BTeach/BExSc

320 cp

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

Bachelor of Physical Activity and Heath Science
(Exit qualification only)
BPhysActHSc
240 cp

Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
(Exit qualification only)
DipEdSt(TertPrep)
80 cp

Certificate in Educational Studies
(Exit qualification only)
CertEdSt
40 cp

Course available at:

• Brisbane, Qld
• Canberra, ACT (not offered in 2020)
• Melbourne, Vic

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 to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

Assumed knowledge includes minimum requirements in English and Mathematics as well as in intended teaching area to be studied.

In addition applicants will be required to:

1. demonstrate suitability for teaching;
2. meet any additional prerequisite requirements imposed by state jurisdictions.

Applicants who do not meet state jurisdictional minimum requirements will be able to undertake approved alternative entry pathways.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

Australian Capital Territory

• Prerequisites: Nil
• Assumed knowledge: Major in English (T) and Major in Mathematics (T)

Queensland

• Prerequisites: English (4,SA) and Maths A, B or C (4,SA)

Victoria

• Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English and Units 1 and 2 – two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4 Mathematics (any).
• Assumed Knowledge: Units 3 and 4 – Mathematical Methods

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

2. Additional Approvals

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. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

3. Definitions

"Major": 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at introductory level, at least 40 cp at 200-level and at least 20 cp from 300-level.

"Minor": 40 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, including at least 10 cp at introductory level and at least 20 cp at advanced level.

4. Requirements for Completion of the Degree

To qualify for the double degree, a student must complete 320 cp consisting of:

1. 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
   1. 70 cp from Education Studies Units
   2. 40 cp from Curriculum Studies1
   3. 10 cp from Education Electives
   4. 30 cp from Professional Experience Units
   5. 10 cp from Core Curriculum Units
   6. 0 cp from LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test
2. 160 cp in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Exercise Science degree, consisting of2:
   1. 100 cp from Exercise Sciences Units;
   2. 10 cp from Specified Arts Unit;
   3. 40 cp elective Minor Units
      and
   4. 10 cp from Core Curriculum Units.
3. Additional Certification:
   1. A current first aid certificate (Emergency First Aid Level 2) or equivalent qualification;
      and
   2. A current AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certificate, or a current Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) - Swim Australia Teacher certificate or equivalent qualification.

Students must pass all professional experience components, including professional experience embedded within units.

5. Exit Point

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of a course listed below may exit from the course with that qualification. Note that none of these qualifications qualify a student to teach in Australia.

1. Certificate in Educational Studies
2. Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
3. Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science

A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.

Schedule of Unit Offerings

Click here for Unit Descriptions

Education Studies

Literacy and Numeracy Test

Curriculum Studies3

Major or First Teaching Area

Minor or Second Teaching Area

Or CPA 1 and 2 units from the Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts to match second discipline area.

Professional Experience Units

Education Electives

Other electives as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Specified Arts Unit

Exercise Science Units

Core Curriculum Units

Visit Core Curriculum for more information.

1. Units for minor or second teaching area must be chosen from an approved teaching discipline such as those defined in the Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts. In addition EDST272 and EDST478 are available in this course for as a minor or second teaching area.
2. Students must choose the Curriculum Studies unit sequences they wish to study then choose their Exercise Science major and minor, which must be in the correct discipline areas.
3. Minor must be chosen from an approved teaching discipline such as those defined in the Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts degrees.
4. Students intending to teach in Catholic schools in Victoria only.