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Learn about how children learn with a Bachelor of Education (non-teaching). Critically review theory and practice in the primary school and early childhood areas. Plan and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts. Develop the skills for the future education workforce by tailoring your electives to a variety of education environments. This degree does not qualify you to become a teacher. Instead, you’ll graduate ready for a career at a policy or governmental level, or in corporate on non-profit training.

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 4 March 2019
Semester 2 - 5 August 2019

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Duration

3 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400211381 (CSP)
3400211383 (IFP)

CRICOS code

087852C

Fees

A$28440 (annual for 2019)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course details

- Course structure and career opportunities.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education [non-teaching] [2019] 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.
View course rules and special requirements

Core studies

16 units (200 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Academic Literacies: Situating University Knowledge	ART10001	12.5
Understanding Language and Literacy	EDU10002	12.5
The World of Maths	EDU10003	12.5
Theories of Teaching and Learning	EDU10004	12.5
Indigenous Education and Perspectives	EDU10005	12.5
Developing Literacy	EDU20001	12.5
Mathematics in Practice	EDU20002	12.5
Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development	EDU20003	12.5
Social and Emotional Learning (ECP/P) *	EDU20014	12.5
Understanding and Supporting Inclusion *	EDU30005	12.5
Either Discovering Science (ECP/P) * - EDU30011 or EDU30002 Additional unit to select, students proposing to transfer to the straight Primary degree should select EDU30011 Discovering Science.	EDU30011	12.5
or Science and Technology (EC/ECP) *	EDU30002	12.5
Health and Physical Education (ECP/P)	EDU30014	12.5
Teaching Technologies (ECP/P)	EDU30059	12.5
Either Play and Environment (EC/ECP) * - EDU40002 or EDU30064. Additional unit to select, students proposing to transfer to the straight Primary degree should select EDU30064, Teaching Science	EDU40002	12.5
or Teaching Science (P)	EDU30064	12.5
Either Arts Education (ECP/P) * - EDU40008 or EDU30007. Additional unit to select, students proposing to transfer to the straight Primary degree should select EDU40008 Arts Education.	EDU40008	12.5
or Imagining the Worth through the Arts (EC)	EDU30007	12.5
Either Teaching the Humanities (ECP/P)	EDU40011	12.5
or Teaching English	EDU30063	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Other studies

8 units (100 credit points)

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).

– Work Integrated Learning + Co-major + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Co-major (100 credit points)

A co-major is a major in a field of study outside this course. You can choose one in addition to a first major. Co-majors will not be named on your testamur certificate however will be shown on your transcript of results.

