Bachelor of Education (K–6 Teaching)
University of New England
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The University of New England is at the forefront of online education and offers all courses in online format. For further information check the most up-to-date University of New England COVID-19 arrangements.
Now, more than ever, teachers who can educate and inspire children across a range of ages are in high demand. UNE’s Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is uniquely positioned to help you respond to opportunities by preparing you to create supportive learning environments for children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. You will build your skills as a flexible teacher, and a specialist in teaching mathematics, science and technology, a language or English literacy. You’ll be positioned at the forefront of innovation and change with teaching skills to respond to a rapidly changing world.
The UNE Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is a unique initial-teacher education program. Learn from a supportive team, become a subject specialist, and future proof your career in education.
Areas of study
Primary teacher education.
Career opportunities
Primary teacher in metropolitan and country government schools, private school sector, educational researcher, government, business administrator, kindergarten teacher, school management, human resources, educational research.
Professional recognition
NSW Education Standards Authority and interstate teacher registration bodies.
Practical experience
80 days of professional experience. Students undertaking a language specialisation are required to complete an additional 20 days of professional experience.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Capability assessment: Applicants for initial teacher education courses must satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of a non-academic capability assessment.
For details about academic prerequisites for initial teacher education courses, visit the UNE website.
Questionnaire: Applicants are required to answer four questions about their motivation and suitability for teaching. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of mathematics.
Recommended Studies: If you are intending on undertaking the Language specialisation, we recommend you have completed any 1 unit of your chosen language at Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10
Other applicants
Refer to UNE general admission criteria.
Further information
University of New England degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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