Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
available 2018 only – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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 (Secondary) provides students with the capacity to engage in innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a secondary school. Students also learn to reflect on the social, ethical and professional expectations that the rise of technology brings to the classroom and the nature of learning.
The degree combines general education studies, teaching methods (curriculum studies) and professional experience. Students may choose to specialise in at least two teaching disciplines. The degree also includes three work placements at a secondary school (a total of 80 days).
This degree is professionally accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
VTAC code
- 3400210321 (CSP)
Course details
- Description, course structure, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course description
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is an initial, undergraduate teaching qualification. This on-campus course embraces innovative delivery techniques and combines contemporary research and advanced pedagogical knowledge and skills, with opportunities for practical experience. In particular this provides students with the ability to reflect on the social, ethical and professional expectations that the rise of technology brings to the classroom and the nature of learning.
The degree combines general education studies, teaching methods (curriculum studies), and professional experience. Education studies include: Theories of teaching; Learning and development; Teaching in the digital age; Diversity, equity and inclusion; Understanding and supporting behaviour; Indigenous education and perspectives; Literacy and numeracy across the curriculum; Policy, schooling and society; Research methods for teachers; and Innovation for education.
Students may also choose to specialise in at least two teaching disciplines including: Chinese, Information Technology, Italian, Japanese, Product Design and Technology, and Visual Communication Design. Moreover, professional experience places students within a school setting to fulfil the practical elements of their teaching degree: students complete three professional placements at a secondary school, a total of 80 days.
As a result, graduates are qualified to teach Years 7 to 12 and have the opportunity to apply for positions in both government and non-government secondary schools. In addition, graduates are prepared to be future educational leaders and innovators with a strong identity of themselves as teachers and researchers in the industry.
The degree is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can apply for registration in all Australian states and territories.
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems and have broad and coherent knowledge of secondary aged students and how they learn
- critically review theory and practice, and have broad and coherent knowledge of specific secondary school content areas within the Australian context
- 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
- adapt knowledge and skills to critically analyse information in diverse contexts, and to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- assess, provide feedback and report on student learning using clear and coherent communication with the ability to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise assessment information
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
- engage professionally with colleagues, families and students, and the communication skills to present clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students must complete 400 credit points comprising of:
Education studies comprising:
- 9 Core units of study (112.5 credit points)
- 3 Professional Experience units of study (37.5 credit points)
- 4 Teaching Methods units comprising two Curriculum and Methods 1 units (25 credit points) and two Curriculum and Methods 2 (Advanced) units (25 credit points)
and
Discipline studies comprising ^:
16 Discipline units (200 credit points)
- Option 1
2 co-majors from the approved co-major* list below
- Option 2
1 co-major from the approved co-major list below and the Italian Specialisation (62.5 credit points) and 2 electives
- Option 3
12 units of study from a specialisation in one of the following: Product Design and Technology (150 credit points) or Visual Communication Design (150 credit points) and 1 minor from the approved minor list below
- Option 4
8 units of study from a specialisation in: Information Technology (100 credit points) and 1 co-major from the approved co-major list below (100 credit points)
^ Students need to undertake two distinct Curriculum and Methods units and have two distinct specialisations to teach.
* Students cannot undertake two co-majors which use the same Curriculum and Methods units.
Students need to select discipline areas carefully based on the discipline area they wish to seek employment within.
In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 200 credit points of study.
Academic Progress – Special Requirements
In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):
1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:
(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement
2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:
(a) fail to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 200 credit points of studies or following three attempts
(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit
(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within two weeks of the cessation of the placement.
Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy.
Please note: Entry requirements to some majors may require additional admission requirements.
