Associate Degree of Education
Deakin University
About
Begin your journey to becoming a teacher by studying an Associate Degree of Education at Deakin.
You’ll complete core units from the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and develop the foundation skills required to succeed at university.Whether you’re looking to forge a path in education, have never studied at university - or you’re not sure if you meet the entry requirements, this degree is designed to introduce you to what it’s like to study at Deakin and to set you on the pathway to becoming a teacher.Experience smaller class sizes, giving you better access to teachers in your first year.
You’ll learn the essential skills needed to succeed at university, including effective communication, digital literacy and critical thinking.
Once you’ve got the foundation skills, you’ll start studying core units that will kickstart your learning in education.Do you want to begin studying at university, but not sure where to start?
Structure
To qualify for the Associate Degree of Education, students will be required to complete 16 credit points of study comprising:
- 4 credit points of core foundation units
- 11 credit points of core units
- 1 credit point chosen from any Level 2 elective units
- Academic Integrity AAI018
- Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Entry requirements
If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.
Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
ATAR
Selection will be based on your performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.
Personal statement
All Applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the E200 Associate Degree of Education Personal Statement Form (accessed via course website), where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations. You will also be asked to upload a brief resume, including any work experience, volunteering and extra-curricular activities, and any other supporting documentation which would strengthen your application. Learn more about the personal statement.
Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| outcome type | outcome description |
|---|---|
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply theoretical knowledge and skills in education to an emerging understanding of curriculum and pedagogy appropriate to the discipline-specific teaching and learning needs of students |
| Communication | Use oral, written and electronic communication skills to coherently present knowledge and ideas in a range of educational contexts |
| Digital literacy | Navigate a range of digital technologies in order to locate, analyse, synthesise and communicate complex information |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse and evaluate educational and scholarly materials in order to articulate rationales and philosophies for approaches to teaching and learning: curriculum, pedagogy and assessment |
| Problem solving | Use knowledge and skills in education to generate creative, innovative and authentic solutions to a range of real-world problems encountered in learning environment and communities |
| Self-management | Act with autonomy, responsibility and accountability in learning and working independently and reflectively to deepen professional skills and knowledge of contemporary educational contexts |
| Teamwork | Apply the theories of teamwork in order to work and learn collaboratively with others and as a member of a team in professional and scholarly contexts |
| Global citizenship | Apply emerging knowledge and skills in education to design innovative learning experiences that address social justice, equity, diversity and ethical issues |
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