Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Provider:

Alphacrucis University College

Course Code:

BEd(S)

CRICOS Code:

099281A

Qualification Level:

Bachelor

Course Area:

Creative Arts

Duration:

4-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Hobart, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 89,600 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery, Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Semesterly

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Course Overview

Do you connect with the youth in your church? Are you excited about working with young people who want to reach their full potential? This course is for those who sense a calling to secondary (high) school teaching and is accredited by TEQSA and NESA. We tailor our learning and teaching to your individual needs, in small classes where you are known and mentored by your lecturer.

The BEd(S) provides a core of pedagogy for your area of specialisation and professional experience, completing two designated teaching specialisations from the following learning areas: The Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Digital Technologies, and Religious Studies. Through a university partnership, you may also choose subjects or specialisations from other disciplines. Your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication will be developed, and you will be equipped with theoretical knowledge in curriculum development and pedagogy, as well as skills in education areas, to equip you for classroom teaching.

Course Structure

The course structure is based on eight semesters with four subjects taught in each semester:

1 subject (10 credit points) from Research
1 subject (10 credit points) from Christian Studies
12 subjects (12 credit points) from Education
4 subjects (40 credit points) from Curriculum Studies
6 subjects (60 credit points) Discipline Studies – Major
4 subjects (40 credit points) Discipline Studies – Minor
4 subjects (40 credit points) Professional Experience

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary) a candidate must complete all 32 subjects, including satisfactory completion of the Professional Experience subjects.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of no less than 65 (or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course. This must include a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non-English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the IELTS (or equivalent). Such students admitted must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) may find employment in schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills, academic knowledge, practical experience and critical thinking. This includes careers such as:

corporate trainers and development managers,
curriculum consultants and developers,
educational administrators,
educational researchers,
government policy advisers,
community educators,
education publication writers or editors,
education policy analysts

Internship or Work Placements

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary), all teacher education students will complete 4 subject (40 credit points) of Professional Placement:

EXP211 Professional Experience 1
EXP212 Professional Experience 2
EXP311 Professional Experience 3
EXP312 Professional Experience 4

In addition, the teacher education student, once admitted into the course, may apply for a Clinical Teaching Module (CTM) placement. This is a mode of study that places the student, typically one day a week in a host school under a Host Coach(es), where they can practice their new skills and understanding without the pressures of assessment. They are encouraged to seek modifications to their subject assignments for their CTM context and so create synergy with their CTM commitment and their academic study.