Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Abbreviation: BEd
Course code: E3A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3563
Introductory comments
This on-campus 4-year (minimum) full-time, or equivalent part-time, course is offered by
the Faculty of Education at the Launceston campus, with year 1 being available at the
North-West Centre.
Admission & prerequisites
Normal University entry requirements apply.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Education prepares students for teaching appointments in early childhood
(kindergarten, prep, grade 1 and 2), and primary (grades 3-6) situations.
Secondary teaching specialisations are offered in the Bachelor of Teaching.
Career outcomes
Successful completion of this course should make students eligible for employment as
early childhood/primary teachers. Employment opportunities in other
communication-based careers such as industry and commercial training and sales have
been obtained by past graduates.
Course structure
Within the two specialisations in the Bachelor of Education students undertake a course of
study that includes the following elements:
•
Liberal Studies within which there is a program of study for two years.
•
Education Studies
•
School Experience
•
Curriculum Studies
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Bachelor of Education
A student who completes the first three years of the course with sufficient merit may
apply and be admitted to continue into the fourth year as an honours candidate. Such a
student will complete many of the normal coursework requirements of the degree in year
four together with an honours dissertation.
Articulation
Students who have undertaken an appropriate course at another Australian, overseas
institution or TAFE college may apply to receive credit for such study. Applications for
credit can be made following admission to the Bachelor of Education course.
Exchanges
Opportunity exists for one-semester exchange with approved universities around the
world by negotiation with course coordinator.
Schedule
Unit title
campus offered
weight
L~1&2 B~1&2
L~1&2 B~1&2
L~1&2 B~1&2
12.5%
25%
12.5%
EPC150
EPF150
EPT150
L~1
12.5%
EPC250
L~1&2
L~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
EPC251
EPC252
L~1&2
L~1&2
L~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
EPC253
EPF250
EPT250
L~1&2
L~1&2
L~2
L~1
L~3/2
L~2
25%
25%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
EPF350
EPT350
EPC350
EPC351
EPC352
EPC353
unit code
Year 1
Liberal studies unit(/s)
Curriculum Studies 1
Education 1
School Experience 1 (ECE/Primary)
Year 2
Liberal studies unit(/s)
Curriculum Studies 2A (English, Mathematics,
LOTE)
Curriculum Studies 2B – Science & Technology
Curriculum Studies 2C – SOSE, Health &
Physical Education
Curriculum Studies 2D – Arts Education
Education 2
School Experience 2 (ECE/Primary)
Year 3
Education 3
School Experience 3 (ECE/Primary)
Curriculum Studies 3A (English, Mathematics)
Contemporary Curriculum Developments A
Curriculum Investigations A
Modes of Curriculum Inquiry A
Year 4
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Education 4
Education 5
Curriculum Studies 4A (English, Mathematics)
Contemporary Curriculum Development B
Curriculum Investigations B
Modes of Curriculum Inquiry B
School Experience 4 (Early
Childhood/Primary)
L~1&2
L~1&2
L~1
L~1
L~1
L~2
L~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
25%
EPF450
EPF451
EPC450
EPC451
EPC452
EPC453
EPT450
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Education
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery| Full time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled this year: 223 | International
students this year: 2
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 26 weeks
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