18 years of age). These placements form a compulsory part of the program.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 324381

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS Overall 7 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Two Science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemsitry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. Note: only one Mathematics subject may be counted
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    7
    7
    7
    7
    7
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 75
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: any two Science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Psychology or Specialist Mathematics (NB: only one Mathematics subject may be counted).

    IB: two Science subjects (minimum grade 4 for SL, 3 for HL); or, one Science subject plus Mathematics (minimum grade 4 for SL, 3 for HL).

    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies, Physics
  • Areas of Specialisation

    The Bachelor of Teaching double degree program with the Bachelor of Science is designed for students who wish to become secondary school teachers in the following teaching areas: 

    • Mathematics, Information Technology
    • Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology

    Bachelor of Teaching Gradautes are required to have two teaching specialisations in which they are qualified to teach.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Please note: All courses are changing to 3-unit value, therefore there will be changes to this study plan in 2009.

    Level I
    • EDUC 1001: Schools and Policy
    • EDUC 1002: Primary School Interaction
    • All other courses completed as part of B Science
    Level II
    • EDUC 2001: Issues in Contemporary Education
    • EDUC 2002: Professional Practice and Research (Introduced in 2010)
    • All other courses completed as part of B Science
    Level III
    • EDUC 3001: Reflective Practice (Elective) (Introduced in 2011)
    • EDUC 3002: Secondary School Interaction
    • All other courses completed as part of B Science
    Level IV
    • Teaching Practice
    • Curriculum Issues in Australian Schools
    • Advanced Education Studies
    • Curriculum and Methodology - 3 courses from the following options:*

    1. SOSE (Studies of Society & Environment)
    2. Geography
    3. History
    4. General English
    5. Senior English
    6. Music
    7. Classroom Music          
    8. Instrumental Music
    9. Languages Other Than English
    10. Chinese
    11. French
    12. German
    13. Indonesian
    14. Italian
    15. Japanese
    16. Modern Greek
    17. Spanish
    18. Vietnamese
    19. English as a Second Language
    20. Language Methodology
    21. Science
    22. Biology
    23. Chemistry
    24. Junior Science
    25. Physics
    26. Mathematics
    27. Junior Mathematics
    28. Senior Mathematics
    29. Information Technology
    30. Business
    31. Accounting
    32. Business Studies
    33. Economics
    34. Psychology
    35. Adult Learning
    36. Agricultural Science
    *Note: Students must study these disciplines in their other degree program before studying curriculum methodology in the relevant areas.  Not all courses will be offered each year.
  • Career Opportunities

    The Bachelor of Teaching program prepares students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. It is also suitable for students intending to work with adult learners.

    The teaching program is recognised by education departments in all states of Australia and by most teacher-employing authorities overseas. There are job opportunities for graduates in most subjects, particularly in country areas.

    Potential careers

    Science Educators, Teacher, Tutor, Education Coordinator, Education Officer / Educator, School Services Officer

  • Graduate Attributes

    Bachelor of Teaching Graduate Attributes

  • Professional Accreditation
    The double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.
  • Program Rules
  • Further Information

    Contact School of Education, telephone (08) 8303 5628, email andrew.tarnowskyj@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.education.adelaide.edu.au.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011

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