Bachelor of Education (P-12)

Name: Bachelor of Education (P-12)
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$16,100</p> AUD

VU course code: EBED | CRICOS: 071581G | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid, In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$16,100

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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Overview

Get qualified as both a primary and secondary school teacher with a Bachelor of Education (P-12) from Victoria University (VU).

Become a well-rounded teacher with this unique education degree that allows you to teach any school level. Granting the qualifications for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) accreditation, VU’s P-12 teaching degree is one of the only courses of its kind in Australia.

If you’re looking to specialise in a study area relevant to all ages, this teaching degree will allow you to choose from a wide range of job opportunities. Or, if you’re unsure which age group you’ll be suited to teaching, this is an excellent way to keep your options open.

Ninety-three percent of our Bachelor of Education students are employed within the first four months of graduation (VU Australian Graduate Survey).

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment based on learning theories and research into how students learn in relation to the changing nature of education in a rapidly-evolving global context,

Critically review the development of educational policies and knowledge of educational issues to improve classroom practice in primary and secondary classrooms and strengthen students’ relations with their local community,

Plan learning programs that richly embrace a varied curriculum and that articulate and exhibit the ideologies of socially just education through awareness, inclusion, equity and access in ways that respond to students’ diverse physical, social, cultural and intellectual characteristics,

Analyse the importance of fostering creative skills, thought processes, oral and written communication techniques, including in the use of Information and Communication Technologies, to engage and connect with students, their parents/carers and the wider community so as to prepare them to confront and pro-actively solve 21st Century challenges,

Develop contextual understandings of contemporary life in a global community, and collaborate with students and colleagues to promote principles of peace, sustainability, ethical conduct, and political and economic freedom,

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant discipline-based content to plan, deliver and assess high quality educational programs to primary and secondary school students.
: Choose your specialisation to start your teaching career in the area that fits with your passions and interests.
On top of your specialisation units, you’ll study core primary teaching subjects, as well as curriculum and pedagogy units for both junior and senior secondary teaching.
Depending on your specialisation, you could focus your teaching expertise on anything from mathematics to English literary studies to biology to outdoor education to media studies, or a specialist in a particular area such as disability studies in education or student welfare.
: As a Bachelor of Education (P-12) student, you’ll get work-ready with 103 days of work experience – that’s more than the 80 days required by the VIT.
You’ll split your supervised teaching placements between primary and secondary schools, building your confidence teaching all age groups. This extensive classroom teaching experience will ensure you’re confident and job-ready before you graduate, ready to work locally or overseas.
Plus, in your fourth year you can choose our innovative Permission to Teach (PTT) internship, in which you’ll be employed in a primary school working three days per week while you complete your studies.
: As part of your education degree, you can choose from education work placements as diverse as:
teaching in rural or remote locations
overseas study tours in Malaysia, China, Timor Leste and more
sports, literacy and leadership programs with sporting organisations such as the Western Bulldogs
mentoring school students in university-ready skills
creative art projects.
You can also gain course credit while studying overseas to immerse yourself in a new culture and build skills to stand out in the job market.
: Take advantage of our strong industry connections, with placement opportunities for VU students at more than 200 schools across Melbourne. Our partners include a host of primary, secondary and P-12 schools, large and small, including:
Mount Ridley College, Craigieburn
Greenvale Primary School
Methodist Ladies College (MLC), Kew
Sunshine Special Development School
East Preston Islamic College.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Education (P-12) students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of: 240 credit points of Core studies 96 credit points of Major studies 48 credit points (either Option A or B)
Option A (This option is recommended for students who choose to undertake a second Secondary teaching method) 48 credit points of Minor Studies Option B (This option is suitable for students who require more flexible enrolment opportunities) 48 credit points of any Minors or Elective units. Additional Notes Students are required to meet the required benchmarks for LANTITE prior to commencement of their second year placement units. Students are required to pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to be eligible to graduate from their Victorian Institute of Teaching-accredited program. Students will need to monitor the VIT website for details in relation to the tests that will be considered; a link to advice and fact sheets about the test and to the external test provider. Refer to www.vit.vic.edu.au Students also complete a minimum of 80 days Professional Experience comprising well-structured, supervised and assessed teaching practice. This course has organised 103 days, which substantially improves the minimum.

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

With this unique degree, you have the option to find work in both primary and secondary schools, both public and private. Depending on your specialisation, you could find a role teaching topics including English, maths, science, creative arts, business, health, physical education (PE), psychology or welfare studies.

Both primary and secondary school teachers can earn much higher salaries than the average Australian. Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to see the annual employment growth and average salary for primary school teachers and secondary school teachers.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

Graduates from the Bachelor of Education are qualified to be accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching and to teach in primary and secondary school settings.