Arts/Arts Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5,310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards ten academic merit scholarships annually to students with the highest ATAR. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/awards
Other awards and prizes are also available for current students through individual Schools/programs. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/huss
Additional 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
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 80.35 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, and/or an essay.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Some Non-Year 12 applicants may also be required to submit an autobiographical essay; contact the Faculty for more information: (03) 9479 2023.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 1 & 2: two units of General Mathematics Or Mathematical Methods (either).
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to 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
The course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).