Bachelor of Education Studies

General Information

Overview

Prepare yourself for a career in government education policy, or in corporate or non-profit training. You'll learn to plan and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts and develop the skills to help the future education workforce by tailoring your electives to a variety of education environments. This degree does not qualify you to become a teacher.

This course is also approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a Pathway Program into Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for graduates achieving a credit grade average result.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education Studies requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Core units

200 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Understanding Language and Literacy Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10002
The World of Maths Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10003
Theories of Teaching and Learning Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10004
Introduction to Academic Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Education Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10026
Indigenous Education and Perspectives Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10005
Developing Literacy Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU20001
Mathematics in Practice Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU20002
Understanding and Supporting Behaviour Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU20004
Science and Technology Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU30002
Health and Physical Education Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU30014
Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU20003
Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU10006
Understanding and Supporting Inclusion Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU30005
Play and Environment Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU40002
Teaching the Humanities Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU40011
Arts Education Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU40008

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

Minors

50 credit points

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.

Creative Writing
Digital Advertising Technology
Design Principles & Processes
FTV Production
Global History
Global Studies
History
Indigenous Studies
International Relations & Security
Italian Language
Literature
Media Industries
Politics
Social Media

View minor units

Recommended elective units

These recommended elective units can deepen your understanding of your chosen major or an area of interest. A full list of available elective units can be found upon enrolment.

ACC10007 Financial Information for Decision Making
ACC10008 Financial Information Systems
ACC20007 Management Accounting for Planning and Control
ACC20013 Company Accounting
ACC20014 Management Decision Making
ACC30005 Taxation
ACC30008 Accounting theory
ACC30009 Analysis for Competitive Advantage
ACC30010 Auditing
ADV10001 Principles of Advertising
BUS20007 Procurement Management
BUS30016 Understanding Risk Management
CHE10007 Introduction to Forensic Science
COM10003 Learning and Communicating Online
COM10007 Professional Communication Practice
CRI10002 Fundamentals of Criminology
CRI20001 Policing: Systems and Practice
CRI30001 Advanced Topics in Criminology
CRI30002 Corrections: Systems and Practice
DCO10001 Concepts and Narratives
DCO10002 Digital Design
DCO10003 Packaging Design
DCO10005 Typography
DCO10007 Visual Communication Studio
DCO20001 Brand and Identity Design
DCO20004 Web Design
DCO30001 Communication Design Capstone Project
DCO30017 Communication Design Strategy
DDD10001 Twentieth Century Design
DDD20004 Contemporary Design Issues
DDM10006 Typography for Screen and Motion
DID10007 Design Ethnography
ECO10004 Economic Principles
ECO20004 Macroeconomic Policy
EDU20001 Developing Literacy
EDU30001 Imagining the World Through Language and Literature
EDU30002 Science and Technology
EDU30003 Curriculum, Planning & Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E
EDU30004 Wellbeing and Resilience
EDU30005 Understanding and Supporting Inclusion
EDU30006 Families, Community and Citizenship
EDU30007 Imagining the World Through the Arts
EDU30062 Educational Leadership, Management and Program Assessment
EDU40001 The Healthy and Active Child
EDU40002 Play and Environment
EDU40003 Identity: the Early Childhood Profession(al)
EDU40004 Advocacy and Social Justice
EDU40005 Ready to Teach Primary: Practicum 4E
EDU40006 Ready to Teach Early Childhood: Practicum 5E
FIN10002 Financial Statistics
FIN20014 Financial Management
FOR10001 Introduction to Forensic Psychology
FOR30001 Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology
HIS30012 History, Politics and Human Rights
HRM20016 Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations
ICT10013 Programming Concepts
INB10002 International Business Operations
INF10003 Introduction to Business Information Systems
INF30029 Information Technology Project Management
JOU10004 Transforming Journalism in the Digital Era
JOU10004 Transforming Journalism in the Digital Era
MDA10001 Introduction to Media Studies
MDA10003 Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves
MDA10006 Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science and Technology
MDA20009 Digital Communities
MDA20011 Sports/Advertising/Media
MGT10001 Introduction to Management
MGT30005 Strategic Planning
MKT10007 Fundamentals of Marketing
MKT20019 Marketing Research and Analytics
MKT20021 Integrated Marketing Communication
MKT20023 Marketing Channel Design and Integration
MKT20024 Product and Service Innovation Management
MKT20025 Consumer Behaviour
MKT20031 Marketing and Innovation
MKT20032 Frontiers in Digital Marketing
MKT30015 Marketing and Communication Information and Decision Making
ORG20002 Business and Society
ORG30003 Organisation Theory and Practice
POL10002 International Politics
POL20008 Australian Foreign Policy
POL20009 Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics
POL20010 International Relations and Security Studies
POL20011 Conflict Resolution
POL30009 Critical Perspectives On Terrorism
PSY10007 Brain and Behaviour
PSY10008 Fundamentals of Psychology
PSY20006 Cognition and Human Performance
PSY20007 Developmental Psychology
PSY20016 Social Psychology
PSY30003 Psychology Project
PSY30008 Psychology of Personality
PSY30010 Abnormal Psychology
PUB20001 Global Public Relations Practice
PUB20002 Public Relations Theory and Practice
PUB20003 Public Relations Writing
PUB30001 Events Management
PUB30002 Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication
PUB30003 Public Relations Project and Campaign Planning
SCM20001 Operations Management
SCM20003 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
SCM30001 Transportation Management
SOC10004 Sociological Foundations
SOC10012 Global Perspectives on Modernity
SOC30019 Social Science Research Methods
SPO10001 The Sports Industry
SPO20001 Building Sport Brands
SPO20002 Sport Clubs and Facilities Management
STA10003 Foundations of Statistics
STA20006 Analysis of Variance and Regression
STA20007 Multivariate Statistics
STA20008 Statistics for Forensics