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.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Financial Information Systems	ACC10008	12.5
Principles of Advertising	ADV10001	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Science	CHE10007	12.5
Learning and Communicating On-Line	COM10003	12.5
Professional Communication Practice	COM10007	12.5
Fundamentals of Criminology	CRI10002	12.5
Concepts and Narratives	DCO10001	12.5
Digital Design	DCO10002	12.5
Packaging Design	DCO10003	12.5
Typography	DCO10005	12.5
Visual Communication Studio	DCO10007	12.5
20th Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Methods of Investigation	DDD10002	12.5
Typography for Screen and Motion	DDM10006	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Financial Statistics	FIN10002	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Psychology	FOR10001	12.5
Programming Concepts	ICT10013	12.5
Foundations of International Business	INB10002	12.5
Business Digitalisation	INF10024	12.5
News Writing	JOU10004	12.5
Introduction to Media Studies	MDA10001	12.5
Screen Studies, Movies, Television, and Ourselves	MDA10003	12.5
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science and Technology	MDA10006	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
International Politics	POL10002	12.5
Psychology 100	PSY10003	12.5
Psychology 101	PSY10004	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Global Perspectives on Modernity	SOC10012	12.5
Introduction to Sports Business Management	SPO10001	12.5
Foundations of Statistics	STA10003	12.5
Management Accounting for Planning and Control	ACC20007	12.5
Company Accounting	ACC20013	12.5
Management Decision Making	ACC20014	12.5
Operations Management	BUS20003	12.5
Procurement Management	BUS20007	12.5
Policing: Systems and Practice	CRI20001	12.5
Brand and Identity Design	DCO20001	12.5
Web Design	DCO20004	12.5
Contemporary Design Issues	DDD20004	12.5
Macroeconomic Policy	ECO20004	12.5
Developing Literacy	EDU20001	12.5
Financial Management	FIN20014	12.5
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations	HRM20016	12.5
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management	INB20008	12.5
Digital Communities	MDA20009	12.5
Sports/Advertising/Media	MDA20011	12.5
Marketing Research	MKT20019	12.5
Integrated Marketing Communication	MKT20021	12.5
Marketing Channel Design and Integration	MKT20023	12.5
Product and Service Innovation Management	MKT20024	12.5
Consumer Behaviour	MKT20025	12.5
Business and Society	ORG20002	12.5
Australian Foreign Policy	POL20008	12.5
Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics	POL20009	12.5
International Relations and Security Studies	POL20010	12.5
Conflict Resolution	POL20011	12.5
Cognition and Human Performance	PSY20006	12.5
Developmental Psychology	PSY20007	12.5
Social Psychology	PSY20016	12.5
Global Public Relations Practice	PUB20001	12.5
Public Relations Theory and Practice	PUB20002	12.5
Public Relations Writing	PUB20003	12.5
Sports Marketing	SPO20001	12.5
Sport Clubs and Facilities Management	SPO20002	12.5
Analysis of Variance and Regression	STA20006	12.5
Multivariate Statistics	STA20007	12.5
Statistics for Forensics	STA20008	12.5
Taxation	ACC30005	12.5
Accounting theory	ACC30008	12.5
Analysis for Competitive Advantage	ACC30009	12.5
Auditing	ACC30010	12.5
Transportation Management	BUS30003	12.5
Understanding Risk Management	BUS30016	12.5
Advanced Topics in Criminology	CRI30001	12.5
Corrections: Systems and Practice	CRI30002	12.5
Communication Design Capstone Project	DCO30001	12.5
Communication Design Strategy	DCO30017	12.5
Imagining the World Through Language and Literature	EDU30001	12.5
Science and Technology	EDU30002	12.5
Curriculum, Planning & Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E	EDU30003	12.5
Wellbeing and Resilience	EDU30004	12.5
Understanding and Supporting Inclusion	EDU30005	12.5
Families, Community and Citizenship	EDU30006	12.5
Imagining the World Through the Arts	EDU30007	12.5
Educational Leadership, Management and Program Assessment	EDU30062	12.5
Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology	FOR30001	12.5
History, Politics and Human Rights	HIS30012	12.5
Information Technology Project Management	INF30029	12.5
Strategic Planning in Dynamic Environments	MGT30005	12.5
Marketing and Communication Information and Decision Making	MKT30015	12.5
Sustainable Organisational Design	ORG30003	12.5
Critical Perspectives On Terrorism	POL30009	12.5
Psychology Project	PSY30003	12.5
Psychology of Personality	PSY30008	12.5
Abnormal Psychology	PSY30010	12.5
Events Management	PUB30001	12.5
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication	PUB30002	12.5
Public Relations Project and Campaign Planning	PUB30003	12.5
Social Science Research Methods	SOC30019	12.5
The Healthy and Active Child	EDU40001	12.5
Play and Environment	EDU40002	12.5
Identity: the Early Childhood Profession(al)	EDU40003	12.5
Advocacy and Social Justice	EDU40004	12.5
Ready to Teach Primary: Practicum 4E	EDU40005	12.5
Ready to Teach Early Childhood: Practicum 5E	EDU40006	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

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

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, 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; and
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 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.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, English language requirements and prerequisites.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

Prerequisites

Working with Children Check and Police Check

All enrolled students must maintain a current Australian Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). An Australian Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. View the list of each state's requirements.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.