Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)

Course Code

4603

Duration

Two years full-time or equivalent part-time

Mode of Delivery

On campus (Lake Macquarie)

Accreditation

The degrees are accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

The CRICOS registration number for the degree is:
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) 057319F

Information for International students

English Language Proficiency Requirement for Teachers in NSW
International students require an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of at least 8.0 for speaking and listening prior to being employed as graduate teachers in New South Wales.

Entry Requirements

Entry into the BTch (Secondary) degree requires a suitable undergraduate degree that meets the teaching requirements of the NSW Department of Education and Training for secondary teaching. The relevant course coordinator will need to undertake an assessment of each candidate’s transcript to ensure the unit content requirements have been completed prior to enrolment into this program.

Course Information Booklet

For more details on the content of this course please download the following booklet:

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (see page 7)

Unit Synopsis

The Undergraduate Handbook contains detailed information on each unit.





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Testimonials

'Avondale College has made me realise that as educators we need to take an holistic approach to teaching. Development in all areas (mental, emotional and social) is promoted and the spiritual development in young people is made a priority.'—Emma Townend

Careers

There is an increasing demand for Christian teachers to be employed in all school sectors across Australia, including the rapidly expanding Christian school sector. This course prepares Avondale graduate teachers to be employed by state, independent and private secondary schools across Australia, New Zealand and countries throughout the world

Financial Information

The information provided is a guide but will give you a rough idea as to the costs associated with studying at Avondale. Actual fee amounts vary on the enrolled course and the units that are taken. Please contact us if you have further questions.

HECS-HELP

If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (HECS-HELP). There are two forms of HECS-HELP assistance:

• HECS-HELP Loan: This is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of your student contribution amount. No repayment is required until your income exceeds the threshold $44,912 (2010-2011) (CPI Indexed).
• HECS-HELP Discount: If you pay up-front all, or at least $500, of your student contribution amount for units by the census date, you will receive a 20% discount on the amount you pay. Some students are required to pay their student contribution upfront and are ineligible for the upfront discount.

For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.

FEE-HELP

If you are a domestic full fee-paying student, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance. FEE-HELP is available for most Avondale higher education courses. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to defer payment of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $86,422 (2011). The $86,422 (2011) FEE-HELP limit is indexed each year. A loan fee of 20% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee. No repayment is required until your income exceeds $44,912 (2010-2011) (CPI indexed).

For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.





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