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Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education), UG:Bachelor

Australian Catholic University (ACU), Australia . Cricos: 00004G

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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About Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education), UG:Bachelor - at Australian Catholic University (ACU)

This course prepares you to be a primary teacher who is adept in special education so you can nurture the development of those with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. By studying this course, you will also gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and developmental diversity.

Minimum Duration:

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Campus:

Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield

Prepare to be a primary teacher who is a specialist in special education, so you can nurture the development of those with a disability or learning and behavioural difficulties. By studying this course, you will also gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and developmental diversity within the classroom.

Notes about fees for this course

First year fees;

$4120 CSP

ACU is currently offering Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for this course. In a CSP, the Australian Government subsidises the cost of your course. You'll pay the remainder, known as the student contribution amount.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.

All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:

State Prerequisites

ACT

Prerequisites: Nil

Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T)

NSW

Prerequisites: Nil

Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results (including one in English), and a Mathematics Band 4 HSC result. Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 and/or the Mathematics Band 4 entry requirements within the first year of the course.

QLD

Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); a General science subject (Units 3 & 4, C)

Primary and Early Childhood and Primary Teaching:

Prerequisite: a General science subject (Units 3 & 4, C)

VIC

Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; Mathematics: Units 1 and 2 - two units (any study combination with a minimum score of 25) of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4 (any Mathematics).

OR

b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:

minimum of three years' work experience; or

completion of year 12 or equivalent; or

demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

English language requirements

A minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.

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