Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is a unique course of study developed specifically for educators in the Pacific Islands.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

2 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

BEd(PacFocus)

Study Mode

Online

About this course

The Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is a unique course of study developed specifically for educators in the Pacific Islands. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Teaching (Pacific Focus) may undertake this course as an additional two years (full time equivalent) of study toward a Bachelor qualification. The course offers four career pathways for graduates and encompasses working with children in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Inclusive Education, as well as professional experience and a 50-day internship.

Being a teacher is a rewarding career and this course aims to provide Pacific Island educators with the necessary professional skills to meet the needs of current and future generations of students. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills online and through professional experience placements. This knowledge and aptitude will contribute to one of the largest professions worldwide.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall hold the AQF Level 6 Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) of the University of New England.

Candidates who completed the Early Childhood Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise in the same area.

Candidates who completed the Primary Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) may specialise in either Primary Education or Inclusive Education.

Candidates who completed the Secondary Education (English), Secondary Education (Mathematics), Secondary Education (Science), Secondary Education (Geography/HSIE), or Secondary Education (History/HSIE) specialisations within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise within the same area.

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

Teacher in Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, Primary, or Secondary Education in a Pacific Island context.

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

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