Education
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Education
CRICOS course code
050403M
Length
4 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course provides the necessary requirements for registration as a primary school teacher in Victoria. Graduates are highly respected in Australia and internationally for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and highly developed teaching skills.
Course structure
The course comprises 480 credit points/32 subjects; first year includes four foundation subjects. At the end of first year students nominate a preference for a P-10 or P-6 strand. The P-6 pathway includes six electives, enabling students to choose an additional discipline sequence. The P-10 strand qualifies students to teach from Prep to Middle School and Secondary and includes two minors for secondary registration purposes.
A minor or major pathway is also available in Languages Other than English (LOTE), Religious Education (Catholic) or Special Education. Students may undertake Honours as part of fourth year.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Teaching (Primary), and teaching (Primary and Secondary).
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
19 380
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24.or
Completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2a (75%) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
or
Approved equivalent
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 62.3
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 66.25
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Special requirements
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a National Criminal Record Check clearance from each country or countries in which they have lived for 12 months or more within the previous 10 years (after the age of 18 years). The criminal record check must be presented at enrolment.
Subject prerequisites
Year 11 Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this course may obtain employment in both government and private schools in Australia and overseas.
Professional recognition
This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying, applicants are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities in the country where they intend to gain employment.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/education/courses_ug.htm
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au