Education Studies units
Complete the following nine units (112.5 credit points):
EDU10020 Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development
EDU10021 Teaching in the Digital Age
EDU10022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
EDU20020 Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
EDU20021 Indigenous Education & Perspectives
EDU20022 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU30030 Policy, Schooling and Society *
EDU30031 Research Methods for Teachers *
EDU30033 Innovation for Education *
Professional Experience units
Complete all three units (37.5 credit points):
EDU10023 Professional Experience 1
EDU20023 Professional Experience 2
EDU30032 Professional Experience 3 (Ready to Teach) *
Teaching Methods units
Complete four Curriculum and Methods units (50 credit points):
Curriculum and Methods 1 units
Complete two units from the following list (25 credit points):
EDU20024 Accounting Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20025 Biology Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20026 Business Management Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20027 Chemistry Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20032 Commerce & Business Studies Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20029 Economics Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20030 English Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20031 Environmental Science Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20036 History Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20033 Humanities Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20048 Humanities - Sociology Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20037 Information Technology Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20040 Legal Studies Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20034 Languages - Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20041 Mathematics Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20042 Media Studies Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20043 Philosophy Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20044 Physics Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20045 Politics Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20035 Science - General Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20046 Technology Studies - Product Design and Technology Curriculum & Methods 1
EDU20049 Visual Communication Design Curriculum & Methods 1
Curriculum and Methods 2 (Advanced) units
Complete two units from the following list (25 credit points):
EDU30034 Accounting Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30050 Biology Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30035 Business Management Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30051 Chemistry Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30056 Commerce & Business Studies Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30036 Economics Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30038 English Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30052 Environmental Science Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30039 History Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30057 Humanities Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30042 Humanities - Sociology Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30043 Information Technology Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30046 Languages - Chinese Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30044 Languages - Italian Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30045 Languages Japanese Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30037 Legal Studies Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30047 Mathematics Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30048 Media Studies Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30040 Philosophy Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30053 Physics Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30041 Politics Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30058 General Science Curriculum Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30055 Technology - Product Design and Technology Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
EDU30054 Visual Communication Design Curriculum & Methods 2 (Advanced) *
Discipline studies
Students must complete one of the following 200 credit point options:
- Option 1
2 co-majors from the approved co-major list below
- Option 2
1 co-major from the approved co-major list below and the Italian Specialisation (75 credit points) and two electives
- Option 3
1 specialisation from the following: Product Design and Technology; Visual Communication Design (150 credit points) and one minor from the approved minor list below
- Option 4
8 units of study from a specialisation in Information Technology (100 credit points) and one co-major from the approved co- major list below
Specialisation units in detail:
Italian Specialisation
ITA10003 Introductory Italian A
ITA10004 Introductory Italian B
ITA20009 Intermediate Italian A
ITA20010 Intermediate Italian B
ITA30006 Advanced Italian A
ITA30007 Advanced Italian B
Product Design and Technology Specialisation
DDD10006 Introductory Design Studio
DID10001 Product Visualisation 1: 2D and 3D Exploration
DID10002 Digital Presentation and Computer Ideation
DID10005 Innovation Design Studio 1
DDD10001 20th Century Design
DID10003 Product CAD: 3D Modelling
DDD10002 Methods of Investigation
DID20006 Innovation Design Studio 2
DID20002 Design for Manufacture 1: Materials and Processes
DID20003 Product Visualisation 2: Explanatory & Technical Sketching
DID30005 Innovation Design Studio Capstone - Research
DID30006 Innovation Design Studio Capstone - Practice
Visual Communication Design Specialisation
DDD10007 Introduction to Design Principles and Processes
DCO10001 Concepts and Narratives
DCO10007 Visual Communication Studio
DCO10002 Digital Design
DCO10005 Typography
DDD10001 20th Century Design
DCO10003 Packaging Design
DDD20004 Contemporary Design Issues
DCO20001 Brand and Identity Design
DCO20004 Web Design
DCO30002 Design for Production
DCO30017 Communication Design Strategy
Information Technology Specialisation
INF10002 Database Analysis and Design
INF10016 Introduction to Programming in .NET
COS10011 Creating Web Applications
COS20007 Object-Oriented Programming
COS30020 Web Application Development
COS30017 Software Development for Mobile Devices
COS30008 Data Structures and Patterns
COS30007 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications
Approved Co-majors
Computer Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Accounting
Economics
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Management
Chinese
History
Japanese
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Professional Writing and Editing
Sociology
Creative Writing and Literature
Digital Advertising Technology
Media Industries
Social Media
Approved Minors
Biotechnology
Business Law
Creative Writing
Data Analytics
Design Principles and Processes
Digital Advertising Technology
Film and Television Production
Global History
History
Indigenous Studies
International Relations and Security
International Studies
Literature
Managing Information Systems
Media Industries
Philosophy
Politics
Social Media
Sociology
Web Development
Career opportunities
Possible career outcomes include secondary school teacher and educational researcher.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for provisional registration by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as secondary teachers, and by reciprocal arrangements with teacher education authorities in other states, they are eligible for provisional registration in all Australian states and territories.
Fees
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.