Federation University Australia
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
The Bachelor of Education Studies is a flexible three-year degree for students seeking alternative entry into education careers. It offers pathways to teaching registration, further study, or diverse roles in the education sector, combining academic learning with practical cooperative placements.
Year 12 applicants require satisfactory completion of two units of Mathematics (General, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist) and a study score of at least 20 in English. Non-Year 12 applicants must meet literacy and numeracy benchmarks through previous study or assessment. A Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check are compulsory for professional placements. International students require an IELTS band score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent. A fast, reliable computer with high-speed internet access is required for online components.
Year 1 covers foundational education topics including Literacy and Numeracy, Learning and Teaching, Digital Technologies, Curriculum Through Play, Child and Adolescent Development, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, and Numeracy and Digital Technology. Year 2 introduces Literacy and Literature, Professional Identity and workplace preparation, Science and Environmental Education, Nature Pedagogy, and includes a 40-hour cooperative placement. Year 3 features a 450-hour paid cooperative placement, Guiding Behaviour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning and Teaching, Wellbeing in Early Childhood Contexts, and advanced electives. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience through cooperative industry placements totaling 40 hours in Year 1 and 450 hours in Year 2-3.
Federation University Australia offers a distinctive alternative entry pathway for students who didn't meet traditional teaching degree requirements. The university provides exceptional placement opportunities, including funded remote community placements in Indigenous areas, and maintains strong connections with schools and education organizations. With experienced coordinators and comprehensive student support services, Federation University combines academic rigor with practical, work-integrated learning through its Co-operative Industry Placement model.
Graduates can pursue diverse careers in education including roles as Education Officers developing programs across various industries, Education Support Officers (Integration Aides) supporting students in school settings, and Project Officers in education policy. The degree also provides a foundation for transfer into Bachelor of Education programs to become VIT-registered teachers, or progression to a Master of Teaching. The broad skill set acquired prepares graduates for leadership and support roles throughout the education sector.
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