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208 weeks
40 hours per week (work component)
Course Overview
Course overview We'll help you become an engaging motivating and innovative secondary school teacher. With smaller class sizes our education lecturers get to know our students providing one-on-one assistance with assignments and course work that's why we're Victoria's #1 university for student support*.Our Bachelor of Secondary Education will see you gain a deep knowledge of two specialist teaching areas combined with valuable classroom experience. You will graduate with the confidence to connect with young people and teach from year 7 through to VCE. You will study a double major, selecting any two of the following stream specialisations: Art Business English History Humanities Information Technology Maths Outdoor Education Physical Education Psychology Science Senior Science (Biology) Senior Science (Chemistry) You'll be ready to teach by undertaking a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement with our partner schools throughout the course. Teachers are in high demand and you can teach across Australia in remote communities thriving regional centres or in our capital cities.You are required to sit the CASPer test as part of your application. We recommend booking your CASPer test in advance so your application is not delayed. View CASPer test date/times.We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream of becoming a great teacher. Visit our Become a Teacher website and use our interactive study tool to find your path to a rewarding career in education.*The Good Universities Guide 2021. Please note: If students are planning to study Physical Education Curriculum, Science and/or Senior Science Curriculum, or Outdoor Education Curriculum, they will have the opportunity to attend in-person intensive days or field trips as part of their course IT requirements To do this course you'll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you're doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us. Got questions? Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry . Student support The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let's see what we can do. View our student services . The fine print The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas. Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol. Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training. School department Education Course co-ordinator Takavada Zivave Read more
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements (year 12) Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years) Prerequisites •Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; •Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL • Casper Test ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS. guaranteed ATAR : If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Selection rank adjustments Subject Adjustments A study score of 35 in any Humaniites, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosphy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia website Entry requirements (non year 12) Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study •Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and •Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. • Casper Test Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks OR Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks Applicants with a Cert IV require at least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service. •Casper Test Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program. Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified. Essential requirements for selection and application Casper Test (Altus Suite) All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit https://takealtus.com Altus Suite: •Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete Incept Labs | University Teaching Application Assessment Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/. OR Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete https://sai.incept.education/jfe/form/SV_beASVDpvkXHhx30#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=708fc718-1857-49ad-ba94-3da506080300 Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) All students must satisfy National program standard requirements and attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) test or provide evidence of First Nations language proficiency in the first year of enrolment. To graduate from this course and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the LANTITE test standard in both literacy and numeracy must be achieved. Students who have provided evidence of First Nations language proficiency are not required to undertake the LANTITE test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) . Check prior to undertaking professional placements. English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, and Writing 6.0 How to apply How you apply will depend on your current situation - school leaver, tertiary background or life experience - and whether you're also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more. Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes: VTAC application Yes VTAC code 3701811441 - Berwick (on campus) 3700711441 - Gippsland (on campus) 3700511441 - Mt Helen (on campus) Direct application Yes Federation University code TN5 Alternative pathways Students may undertake the first year of the Bachelor of Education Studies and apply to transfer into the second year of this course. Students must have successfully completed 8 units in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Education Studies and have a credit average to be eligible for transfer. Pathways from this course: Master of Education Studies
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Secondary Education at Federation University Australia has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years).
Yes, the course includes a significant work component totalling 640 hours, structured as 40 hours per week over 16 weeks. This practical component is an essential part of teacher education training.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$128,085, which includes tuition fees of AU$127,200 and non-tuition fees of AU$885.
The Bachelor of Secondary Education is offered at three Federation University Australia campuses in Victoria: Ballarat, Berwick, and Gippsland. All locations are owned and operated by the provider.
This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor Degree), has a duration greater than 92 weeks (208 weeks), and falls under the Education field of study (not Management and Commerce). Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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