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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Education

Length

4 years

Campuses

Bendigo, Mildura

Course description

This is a professional-entry teacher training course for those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this program for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria. Graduates are highly respected in Australia and internationally for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and highly developed teaching skills.

Course structure

The program encompasses 32 subjects, categorised as foundation studies, teaching studies, professional studies, discipline studies and electives. Practicum and field experience programs provide essential classroom experiences that contextualise the theoretical components of teaching, curriculum and professional studies. At the end of first year, students choose between primary, primary/special education and primary/secondary strands.

The primary strand includes six electives, enabling students to choose an additional discipline sequence. The primary/secondary strand qualifies students to teach from prep to middle school and secondary, and includes two minors for secondary registration purposes. The special education pathway provides students with a qualification to teach in primary or special education settings.

Contact hours

12 hours

Subject details

Major areas of study

Teaching (Primary), Teaching (Primary and Secondary) and Teaching (Primary and Special Education).

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)

21 970

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-undergraduates

Selection

An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.

Academic entry requirements

LTM Foundation Studies - 62.3
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 66.35
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 10, 4 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
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

Applicants are required to provide evidence of a National Police Check or similar Criminal Record Check from each country or countries in which they have lived for 12 months or more within the previous 10 years (after the age of 18 years). The criminal record check must be presented at enrolment in the course before the start of semester.

Prerequisites

Year 11 Mathematics.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

  • Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course may obtain employment in both government and private schools in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition

This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying, applicants are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities where they intend to gain employment.