
Overview
As both a primary and secondary teacher you will be able to inspire, nurture and engage young people in a positive learning journey. This degree will equip you with deep knowledge of critical ideas and pedagogical approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
With this dual-sector qualification, you will develop a breadth of skills in primary curriculum and one specialist secondary teaching area. You will gain a solid foundation in primary English and literacies, mathematics, humanities and social science, digital technologies, health and physical education and the arts. You will then shape your professional identity with a secondary specialisation.
With Bachelor in Education (Primary and Secondary) from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) , you will graduate classroom ready with real-world practical experience through 80 days of professional experience in schools and education settings under direct supervision and guidance.
Professional experience
You will be required to complete 80 days. Year 1: Community engagement in an educational setting, minimum of 35 hours. Year 2: 10 days, 15 days. Year 3: 20 days. Year 4: 5 days, 30 days.
Work placement
All initial teacher education programs must include a defined period of professional experience, where pre-service teachers practise teaching in a school under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher.
The current requirements are for a minimum of 80 days of professional experience that occurs in structured supervised settings. Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration as a primary and/or secondary teacher in government, independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. This program is pending accreditation. Once accredited the program will meet the teacher education component of the qualification requirements for registration in all states and territories.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- primary school education
- secondary school education
- community centre education
- private colleges
- inclusive education settings
- policy development
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Learning and Teaching
- Educational Thought
- Understanding Learners and Their Contexts
- Digital Cultures and Capabilities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures
- Professional Communication
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Credits
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Australian Catholic University (ACU) and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Code: 0102075
- International students must have an IELTS minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.
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28728 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 48 months. -
National
4624 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4624 AUD per year during 48 months.
National: Commonwealth supported
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education (Primary and Secondary).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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