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Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Double Degree
Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 324351
2010
ATAR
72.3
- Program Outline
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 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 and minor 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 (8 x 3 unit courses). A minor sequence consists of courses taken over two consecutive years of study (6 x 3 unit courses). The major and minor subject sequences are taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts 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.
Student Study Commitment
To successfully complete courses, students will need to allocate an appropriate time commitment to their study. In addition to the formal contact the time required for each course (eg, lectures, tutorials, practicals) students will need to allocate non-contact time. Non-contact time will be required for a range of activities which may include, but are not limited to, assessment tasks, reading, researching, note-taking, revision, writing, consultation with staff, and informal discussion with other students. While the relative proportion of contact and non-contact time may vary from course to course, as a guide, a full-time student would expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hours per week on their studies during teaching periods.
The workload for undergraduate programs is 24 units per year (full-time). - 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, 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. - Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 324351 2010 CSP ATAR 72.3 2010 CSP IB 25 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,442Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
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.
- Other Entry Pathways
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: 324351International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 75 IB 25 IELTS Overall 7 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $22,000 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability CRICOS 047795E Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Equivalent Scores
International ATAR 75 IB 25 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting77777A-Level 7 UEC [Malaysia] 20 SAT [US] 1665 ISC & CBSE [India] 70% ISBE [India] [1] 80% OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 70 Eynesbury Foundation Program 360 Bradford Foundation Program 74 [1] Acceptable Indian State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil NaduHow 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: $22,000 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
- Higher Education applicants
- Areas of Specialisation
The Bachelor of Teaching double degree program with the Bachelor of Arts is designed for students who wish to become secondary school teachers in the following teaching areas:
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English
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History
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Geography
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Languages
(Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Modern Greek, ESL).
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Studies of Society and Environment
(Classical Studies, Anthropology, History, Geography, Psychology, Politics, Studies of Societies, Gender, Work and Social Inquiry).
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Economics
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Psychology
Bachelor of Teaching Graduates are required to have two teaching specialisations in which they are qualified to teach.
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- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (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 visit Majors and Approved Electives for the list of courses to take for your first and second teachable specialisations.
For students wanting to major in Psychology, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for enrolment advice.
Detailed study plans can be downloaded from ASKthePROF
Level I Level II -
EDUC 2001: Issues in Contemporary Education
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EDUC 2002: Professional Practice and Research (Introduced in 2010)
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2x Courses in first teachable specialisation - major (3 units each)
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2x Courses in second teachable specialisation - minor (3 units each)
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2 x Courses from Humanities and Social Sciences (3 units each)
Level III -
EDUC 3001: Reflective Practice (Elective) or one Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences course (Introduced in 2011)
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EDUC 3002: Secondary School Interaction
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4x Courses in first teachable specialisation - major (3 units each)
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2x Courses in second teachable specialisation - minor (3 units each)
Level IV Teaching Practice
EDUC 4205 Teaching Practice Part I
EDUC 4206 Teaching Practice Part II
Curriculum & Methodology – courses to the value of 9 units from:
BUSINESS
Accounting Curriculum and Methodology
Business Studies Curriculum and Methodology
ENGLISH
General English Curriculum and Methodology
co-requisite for-
Senior English Curriculum and Methodology
HUMANITIES
Studies of Society and Environment
co-requisite for-
Economics Curriculum and Methodology
Geography Curriculum and Methodology
History Curriculum and Methodology
MUSIC
Classroom Music Curriculum and Methodology
Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methodology
LANGUAGES
Language Methodology
co-requisite for-
Chinese Curriculum and Methodology
French Curriculum and Methodology
German Curriculum and Methodology
Indonesian Curriculum and Methodology
Italian Curriculum and Methodology
Japanese Curriculum and Methodology
Spanish Curriculum and Methodology
Modern Greek Curriculum and Methodology
Vietnamese Curriculum and Methodology
Other Languages Curriculum and Methodology
ESL
English as a Second Language Curriculum and Methodology
co-requisite for-
Languages Education for TESOL
MATHEMATICS
Junior Mathematics Curriculum and Methodology
co-requisite for-
Senior Mathematics Curriculum and Methodology
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology Curriculum and Methodology
SCIENCE
Junior Science Curriculum and Methodology
co-requisite for-
Biology Curriculum and Methodology
Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology
Physics Curriculum and Methodology
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology Curriculum and Methodology
must be taken with either
Junior Science Curriculum and Methodology; or
Studies of Society and Environment
GENERAL
Students are only permitted to undertake one of the following courses-
Adult Learner Curriculum and Methodology
Alternative Curricula
Extended Specialist Curriculum
(must be taken with either Junior Science Curriculum and Methodology or Studies of Society and Environment)Core Courses
EDUC 4201 Education, Culture & Diversity (UG) 3
EDUC 4502A Student Teacher Interactions Pt 1 (UG) 1.5
EDUC 4203 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning (UG) 3
EDUC 4502B Student Teacher Interactions Pt 2 (UG) 1.5
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- 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
Education Officer / Educator, Education Coordinator, Music Teacher, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Archaeologist, School Services Officer, Tutor, Teacher
- 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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