BEd (Pri)

320 cp

Minimum duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours
BEd(Pri)(Hons)
320-360 cp¹

A student who has completed the specified requirements may exit from the course with the Bachelor of Educational Studies.

Course available at:
Ballarat, Victoria
Brisbane, Queensland
Canberra, ACT
Melbourne, Victoria
Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

1. Admission Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed

1. the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
   
   Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales¹⁷
   Assumed knowledge: ACT – English advanced and at least a major in mathematical applications with grades of C or higher; NSW – two units of English Band 4 and two units of Mathematics Band 4.
   
   Queensland
   Prerequisities: English (4, SA).
   Recommended study: Mathematics A.
   
   Victoria
   Prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
   
   From 2016
   
   Australian Capital Territory
   Major in English (T), minimum B grade; and
   Major in Mathematics (T), minimum C grade.
   Recommended Studies: Science (T).
   
   New South Wales
   A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English.
   
   Queensland
   At least Sound Achievement in the current QCAA Authority Subject of Senior English; and
   At least Sound Achievement in Mathematics (QCAA Mathematics A and/or B and/or C or equivalent subject from another jurisdiction; and
   At least Sound Achievement in a QCAA Authority Science subject or equivalent subject from another jurisdiction.
   
   Victoria (a) Minimum of Units 1 and 2 – two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either) or Units 3 and 4 mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL/D) or 25 in any other English.
   
   OR (b)
   (i) Certificate in Educational Studies or equivalent; and
   (ii) Prerequisite subjects specified by the relevant state/territory teacher registration body.

2. Requirements for Completion of the Degree²

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete:

(1) 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

1. 60 cp from Education Studies;
2. 20 cp from University Core Units;
3. 70 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies, consisting of:
   1. 10 cp from Indigenous Studies;
   2. 20 cp from Mathematics;
   3. 20 cp from Literacy;
   4. 20 cp from Science;
4. Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy units as follows:
   1. for students in NSW, 140 cp;
   2. for students in Victoria and ACT, 130 cp;
   3. for students in Queensland, 120 or 130 cp;
5. remaining credit points from Electives;

and

(2) Professional Experience (including Community Engagement) consisting of community-based learning and a minimum number of supervised teaching days in primary schools as stipulated by local registration/employing bodies³.

3. Requirements for Completion of the Degree with Accreditation to Teach in Catholic or Lutheran Schools²

To qualify for the degree and accreditation to teach in Catholic or Lutheran schools a student must complete:

(1) 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

1. 60 cp from Education Studies;
2. 10 cp from University Core Units
3. 100 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies, consisting of:
   1. 10 cp from Indigenous Studies;
   2. 30 cp from Theology;
      or 30 cp from Lutheran Education
   3. 20 cp from Mathematics;
   4. 20 cp from Literacy;
   5. 20 cp from Science;
4. Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy units as follows:
   1. for students in NSW, 140 cp;
   2. for students in Victoria and ACT, 130 cp;
   3. for students in Queensland, 120 or 130 cp;
5. remaining credit points from Electives;

and

(2) 4 x 0 cp Professional Experience Units

(3) 1 x 0 cp Community Engagement Unit

4.  Admission Requirements for the Honours Degree⁴

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Honours program, a student must have completed 160 cp from years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) Pass degree, with a grade point average of at least 6.0.

5. Requirements for Completion of the Honours Degree

To qualify for the degree with Honours and accreditation to teach in Catholic or Lutheran schools, a student must:

(1) Qualify for admission to the Honours stream.⁵

(2) Maintain a GPA of 6.0 for the duration of the course.

(3) Complete 330-340 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings consisting of:

1. 60 cp from Education Studies;
2. 20 cp from University Core Units;
3. 70 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies, consisting of:
   1. 10 cp from Indigenous Studies;
   2. 20 cp from Mathematics;
   3. 20 cp from Literacy;
   4. 20 cp from Science;
4. Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy units as follows:
   1. for students in NSW, 140 cp;
   2. for students in Victoria and ACT, 130 cp;
   3. for students in Queensland, 120 or 130 cp;
5. 1. 40 cp from the Honours Units instead of electives and EDFD457¹⁹
      OR
   2. 60 cp from Honours Units instead of electives and EDFD457¹⁹

and

(4) 4 x 0 cp Professional Experience Units;

(5) 1 x 0 cp Community Engagement Unit.

5. Requirements for Completion of the Honours Degree with Accreditation to Teach in Catholic or Lutheran Schools

To qualify for the degree with Honours and accreditation to teach in Catholic or Lutheran schools, a student must:

(1) Qualify for admission to the Honours stream.⁵

(2) Maintain a GPA of 6.0 for the duration of the course.

(3) Complete 330-340 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings consisting of:

1. 60 cp from Education Studies;
2. 10 cp from University Core Units;
3. 120 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies, consisting of:
   1. 10 cp from Indigenous Studies;
   2. 30 cp from Theology;
      or 30 cp from Lutheran Education;
   3. 20 cp from Religious Education;
   4. 20 cp from Mathematics;
   5. 20 cp from Literacy;
   6. 20 cp from Science;
4. Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy units as follows:
   1. for students in NSW, 140 cp;
   2. for students in Victoria and ACT, 130 cp;
   3. for students in Queensland, 120 or 130 cp;
5. 1. 40 cp from the Honours Units instead of electives and EDFD457¹⁹
      OR
   2. 60 cp from Honours Units instead of electives and EDFD457¹⁹

and

(4) 4 x 0 cp Professional Experience Units;

(5) 1 x 0 cp Community Engagement Unit

5. Exit point

A student who has successfully completed the following requirements may exit from the course with the Bachelor of Educational Studies.⁷

(1)  240 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

1. at least 50 cp from Education Studies;
2. at least 60 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies;
3. at least 60 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
4. at least 10 cp from University Core Units;
5. up to 60 cp from Electives;

and

(2) 1 Community Engagement Unit.²⁰

Schedule of Unit Offerings

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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.

