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Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Science

Degree Type Double Degree

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

SATAC Code 324381

2012
ATAR
71.85

  • 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.

  • 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

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 324381
    2012 CSP ATAR 71.85
    2012 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,500
    Mid-year entry? No
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    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).
    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.
    • 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: 324381

    International applicants

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    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS Overall 7 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 047798B
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    Chemistry is a prerequisite for students who wish to major in Chemistry; Physics is a prerequisite for students who wish to major in Physics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 75
    IB 25
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    7
    7
    7
    7
    7
    A-Level 7
    UEC [Malaysia] 20
    SAT [US] 1665
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 70
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 360
    Bradford Foundation Program 74
    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: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    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:

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

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

    *Students who wish to major in Mathematics or Computer Sciencce must also complete a major from the Faculty of Science.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (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.

    Detailed study plans can be downloaded from the Professions Undergraduate Hub Website
    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 
    • All other courses completed as part of B Science
    Level III
    • EDUC 3001: Reflective Practice (Elective) 
    • EDUC 3002: Secondary School Interaction
    • All other courses completed as part of B Science
    Level IV

    Semester One

    Core Course

    EDUC 4202 Student Teacher Interaction

    Professional Experience

    EDUC 4205 Teaching Practice I


    Semester Two

    Core Course

    EDUC 4201 Education, Culture & Diversity

    Professional Experience

    EDUC 4206 Teaching Practice II


    Curriculum and Methodology:

    Curriculum & Methodology courses to the value of 12 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
    Economics Curriculum and Methodology
    Geography Curriculum and Methodology
    History Curriculum and Methodology

    MUSIC
    Classroom Music Curriculum and Methodology
    Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methodology

    LANGUAGES
    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
    Languages Education for TESOL

    MATHEMATICS
    Mathematics Curriculum and Methodology

    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    Information Technology Curriculum and Methodology

    SCIENCE
    Biology Curriculum and Methodology
    Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology
    Physics Curriculum and Methodology


    PSYCHOLOGY
    Psychology Curriculum and Methodology

    GENERAL
    Alternative Curricula

  • 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
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013

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