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The Bachelor of Education qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Our evidence-based course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leadership and research in teacher education that is responsive to local and global contexts.
Course Code : 110583A
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 04 Year
Total Tuition Fee :123328 AUD
Southern Cross University was established on 1 January 1994. The University's identity – the Southern Cross constellation – symbolises a guiding light for the curious and a beacon for independent thinking.
Over the decades that have followed, this founding vision has led to Southern Cross being known as one of Australia’s most innovative universities .
Rather than emulating institutions steeped in tradition, Southern Cross proudly ventured in a new direction, focused firmly on the future. Allied health courses – from nursing to osteopathy and naturopathy to occupational therapy – reef restoration, regenerative agriculture, education and responsible business leadership are just a handful of fields demonstrating our commitment to a brighter future.
With more than 75,000 graduates and world-leading research, our impact is felt in our local communities and across the globe.
Studying here offers you a unique cultural experience and the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse, friendly and welcoming communities.
With a focus on practical skills, critical thinking and collaboration, we offer an ideal environment for you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a rapidly changing global job market.
We have a diverse student body and a commitment to cultural inclusiveness, making us the perfect place to start your career journey, wherever it may take you.
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Graduates will be qualified as a teacher in one of the following five areas:
Early Childhood/Primary (6 weeks to Year 6);
Primary (Kindergarten/Prep to Year 6); English Primary Specialisation and specialisation in Science and Maths available
Primary/Secondary (English Primary Specialisation and one Secondary specialisation);
Secondary (Two teaching specialisations); or
Secondary: Design and Technology (choose from Industrial Technology, or Food and Fibre, plus one Secondary specialisation).
The first year of the course provides a distinctive foundation with excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, and subject content, as well as issues in contemporary education.
Within the four-year full-time equivalent degree (or 3.5 years fast tracked*), you also undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive (special) education, along with curriculum and pedagogy learning across disciplines.
All primary and secondary students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the second professional experience placement.
If undertaking full-time study from year 2, studying from January to December (6 teaching terms) may be required in some years.
Please note admission to this course includes non-academic requirements.
* Depending on course and specialisation pathway and term commencement.