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Bachelor of Arts / Diploma in Education
Macquarie University
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| North Ryde | 75^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; HSC English at Band 4 or equivalent; HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or equivalent. Students who do not reach this standard on entry will be required to satisfactorily complete a unit of study at Macquarie in the relevant area(s). |
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Course Description
This degree is specifically designed to prepare students to become qualified as a secondary school teacher. From the first year of enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education, they will undertake studies in education along with a program of study that provides them with an academic major in their first teaching subject and, where appropriate, an academic major or minor in their second teaching subject. At the core of Macquarie's approach to teacher education is the concept of the scholar teacher. Macquarie's program is committed to an academic, research-based approach to developing teachers who are flexible, responsive to academic needs, venturesome, open minded and confident. Teacher education is seen as a university wide program, with integrated academic, educational and professional studies.
Subjects you can Study
Ancient history (Egypt and near east); Ancient history (Greece, Rome and late antiquity); Anthropology; Applied econometrics; Business information systems; Chinese studies; Commercial law; Contemporary music; Creative arts; Croatian studies; Cultural studies; Dance; Decision science; Demographics; Development studies and culture change; Early childhood studies; English; Environmental management; French studies; Gender studies; Geography; German studies; Human geography; Human resources; Indigenous studies; Interactivity and games; International business; International communication; Italian studies; Japanese studies; Linguistics; Marketing; Mathematics; Media, culture and communication; Modern Greek studies; Modern history; Museum studies; Philosophy; Polish studies; Politics and international relations; Psychological science; Public sector management; Russian studies; Sociology; Software technology; Spanish and Latin American studies; Statistics; Writing
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
North Ryde
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Structure
93 credit points; minimum 57 credit points at 200 level; completion of a qualifying major
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; HSC English at Band 4 or equivalent; HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or equivalent. Students who do not reach this standard on entry will be required to satisfactorily complete a unit of study at Macquarie in the relevant area(s).
Comments
Career opportunities include: secondary/high school teacher education and training of adults, non-government schools, educational adviser to government and or other agencies, training agencies, educational planning and policy, educational researcher. School based professional experience units utilise a developmental practicum model that provides a continuous experience in schools. During the professional experience, students are supervised and assessed by an experienced Master Teacher. Master Teachers act as mentors as students plan, program and teach lessons, and play a vital role in introducing them to the teaching profession.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Arts / Diploma in Education at Macquarie University perform?
Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at Macquarie University
| 5,544 | 1,987 | 71% | 7% | 87% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Communications
Who is studying Communications at Macquarie University
| 1,123 | 112 | 78% | 7% | 84% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Computing and information technology
Who is studying Computing and information technology at Macquarie University
| 762 | 127 | 62% | 13% | 75% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Environmental studies
Who is studying Environmental studies at Macquarie University
| 199 | 0 | 66% | 25% | 79% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Education and training
Who is studying Education and training at Macquarie University
| 2,678 | 129 | 47% | 31% | 74% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Humanities and social sciences
Who is studying Humanities and social sciences at Macquarie University
| 2,188 | 140 | 59% | 21% | 78% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Languages
Who is studying Languages at Macquarie University
| 1,031 | 36 | 20% | 40% | 47% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at Macquarie University
| 20 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 65% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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Creative arts
Who is studying Creative arts at Macquarie University
| 114 | 0 | 71% | 11% | 82% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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