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Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts B.T/B.A
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Double Degree

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Teaching program prepares students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. It is also suitable for students intending to work with adult learners. The program is offered as a double degree only and is designed for students who are beginning tertiary study. The primary focus in the first three years of the degree is on completing a major and minor sequence in two different subject areas usually taught at senior secondary level. A major sequence consists of courses taken over three consecutive years of study (8 x 3 unit courses).  A minor sequence consists of courses taken over two consecutive years of study (6 x 3 unit courses). The major and minor subject sequences are taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts program in the subject areas of the student’s choice. 

In each of these years students also take education courses designed to provide an on-going orientation to educational issues and practice. The first and third year education courses include observation and experience in school contexts. The final year is taken up entirely with education studies which are organised around two five-week periods of teaching practice in secondary schools.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
  • Year 12 applicants
    2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 75.1
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study.If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
How to apply: ? SATAC Code: 324351 SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6
International TER 75
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? No
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $20,000
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Areas of Specialisation

The Bachelor of Teaching double degree program with the Bachelor of Arts is designed for students who wish to become secondary school teachers in the following teaching areas: 

  • English
  • Languages (Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Modern Greek).
  • Studies of Society and Environment (Classical Studies, Anthropology,  History, Geography,  Psychology, Politics, Studies of Societies, Gender, Work and Social Inquiry).
  • Economics

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please visit Majors and Approved Electives for the list of courses to take for your first and second teachable specialisations. 

For students wanting to major in Psychology, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for enrolment advice.

Level I
  • EDUC 1001: Schools and Policy
  • EDUC 1002: Primary School Interaction
  • 2 x Courses in first teachable specialisation - major (3 units each)
  • 2 x Courses in second teachable specialisation - minor (3 units each)
  • 2 x Courses from Humanities and Social Sciences (3 units each)
Level II
  • EDUC 2001: Issues in Contemporary Education
  • EDUC 2002: Professional Practice and Research (Introduced in 2010)
  • 2x Courses in first teachable specialisation - major (3 units each)
  • 2x Courses in second teachable specialisation - minor (3 units each)
  • 2 x Courses from Humanities and Social Sciences (3 units each)
Level III
  • EDUC 3001: Reflective Practice (Elective) or one Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences course (Introduced in 2011)
  • EDUC 3002: Secondary School Interaction
  • 4x Courses in first teachable specialisation - major (3 units each)
  • 2x Courses in second teachable specialisation - minor (3 units each)
Level IV

Teaching Practice

EDUC 4205: Teaching Practice Part I

EDUC 4206: Teaching Practice Part II

 

Curriculum & Methodologycourses to the value of 6 units chose from:

 

Humanities

EDUC 4320 A/B Geography Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4322 A/B History Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4334 A/B Studies of Society and Environment (UG) 2

Business

EDUC 4308 A/B Accounting Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4311 A/B Business Studies Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4315 A/B Economics Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

English

EDUC 4319 A/B General English Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4332 A/B Senior English Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

Languages other than English

EDUC 4313 A/B Chinese Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4316 A/B English as a Second Language (UG) 2

EDUC 4318 A/B French Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4321 A/B German Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4323 A/B Indonesian Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4326 A/B Italian Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4327 A/B Japanese Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4330 A/B Language Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4339 A/B Languages Education for TESOL (UG) 2

EDUC 4335 A/B Spanish Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4336 A/B Other Languages Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4337 A/B Vietnamese Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4338 A/B Modern Greek Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

Mathematics

EDUC 4324 A/B Information Technology Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4328 A/B Junior Mathematics Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4333 A/B Senior Mathematics Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2

Music

EDUC 4314 A/B Classroom Music Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 3

EDUC 4325 A/B Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methodology (UG) Sciences
EDUC 4310 A/B Biology Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4312 A/B Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4329 A/B Junior Science Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4331 A/B Physics Curriculum and Methodology (UG) 2

EDUC 4340 A/B Psychology Curriculum and Methodology 2
EDUC 4309 A / B Adult Learner Curriculum & Methodology (UG) 2
EDUC 4317 A/B Extended Specialist Curriculum (UG) 2

Core Courses

EDUC 4201 Education Culture & Indigenous Perspectives (UG) 3

EDUC 4202 Student Learning and Interactions 1(UG) 3

EDUC 4203 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning 3

EDUC 4204 Families, Schools & Special Needs (UG) 3

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Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Teaching program prepares students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. It is also suitable for students intending to work with adult learners.

The double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia.  There are opportunities for graduates in most subject areas, particularly in country areas. 

Police Checks

Students should note that before entering a school for teaching practice and/or take up a teaching position, they must undergo a police check.

Potential careers

School Services Officer, Tutor, Teacher, Education Officer / Educator, Education Coordinator

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Graduate Attributes

Commerce and Law Undergraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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Professional Accreditation

The double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

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Last updated: Monday, 5 Jan 2009

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Pathways to Teaching in Secondary Schools

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The School of Education’s degree programs prepare students for teaching in middle and senior secondary schools. This talk will be relevant to students entering university for the first time and for students who already hold a tertiary qualification. The Bachelor of Teaching and Graduate Diploma in Education will be discussed, with reference to eligibility, program structures and employment opportunities.