Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Abbreviation: BEd
Course code: E3A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3396
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.
Professional recognition
Teacher registration (Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board)
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
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Bachelor of Education
•
School Experience
•
Curriculum Studies
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 or overseas
institution of further educatgion or TAFE college may apply to receive credit for such
study. Applications for credit can be made upon application 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 code
unit title
weight
campus offered
12.5%
25%
12.5%
L~1&2 B~1&2
L~1&2 B~1&2
L~1&2 B~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
L~1
L~1&2w
L~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
L~1&2
L~1&2w
L~1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
25%
25%
L~2
L~1
L~3/2
L~2
L~1&2
L~1&2
Year 1
Liberal studies unit(s)
EPC150
Curriculum Studies 1
EPF150
Education 1
EPT150
School Experience 1 (ECE/Primary)
Year 2
Liberal studies unit(s)
EPC250
Curriculum Studies 2A (English, Mathematics, LOTE)
EPC251
Curriculum Studies 2B – Science & Technology
EPC252
Curriculum Studies 2C – SOSE, Health & Physical
Education
EPC253
Curriculum Studies 2D – Arts Education
EPF250
Education 2
EPT250
School Experience 2 (ECE/Primary)
Year 3
EPC350
EPC351
EPC352
EPC353
EPF350
EPT350
Curriculum Studies 3A (English, Mathematics)
Contemporary Curriculum Developments A
Curriculum Investigations A
Modes of Curriculum Inquiry A
Education 3
School Experience 3 (ECE/Primary)
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Year 4
EPC450
EPC451
EPC452
EPC453
EPF450
EPF451
EPT450
Curriculum Studies 4A (English, Mathematics)
Contemporary Curriculum Development B
Curriculum Investigations B
Modes of Curriculum Inquiry B
Education 4
Education 5
School Experience 4 (Early Childhood/Primary)
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
25%
L~1
L~1
L~1
L~2
L~1&2
L~1&2
L~1&2
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 | Australian residents: $3,800 |
International students: $10,500
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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