Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) is a unique dual sector teacher education course that offers two career pathways for graduates. It is an undergraduate teacher education qualification that encompasses working in both Primary Schools and Secondary Schools.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 10 years part-time

Course Code

BEd(K-12 Teach)

Study Mode

In person, Online

ATAR

77.1

About this course

The Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) is a unique dual sector teacher education course that offers two career pathways for graduates. It is an undergraduate teacher education qualification that encompasses working in both Primary Schools and Secondary Schools. All candidates complete a NESA or National primary specialisation with a curriculum focus.

The following are NESA primary specialisations: a Language; Mathematics; or Science and Technology.

Students completing a NESA specialisation will receive a NSW Department of Education code on their teacher registration documentation which may advantage them for future employment in NSW Government schools.

All other students will complete a National specialisation in English/Literacy.

Being a teacher is a rewarding career for those who enjoy being part of children's growth and learning. The professional understandings and abilities learned in the Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) will be valued by the broader community. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes to become a successful teacher and a member of one of the largest professions worldwide.

This course is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).

IMPORTANT ADVICE

The NSW Government raised admission requirements for undergraduate teaching courses in 2016. The new requirements are considerably higher than before and specify a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English, or bridging units or alternative pathway as approved by NESA. Further information is available

via the

NESA Teacher Accreditation website.

In addition to the above, from 2018 initial teacher education students must satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of a non-academic capability assessment.

UNE offers pathways to teaching for those applicants who do not meet the new admission requirements:

Option 1 - You may complete an appropriate number/combination of NESA-approved bridging units or the first year of your undergraduate studies in a non-teacher education course such as the Bachelor of Educational Studies or Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. You may then apply to transfer, with Advanced Standing (credit) if applicable, to the Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching);

or

Option 2 - You may complete an undergraduate non-teacher education course such as the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Educational Studies. You can then apply for the Master of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) as a graduate entry student.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

);

and

(b) (i) have a minimum of three Band 5 and/or E3 HSC results, including one in English;

or

(ii) have completed at least a year (48 credit points) of discipline studies (non-Education units) in a higher education qualification;

or

(iii) have completed a NESA-approved alternative pathway;

and

(c) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry;

and

(d)

comply with the University's

English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, and any two units of mathematics.

Recommended studies: for those intending to teach Mathematics, HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

know their students and how students learn;
know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;
plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;
create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;
assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;
continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and
continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

Career pathways

Primary Teaching; Secondary Teaching; or Education related career choices.

From 2019 onwards, the Department of Education advises that an application for approval to teach will include consideration of a preferred minimum credit average (or equivalent) by the conclusion of the applicant's Program of Study.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of New England (UNE).

86%

Overall satisfaction

79.7%

Skill scale

68.7%

Teaching scale

86.1%

Employed full-time

$68k

Average salary

Data source