Bachelor of Education non-teaching, Online delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-EDUS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Domestic Fees

$6,684 per year / $20,052 total

About this course

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

The Bachelor of Education offers a three-year degree that does not qualify students to become a teacher but rather provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of education as an academic discipline in Australian teaching and learning contexts. The degree is comprised of compulsory and elective units of study. In this regard, the flexibility of the degree allows students the opportunity to choose electives which match the variety of education environments and develop skills for the future education workforce. The course enables graduates to work within the field of education at a policy or governmental level but without an accredited teaching award.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

Swinburne intends that all its courses assist 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
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (such as sociocultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

6 core units (75 credit points)
8 units in an Education major (100 credit points)
10 units of study (125 credit points) comprising of electives

Students must not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 units) at Introductory level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

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

Working with Children Check and Police Check All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see www.careforkids.com.au/articlesv2/article.asp?ID=82 Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.