Arts/Arts Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This double degree program provides graduates with two degrees and a qualification to teach in the secondary or adult education sectors.
Students are able to specialise in areas of interest, such as politics, history, or anthropology, providing the rigour and flexibility of an Arts Degree, while also studying education theory and practice for their education qualification. The curriculum includes subjects in teaching methods and education theory, and provides in-school teaching experience.
Course structure
First year comprises foundation arts subjects, two of which must be selected as teaching methods. During second and third year, students undertake arts subjects along with education subjects and supervised teacher-training in schools, with a more intensive teacher-training component in the final year.
Contact hours
Approximately 12-15 contact hours per week if studying full-time. Please note that during teaching placements students are expected to be at their designated school for the duration of the school day - approximately 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Students can choose methods from diverse arts disciplines, including English or linguistics (English Method), history, art history (History method), Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Spanish (LOTE), media studies or cinema studies (Media Studies method), anthropology, legal studies, philosophy, politics, sociology and cultural studies (Humanities method); Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, linguistics, modern Greek and Spanish (as part of the ESL method).
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 010
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Successful applicants must apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencing teaching placements. The cost is approximately $76.10 and is valid for five years. For further information please visit: www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2a (75%)) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 85
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2011 (indicative only) - 80.35
International Baccalaureate - 31
GCE A Levels - 9
Hong Kong A Levels - 9
HKDSE - 16,8 (the student must meet the higher than standard English-language requirement)
STPM - 8.67
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.2
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Vietnam/Indonesia (Year 12) - 8.2
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Extra requirements
Successful applicants must apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencing teaching placements. There is no cost and the check is valid for five years. For further information please view the Victorian government website: www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren
Prerequisites
Year 11 Mathematics
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work - for further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/lasunits
Career opportunities
Graduates can find employment in secondary schools in Australia and overseas, in the adult education sectors including industry and TAFE, community organisations, private tutoring and consultancies.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates (with appropriate visa requirements) are eligible for employment in Australian government and independent schools. Applicants are advised to check the requirements of the professional accreditation authority in their home country.