Bachelor of Arts :: Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
After completing the first two years of the BA/BTch, or BBus/BTch, or BSc/BTch or BEd (Secondary) course students may gain entry into the Honours program based on academic performance. Honours units replace some of the units in the regular program. The honours option allows selected students to complete a program in research methodology and conduct their own research under supervision. Furthermore, this program enhances the efforts of high potential students to influence professional practice through research, and facilitates access for students to proceed to research-based studies at Masters or Doctoral level.
Course Code
4700
Duration
Four and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time
Mode of Delivery
On campus (Lake Macquarie)
Accreditation
The BA/BTch degrees are accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
The CRICOS registration code for the degree is:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching(Honours) 057300F
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
An average mark of 75% or greater in the units of the undergraduate program is needed for admission to the Honours program.
Course Information Booklet
For more details on the content of this course please download the following booklet:
ARTS:
EDUCATION (SECONDARY):
Unit Synopsis
The Undergraduate Handbook contains detailed information on each unit.
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Careers
There is an increasing demand for Christian teachers to be employed in all school sectors across Australia, including the rapidly expanding Christian school sectors. This course prepares Avondale graduate teachers to be employed by state, independent and primary schools across Australia, New Zealand and countries throughout the world. Graduates can be employed as secondary teachers in English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Religious Studies and Visual Arts. The combined degree also allows graduates to pursue a range of career interests relating to their areas of study in arts.
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 ($41,594 2008-2009) (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.
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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 $83,313 (2009). The $83,313 (2009) 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 $41,595 (2008-2009 (CPI indexed).
For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.
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