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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Fourth Year Upgrade)

This professional development course will allow primary school teachers to build on their Diploma or Bachelor of Teaching studies, or bring currency to earlier studies after a lengthy absence from the profession.


Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses

  • National, Online
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

1 year to 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • Online

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

80

80 to 120cp

(This depends on whether students have completed a two or three year pre-service teaching degree or equivalent.)

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a pre-service course of teacher education of at least two years duration and have demonstrated teaching experience.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Online - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Online
Strathfield - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
 

Description

This course provides professional development for two or three-year trained teachers to upgrade their Diploma or Bachelor of Teaching qualifications to a Bachelor of Education. It builds upon students' previous studies in teacher education and is able to supplement their earlier study in ways which can meet employer requirements for a fourth year of teacher education as a pre-requisite for continuing registration as a teacher. Further, the course aims to provide currency for teachers who have experienced lengthy periods of absence from the profession and who wish to re-enter it.

In NSW unit selection must be approved by the Course Coordinator before commencement of studies to ensure that graduates will meet Teacher Accreditation Regulations.

Students who have a three-year degree may exit with the Graduate Certificate in Professional Development after completion of four units.

Students who have a three-year qualification complete the equivalent of one year full-time study.


Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder


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