Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) Online delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-EDECPS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Domestic Fees

$6,684 per year / $26,736 total

International Fees

$27,560 per year

About this course

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs design to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically design for online delivery and support.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) aims to prepare generalist teachers who:

are competent to teach early childhood and primary schooling (birth to twelve years)
have a strong sense of professional identity and are able to articulate this to others
are able to demonstrate an understanding of child development from early childhood through to the later stages of primary schooling
are pedagogical leaders who collaborate with colleagues, children, families and communities
use innovative and creative teaching methods that make expert use of emerging technologies
acknowledge and use a range of broad perspectives that are relevant to societal and educational contexts in which they work, including sustainability, cultural-historical and Indigenous education perspectives
acknowledge, value and respect the diversity of individuals and cultures, including Indigenous cultures, and teach in ways that are sensitive to these perspectives
are able to negotiate the changing context of teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas;
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community;
effective and ethical in work and community situations;
adaptable and able to manage change; and
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.

Course structure

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:

31 units of core units of study (387.5 credit points)
1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 200 credit points of study.Academic Progress - Special RequirementsIn addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they: (a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement(b) fail to attempt both component tests of the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies

2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:(a) fail to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 200 credit points of studies or following three attempts(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within 2 weeks of the cessation of the placement.Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy. Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period. Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)