Educational Studies (Graduate Bachelor)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Educational Studies
Length
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Campuses
Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course is a pathway to further studies in education. It is not accredited for teaching; however, it provides a sound foundation in educational studies for students who want to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary), which is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a teacher training course.
Students with an undergraduate discipline sequence that meets the requirements for at least one secondary teaching method may be able to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years) or the Master of Teaching (P-12).
Course structure
The program comprises 360 credit points, with a compulsory minimum of 120 credit points in education subjects. However, most applicants usually gain Advanced Standing to a reduced program - for example, those with a suitable TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma are eligible for admission to a 240 credit-point or 180 credit-point program respectively.
Contact hours
9 to 12 hours per week or equivalent intensive block mode of study, depending on subject selection.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Education, student welfare
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the Faculty of Education.
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-undergraduatesSelection
Academic merit (2011)
Prerequisites
Two-year tertiary/TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
The course is a pathway to postgraduate education studies.
Professional recognition
NOTE: the degree is not recognised for teacher registration.