Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Education
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
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
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
A study score of at least 20 in LOTE (any) facilitates up to 3 additional aggregate points. Relevant paid or unpaid work experience is also considered, as is performance in English (any). Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
(Note: All ATARs are current for 2011)
Bendigo: ATAR 66.35
Mildura: ATAR 63.00
Guaranteed Entry - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 68 or more will be made a first round offer. Applicants whose ATAR is below 68 will be considered for a Commonwealth Supported Place through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
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 reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL), or 25 in any other English.
Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods, or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Additional information
All successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Australian Post Offices) prior to enrolment.
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible for employment in government, Catholic and independent schools in Australia and overseas (check with local authorities). Most graduates have obtained immediate employment in government or private schools in Victoria, other Australian states and overseas, particularly in the UK and New Zealand. Graduates may also find opportunities in general industry due to their enhanced communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.