Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Education
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
Campuses
Bendigo, Mildura
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
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Applicants with a study score of at least 20 in LOTE (any) are awarded up to 3 additional aggregate points. Relevant paid or unpaid work experience is also considered, as is performance in English (any). Re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
Bendigo: ENTER 64.65
Mildura: ENTER 66.25
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants who have not completed VCE or equivalent within the past three years must sit a written STAT Test; they may also complete the VTAC Pi form. All applicants are required to complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Australian Post Offices) prior to enrolment.
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (any). Units 1 & 2: Two units of Mathematics (not including Foundation Mathematics).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible for employment in government, Catholic and independent schools in Victoria, other Australian states and overseas (check with local authorities). Most graduates have obtained immediate employment in government or private schools in Victoria, other Australian states and overseas, in particular in the UK and New Zealand. Graduates can also find opportunities in general industry due to their enhanced communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Professional recognition
Applicants are eligible for employment in government, Catholic and independent schools in Victoria, other Australian states and overseas (check with local authorities).
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/education/courses_ug.htm
Contact information
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Faculty of Education
Bendigo: T (03) 5444 7907
Mildura: T (03) 5051 4000
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover