Bachelor of Educational Studies
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Educational Studies is designed for domestic and international students who wish to gain a qualification within the field of education.
This degree will allow students who wish to work in education related fields other than teaching to gain necessary knowledge to pursue a career in fields such as corporate training, educational consultancy, online learning, vocational and community education, curriculum writing, youth services or adult learning.
The degree is also designed as a pathway for students who wish to consider future study in teaching in early childhood and primary, primary and secondary education.
Students who successfully complete the first year of this degree may be eligible to apply for transfer into their chosen degree.
Students who complete the three years of study can progress to a postgraduate initial teacher education qualification.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | Foundation / Education studies unit | Foundation unit | Foundation unit | Foundation unit |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | Foundation / Education studies unit | Foundation unit | Foundation unit | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | Education studies unit (200 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 level) | Education studies unit |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | Education studies unit (200 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 level) | Elective 1 (100 or 200 level) |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | Education studies unit (300 or 400 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 or 300 level) | Education studies unit (300 or 400 level) | Elective 2 (300 or 400 level) |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | Education studies unit (300 or 400 level) | Curriculum studies unit (200 or 300 level) | Elective 3 (300 or 400 level) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Program Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
2. Additional Approvals
Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter any context in which they will have contact with children. These are: Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Vic). 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.
Institution