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Outcomes and course rules

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education Studies, graduates will be able to:

communicate their broad and coherent knowledge of students aged 0-12 years and how they learn
critically review the theory and practice of Primary School and Early Childhood content areas within the Australian context
plan and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts, using initiative and judgement to solve problems with intellectual independence
create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
identify, engage in and apply continuous professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
critically examine and apply the principles of diversity and difference and the implications for children’s rights and inclusive practice within diverse contexts.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Education Studies offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of education as an academic discipline. The course enables graduates to work within the field of education at a policy or governmental level but without the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) accredited teaching award. The flexibility of this degree allows students the opportunity to choose electives which match the broad variety of education environments and develop skills for the future education workforce.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

sixteen [16] core units (200 credit points)
eight [8] elective units of study (100 credit points)

Students must not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 units) at Introductory Level.

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Maximum academic credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education Studies is 150 credit points (normally 12 units).

Accreditation placements

Accredited placements are structured opportunities that allow students to gain practical experience in their chosen fields. These placements are part of academic programs and are recognised by educational institutions, enhancing the credibility of the experience. They provide a valuable bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, allowing participants to develop essential skills, network with industry professionals, and enhance their employability.

Students undertaking the Bachelor of Education Studies accreditation placement are subject to fees requirements and must obtain the following:

uniform
police check^*
working with children check (WWCC)
COVID-19 vaccination^#
other requirements^*

Note:
# Check immunisation requirements of the placement organisation
* This document may be required by the placement organisation

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

English language requirement

Applicants who did not complete their studies in English at an approved Institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America must sit an approved English language test and meet the minimum requirements.

Minimum scores required:

PTE: Minimum score 58 (no communication skill less than 50)
IELTS academic module: Overall band 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL IBT: Minimum score 79 (reading no less than 18, writing no less than 20)

Entry requirements

A. Applicants with recent secondary education (within past three years)

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR: if you receive an ATAR of 60 or higher and meet all the essential requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course.

Selection rank adjustments

Selection ranks for this course will be calculated based on your ATAR with adjustments to overall study scores based on subjects studied, location of your home address, SEAS application, and participation In Swinburne's Early Leaders program. For further details about selection rank adjustments, see Admissions at Swinburne.

Subject adjustments

A study score of 25 in any English, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points.

Meeting course prerequisites

VCE units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent. VCE units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent.

ATAR profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in Semester 1 2024

ATAR-Based offers only, across all offer rounds	ATAR Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank ATAR + any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	61	66.95
Median rank to receive an offer	58.65	64.52
Lowest rank to receive an offer	56.3	62.1

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Student profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced in this course in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

Student Profile table

Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
	Semester 1, 2024
(A) Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	89	13%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study	234	34%
(C) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	324	48%
(D) Recent secondary education:
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	34	5%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were N/A considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was N/A not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	0	0%
International students	0	0%
All students	681	100%

Notes:

N/A – Students not accepted in this category.

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