The Bachelor of Education prepares primary teachers for the twenty-first century. There is a growing demand for highly-trained and skilled educators whose qualifications are globally transferable. The Bachelor of Education offers opportunities to gain expertise in areas such as early childhood, the arts, middle years and physical education. The early childhood pathway leads to registration as a four-year trained early childhood and primary school teacher.

The degree consists of five components:

Professional studies provide the you with knowledge and an understanding of professional responsibilities and standards in the work of educators.
Educational studies provide you with knowledge and an understanding of historical, theoretical and philosophical debates that underpin decision making and inform educational change.
Essential learnings provide you with essential pedagogy and content knowledge for literacy, numeracy, science and technology, health and physical education, the arts, and humanities.
Professional practice offers experience in the field in a variety of settings with the focus being to link theory with practical areas of the profession.
Electives for expertise may include early childhood education, arts, middle years, and physical education, or areas of interest.

Work experience

You will have a professional practice placement each semester for eight semesters. Professional practice takes place in school settings and also may include placements in galleries, zoos, and hospitals. The placement model varies across year levels, however in general it includes single day placements followed by consecutive day blocks of up to three weeks. Fourth year placements are self selected by students and may include rural, interstate and overseas settings. (See www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/education/blazing for further information and personal reflections from current students about professional practice.)

Duration

Please Note: part-time study is not available to international students.

Four years full-time or eight years part-time.

Pathways

Graduates of the Diploma of Community Services (Childcare) from another institution, who have been successful in gaining a place in the RMIT Bachelor of Education, may be eligible for exemptions of up to three courses. Other relevant TAFE/higher education studies may be eligible for exemptions if appropriate. This is considered on a case-by case basis with the academic progress coordinator.

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants’ skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career prospects

Graduates are not restricted to working in traditional educational settings. They have the skills, knowledge and experiences to also work in private enterprise, government agencies and community service organisations.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching in primary teaching. Through reciprocal arrangements between registration authorities, graduates can practice as teachers nationally and overseas.

Entrance requirements

English Language

One of the following:

IELTS – 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL – Paper-Based = 580+ (TWE 4.5+)
TOEFL – Computer-Based = 237+ (TWE 4.5+)
REW – English for Academic Purposes Advanced 1 & 2

Academic

Successful completion of Year 12/Foundations Studies program or equivalent.

Prerequisites

Please refer to the relevant School or International brochure for further details.

Please note these are the standard Entrance Requirements for all undergraduate programs. For program specific details, please refer to the relevant online brochure that can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/international/brochures

Application procedures

Prospective international students are advised to check the RMIT information for international students web site to find closing dates, program fees, application attachment and assessment information, visa requirements and other information such as arriving and living in Melbourne.

International students are applicants who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens and who do not have Australian permanent residence. For more information visit the future international students web site.

Other students should check the RMIT application information for local students page.

Fees

Important fees information:

Program fees are based upon an annual, standard, full time load and normal progression (unless otherwise stated). Pro rata fees apply to non-standard loads.
Program fees are held constant for one calendar year only. RMIT guarantees any increase will not exceed 7.5% per annum in future years.
Students are liable for program fee increases at the beginning of each calendar year, regardless of their commencement date. The approved fees for future years will be published on the RMIT website in April of the preceding year.

Please click here to view the schedule of program fees for international students.

Program structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Teaching methods

Classes are taught in a combination of lectures, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions.

Please note this is a generic statement for all programs. For program specific details, please refer to the relevant online brochure that can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/brochures.

Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Attendance requirements

International onshore students on student visas are required to attend at least 80% of scheduled classes. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be reported to the Department of Immigration And Citizenship (DIAC). This may result in a student's visa being cancelled.

Contact details

Helen Tsui
School of Education
Tel. +61 3 9925 7461
Email: helen.tsui@rmit.edu.au

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Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.