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Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)

University of New England

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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.

Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a sought-after teacher who makes a valued and rewarding contribution to children’s abilities and development. Create an open and supportive learning environment to engage students with diverse needs and make a real difference in primary schools by helping children develop, grow, and build their confidence.

Areas of study

Primary teacher education with a focus on special and inclusive education.

Career opportunities

Primary teacher in an inclusive setting (local primary school) or a special class (within a local primary school or within a special school), special education teacher in associated professional areas such as disability services, employment support, respite care and early intervention.

Professional recognition

NSW Education Standards Authority and interstate teacher registration bodies (AITSL). All graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage.

Practical experience

100 days of professional experience, developmentally sequenced from the initial 10 days online professional experience through to a placement of 35 days including Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA).

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.

Check the special requirements and policies for this course.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of mathematics.

Visit the UNE website for details about UNE pathways to initial teacher education courses based on your specific circumstances.

Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10

Other applicants

Visit the UNE website for details about UNE pathways to initial teacher education courses based on your specific circumstances.

Also refer to UNE general admission criteria.

Further information

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.

  1. 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.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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

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