Avondale University
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) is designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. There is an increasing demand for Christian teachers to be employed in all school sectors across Australia. Avondale graduates are highly valued for being reflective, creative, and confident in the classroom.
The degree qualifies and prepares graduates to teach from Kindergarten to Year 6, and to be responsible ethical leaders to children. BA/BTch (Primary) is a highly practical course with hands-on classroom experience from the second year of full-time study. Students will engage in four Professional Experience Placements. These are undertaken at various schools to enable the application of theory in a practical setting. Students may also be able to undertake an overseas Professional Experience Placement.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Students have regular opportunities to practice their developing teaching skills in the classroom through Professional Experience Placement. For those in an undergraduate degree this is a minimum of 80 days. This provides opportunities to develop essential mastery of the Graduate Teaching Standards, required by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) prior to graduation.- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- a selection rank of at least 63. A selection rank is calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable; or
- a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
- New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; or
- an appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment; or
- an appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)*; or
- the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
*Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.
I have completed a Vocational education and training (VET) course in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- an Australian Certificate IV or higher, or
- an equivalent New Zealand certificate, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.
I have already attended university in Australia or New Zealand and:
- successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor’s degree; or
- completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
- successfully completed at least three units of Avondale’s Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.
I have completed my secondary education or higher education qualification overseas:
- refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).
I have other work and life experience:
- If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test).
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.
This course has additional entry requirements which are listed below:
Applicants must submit the Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Training (PSITE). The PSITE assesses the applicant’s suitability for becoming a teacher and consists of four questions with a maximum of 250 words per response.
If you plan to study any of the following primary teaching areas, you must meet the relevant criteria for admission:
Chemistry
- Recent HSC Chemistry and Mathematics (Advanced) or equivalent; or
- Other qualifications may be acceptable. Students should contact the Course Convenor.
Mathematics
- Recent HSC Mathematics (Extension 1) or equivalent; or
- An alternative pathway is HSC Mathematics (Advanced) or equivalent plus MATH16400 General Mathematics.
Other qualifications may be acceptable. Students should contact the Course Convenor.
Music
Admission to the Avondale Conservatorium is by audition.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Performance: AMEB Grade 6 (or equivalent) on instrument or voice; and
- Musicianship and/or Theory: AMEB Grade 4 (or equivalent).
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
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