Education Studies

University Core Units

Students who do not wish to teach in Catholic schools will also enrol into:

Curriculum Foundation Studies

Indigenous Studies

Theology

Students may choose between two strands for the study of Theology:

Catholic Studies Minor¹⁰ / Major Strand¹¹

A Catholic Studies Minor consists of 40 cp from the units listed below, together with EDRE101 Religious Education 1 and EDRE102 Religious Education 2.

A Catholic Studies Major consists of 80 cp. This includes 60 cp from the units listed below plus any other two Theology units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Theology, or one Theology unit plus PHIL208 Faith and Reason, chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator and the Head or Assistant Head, School of Theology.

Core Units (Minor and Major)

Electives (Major)

Any other two Theology units from the Schedule of Unit offerings for the Bachelor of Theology course chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator and Head or Assistant Head, School of Theology,
or;

One Theology unit; plus

The Basic Accreditation Strand consists of the three units in Theology plus two units in Religious Education as listed below:

Philosophy

Philosophy units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Arts course chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Mathematics

Literacy

Science

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Studies of Society and Environment Education

Religious Education

Mathematics Education

Literacy Education

Diversity in the Classroom

Science and Technology Education

Creative Arts Education

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Action Research

Professional Experience

Ballarat Campus

Brisbane Campus

Canberra Campus

Melbourne Campus

North Sydney and Strathfield Campuses

Electives

Students may choose electives in Early Childhood or Catholic Studies or, subject to Course Coordinator approval, units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings in courses offered by the Faculty of Education and Arts.

Honours Units

¹ Identified Honours applicants who fulfil the admission criteria will be invited to enrol into three Honours units (40 cp) in year 3 and 4 and would not be required to complete the 10 cp unit: EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice, resulting in a 30 cp unit overload (350 cp program).  Identified Honours applicants who do not wish to teach in Catholic primary schools may complete the BEd(Pri)(Hon) in 320 cp by utilising existing course electives.

² These rules apply to students who commenced the course in 2006 or later.

Religious Education and Theology Units: Completion of these units, in addition to giving full State accreditation, allows teachers to satisfy requirements for teaching in Catholic Anglican or Lutheran schools in addition to government and independent schools.

Catholic Schools Accreditation and Catholic Studies: Students who wish to teach in Catholic schools will undertake 30 cp in Theology units in the Basic Accreditation Strand and 20 cp in Religious Education. A major in Catholic Studies (CS) of 80 cp with 60 cp in Theology and 20 cp in Religious Education is available for students who wish to pursue study in Theology and Religious Education in more depth. Students not seeking accreditation to teach in Catholic, Anglican or Lutheran schools study alternative and/or elective units.

Anglican Strand: (QUEENSLAND ONLY) Students who wish to complete the requirements for teaching in Anglican schools must register and enrol with St Francis Theological College as well as with ACU. Two Anglican units (20 cp) will replace Catholic theology units in the Bachelor of Education course and ACU will credit these Anglican units towards the completion of the degree. Students undertaking the Anglican strand will complete two Anglican Theology units (C52072 and C52053), one Theology unit (THCT202) and two Religious Education units (EDRE101 and EDRE102) with ACU.

Lutheran Strand: (Queensland and Victoria) Students who wish to complete the requirements for teaching in Lutheran schools must register and enrol with Australian Lutheran College as well as with ACU. Four Lutheran units (40 cp) will replace Catholic Theology and Religious Education units in the Bachelor of Education course and ACU will credit these Lutheran units towards the completion of the degree.

Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom.  These are: Blue Card (Qld), Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) or Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. To meet the requirements for working in settings other than schools, a National Police check may be required. Australian students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

³ Community engagement will be integrated across the program with links made to appropriate units. This will be a feature of the program and formally tracked and recorded. (These units do not attract credit point weightings or involve HECS liability or use of Student Learning Entitlement.)

⁴ Students completing the Honours degree will graduate with the Bachelor of Education (Primary) with Honours.

⁵ To qualify for admission into the Honours stream, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 6.0 in years one and two of the course.

⁶ Students who seek to teach in Catholic primary schools will be required to overload an additional 30 cp in Religious Education accreditation units.

⁷ The Bachelor of Educational Studies is not a teaching qualification.

⁸ Not available in Victoria.

⁹ Available in Victoria only.

¹⁰ A Catholic Studies Minor satisfies the minimum requirements for entry to the Master of Arts (Theology).

¹¹ Selecting a Strand:

1. After completing THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe, students may elect to complete either the Catholic Studies Minor/Major Strand or the Basic Accreditation Strand.
2. THEO228 The Christian Life: Worship and Ethics is incompatible with both THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament and THCP203 Christian Theological Ethics, and cannot be credited towards a Catholic Studies Minor or Major.

¹² For NSW only.

¹³ For ACT, Qld and Vic. Students in NSW must take one of the Creative Arts electives instead of EDAR422.

¹⁴ Compulsory in NSW; elective in other states, if available.

¹⁵ For Qld the 20 cp Internship unit may be used to replace EDFD457 and EDFD458.

¹⁶ This unit is only offered to students completing the CEO/ACU Special Education Immersion Project.

¹⁷ NSW Teacher-regulatory entry requirements must be met.

¹⁹Students who complete a 40 cp Thesis will be eligible to progress directly to PhD studies.

²⁰Community engagement will be integrated across the program with links made to appropriate units. This will be a feature of the program and fromally tracked and recorded. (These units do not attract credit point weighting or involve HECS liability or use of Student Learning Entitlement.)