Bachelor of Education
non-teaching, Online delivery
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Education provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of teaching and learning in an Australian context. This degree does not qualify students to become a teacher. Students will gain broad knowledge of primary school and early childhood areas and the capacity to critically review theory and practice.
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Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Study mode
- Online
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.
The Bachelor of Education offers a three-year degree that does not qualify students to become a teacher but rather provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of education as an academic discipline in Australian teaching and learning contexts. The degree is comprised of compulsory and elective units of study. In this regard, the flexibility of the degree allows students the opportunity to choose electives which match the variety of education environments and develop skills for the future education workforce. The course enables graduates to work within the field of education at a policy or governmental level but without an accredited teaching award.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- 6 core units (75 credit points)
- 8 units in an Education major (100 credit points)
- 10 units of study (125 credit points) comprising of electives
Students must not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 units) at Introductory level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.
Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.
Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:
- Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
- Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
- Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
- Recommended study: six units of study per academic year
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see www.careforkids.com.au/articlesv2/article.asp?ID=82
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see www.careforkids.com.au/articlesv2/article.asp?ID=82
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)
Units of study
Core units
Students must complete the following six units (75 credit points):
EDU10002 Understanding Language and Literacy
EDU10002 Understanding Language and Literacy
Education Major units
Students must complete the following seven units (87.5 credit points):
EDU40010 Assessment for Primary *
Students must complete one of the following units (12.5 credit points):EDU20001 Developing Literacy
Students must complete one of the following units (12.5 credit points):EDU20001 Developing Literacy
Secondary studies
10 units (125 credit points) comprising of electives.
10 units (125 credit points) comprising of electives.
* Outcome units
Matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of education as an academic discipline. The Bachelor of Education enables graduates to work within the field of education at a policy or governmental level but without the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) accredited teaching award. The flexibility of this degree allows students the opportunity to choose electives which match the broad variety of education environments and develop skills for the future education workforce.
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Education will be able to:
- show broad and coherent knowledge of students aged 0-12 years and how they learn with capacity to show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems
- show broad and coherent knowledge of Primary School and Early Childhood content areas within the Australian context, and capacity to critically review theory and practice
- demonstrate the capacity to show initiative and judgment to plan for, and implement, effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts with the capacity to solve problems with intellectual independence
- demonstrate the capacity to adapt knowledge and skills to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments, and the ability to critically analyse information in diverse contexts
- show responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
- demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the principles of diversity and difference and the implications to children’s rights and inclusive practice, with the ability to adapt such knowledge in diverse contexts.
Graduate skills
Swinburne intends that all its courses assist graduates to be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (such as sociocultural, economic, natural).
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Non-Year 12 entry
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all LANTITE attempts.Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
English language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course. The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see www.careforkids.com.au/articlesv2/article.asp?ID=82
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see www.careforkids.com.au/articlesv2/article.asp?ID=82
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.