BEdSec/BA(VA)
Credit points
360
Minimum duration
4 years in accelerated mode full-time or equivalent part-time
*Subject to unit availability
Approved locations
- Ballarat
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Strathfield
Note:
Ballarat (not on offer 2022)
Blacktown (not on offer 2022)
Brisbane (not on offer 2022)
Canberra (not on offer 2022)
North Sydney (not on offer 2022)
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.
Admission requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
In addition applicants will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching;
All 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.
| State | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
Australian Capital Territory | Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); For Mathematics major or minor: Mathematic Studies (T) |
New South Wales | Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English Two units of Mathematics Band 4 For a Mathematics major or minor: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach |
Queensland | Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) For a Mathematics major or minor : Mathematical Methods |
Victoria | Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Recommended Studies: Music discipline: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music |
OR
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:
- minimum of three years’ work experience; or
- of year 12 or equivalent; or
- demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Definition
"Major": 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at 100- 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 100-level and at least 20 cp at 200-or 300-level.
Completion requirements
To qualify for a Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) degree a student must complete 360 cp consisting of:
1. 200 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, for the Bachelor of Education degree, consisting of:
- 60 cp from Education Studies units (Part A)
- 60 cp from Effective Teaching units (Part B)
- 40 cp from Secondary Curriculum Studies units (Part C)
- 20 cp from Education Elective units (Part D)
- 20 cp from Core Curriculum units (Part E)
- 0 cp from ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (Part F).
2. 160 cp in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (excluding Technology sequence), consisting of:
- 80 cp from Visual Arts Major units (First Teaching Area) (Part G)
- 40 cp from Arts Minor units, corresponding to Second Teaching Area (Part H)
- 40 cp from other units in the Bachelor of Arts (Part I) which may be:
- from advanced level units in the same discipline as the Major or Minor or
- from Arts Elective units
Other requirements
1. Students must pass all professional experience components, including professional experience embedded within units.
2. Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Victoria). 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. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
Exit points
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.
- Non-Award Certificate in Educational Studies
- Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
- Non-Award Certificate in Liberal Arts
- Diploma in Liberal Arts
- Bachelor of Arts
A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.
Progression requirements
The proposed change will assist in better management in the recording of student attempts and their results. Many students do not attempt or pass the Literacy and Numeracy LANTITE tests at the same time, so the separation will allow ACU to record student scores more accurately.
Part A : Education Studies Units
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDES100 | Understanding Learning and Teaching | 10 | |
| EDES101 | Educational Thought | 10 | |
| EDES103 | Understanding Learners and Their Contexts | 10 | |
| EDES104 | Digital Cultures and Capabilities | 10 | |
| EDES105 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures | 10 | |
| EDES302 | Professional Communication | 10 |
Part B : Effective Teaching Units
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDET100 | Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher | 10 | |
| EDET101 | Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy | 10 | |
| EDET200 | Effective Teaching 3: Engaging Learners and Managing Learning Environments | 10 | |
| EDET300 | Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education | 10 | |
| EDET400 | Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice | 10 | |
| EDET401 | Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection | 10 |
Part C : Secondary Curriculum Studies
Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDAR299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Visual Arts Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Visual Arts |
| EDAR399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Visual Arts Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Visual Arts |
| EDBU399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Business Studies | 10 | Teaching Area: Business Studies, Economics |
| EDCB299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Commerce and Business Studies | 10 | Teaching Area: Business Studies |
| EDDR299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Drama Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Drama |
| EDDR399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Drama Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Drama |
| EDEN299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in English Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: English |
| EDEN399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in English Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: English |
| EDEO399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Economics | 10 | Teaching Area: Economics |
| EDHI299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in History Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: History |
| EDHI399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in History Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: History |
| EDGE299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Geography Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Geography |
| EDGE399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Geography Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Geography |
| EDHE299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Health Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Health |
| EDHE399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Health Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Health |
| EDIT299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in ICT and Digital Technologies Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: ICT and Digital Technologies |
| EDIT399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in ICT and Digital Technologies Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: ICT and Digital Technologies |
| EDMA299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Mathematics Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Mathematics |
| EDMA399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Mathematics Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Mathematics |
| EDMU299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Music Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Music |
| EDMU399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Music Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Music |
| EDPI399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Politics and International Relations | 10 | Teaching Area: Politics |
| EDPS299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Psychology Education 1 | 10 | Teaching Area: Psychology |
| EDPS399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Psychology Education 2 | 10 | Teaching Area: Psychology |
| EDRE299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Religious Education 1 | 10 | Religious Education Accreditation |
| EDRE399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Religious Education 2 | 10 | Religious Education Accreditation |
| EDRE440 | Religion Studies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment | 10 | Teaching Area: Study of Religions |
| EDSS299 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Humanities and Social Sciences Education | 10 | Teaching Area: Politics and Society and Culture |
| EDSO399 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Society and Culture | 10 | Teaching Area: Society and Culture |
Alternative CPA units may be approved by the Course Coordinator.
Part D : Education Electives Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDMH200 | Supporting Teacher Mental Health: The First Five Years | 10 | |
| EDEN345 | Literacy and Diversity Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment | 10 | |
| EDES300 | Comparative Education: Local and Global Contexts | 10 | |
| EDFD444 | The Middle Years of Schooling | 10 | |
| EDFD454 | Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 10 | |
| EDFD459 | Learning Spaces | 10 | |
| EDFD460 | Imagination and Creativity in Education | 10 | |
| EDIT411 | Teaching with Technologies | 10 | |
| EDMA311 | Intervention in Numeracy | 10 | |
| EDRE429 | Foundation Studies Teaching in Catholic Schools | 10 | Students intending to teach in Catholic Schools in Victoria only |
Other units may be selected with approval from the Course Coordinator
Part E : Core Curriculum Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCC100 | Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society | 10 | OR |
| PHCC102 | Being Human | 10 | OR |
| PHCC104 | Ethics and the Good Life | 10 |
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCC300 | Justice and Change in a Global World | 10 | OR |
| PHCC320 | The Just Society | 10 |
Part F : ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units
Complete exactly 3 of the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNTE110 | Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic | 0 | |
| LNTE100 | LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students | 0 | |
| LNTE101 | LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students | 0 |
Part G : Bachelor of Arts Visual Arts Major Units (FIRST TEACHING AREA)
Complete exactly 80 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISU | Visual Arts | 80 |
Part H : Bachelor of Arts Minor Units (SECOND TEACHING AREA)
Complete exactly 1 of the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH | Archaeology | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| BUSD | Business Studies | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| DRAM | Drama | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| DTCO | Digital Technologies (Computing) | 40 | Available in Strathfield |
| ECON | Economics | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| ENGL | English | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| GEES | Geography, Environment and Society | 40 | Available e in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| HIST | History | 40 | Available e in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| HLDV | Healthy Development | 40 | Available in Melbourne |
| MATH | Mathematics | 40 | Available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield |
| MUSC | Music | 40 | Available in Brisbane |
| PINR | Politics and International Relations | 40 | Available in Brisbane and Melbourne |
| PSYC | Psychology | 40 | Available in Brisbane and Melbourne |
| SOCI | Sociology | 40 | Available in Strathfield |
| SRLG | Study of Religions | 40 | Available in Brisbane and Strathfield |
| THSD | Theological Studies | 40 | Available in Brisbane and Melbourne |
Part I : Bachelor of Arts Units
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Bachelor of Arts | 240 |
The units may be from advanced level units in the same discipline as the Major or Minor or from Arts Elective units.