Responsible faculty or institute:
Education (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
Course Duration: Minimum
4 yrs, Maximum
9 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Mrs Belinda Vella (03) 6324 3396 or Belinda.Vella@utas.edu.au
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Introduction
This is an alternative final year of the Bachelor of Education course; one which is offered to some students by the Faculty of Education at Launceston.
Admission & Prerequisites
Students in year three of the Bachelor of Education course are able to express their interest in undertaking the final year as an honours student. Such students who have attained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.50 on their complete year 3 results as well as having demonstrated high proficiency in teaching practice may then be invited to join the honours program. In addition, students should have gained a Credit or better in the research methodunit ESP318in semester 2 of year 3. It should be noted that the minimum GPA may be raised at the discretion of the head of school. Invitations are made by the head of school to students in either specialisation of the Bachelor of Education.
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Education (Honours) prepares students for teaching in either the early childhood or primary specialisation. The course provides students with the opportunity to engage in educational research at an appropriate level as preparation for future higher degree study.
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will make students eligible for employment as early childhood/primary teachers. Employment opportunities in other communication-based careers have been obtained by past graduates. A first class or second class upper division award within this course provides a pathway into doctoral level study.
Articulation to/from Course
Students from other universities with prerequisites acceptable to the Faculty may be accepted as candidates for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree.
Research Higher Degree
Professional Recognition
Tasmania Teacher Registration
