Bachelor of Education
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Full-time 4 yearsLocation
Bundoora
Overview
Discover a career where you will make an impact and shape young minds. Utilising an always in-demand and globally-recognised teaching qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the lives of young people on a daily basis.
Our recently reaccredited teaching courses are designed to equip you with the most relevant and up-to-date course content. You get to decide what kind of teacher you would like to be, and choose from specialisations in general primary, early childhood, disability inclusion, physical education and sport. You'll also have the opportunity to swap streams should you change your mind about where you would like to specialise. Through your subject selection, you can explore English, mathematics, and STEM subjects.
Combining hands-on experiences with theoretical learning, you'll build the skills you need to be an effective and influential teacher in a variety of settings. We offer you 100 hours of professional placement, giving you the opportunity to gain some real-world experience, and graduate classroom-ready.
Details
When you study with us, you learn from academic staff who are recognised leaders in the fields of primary teaching and learning development across all disciplines.
Our course intake is kept small to ensure your teachers can provide you with a personalised learning experience based on your unique needs and interests. You will experience a variety of contemporary, interactive learning and teaching approaches, including face-to-face and online delivery modes, interactive seminars, school-based experiences, and reflective techniques. You won't attend lectures; all your classes will be in the form of small group learning environments and workshops, giving you hands-on and inclusive experience from day one.
In order to be a lifelong learner, you must be able to evaluate your own practice. Your teachers will provide feedback related to how you work with curriculum, learners and colleagues as a pre-service school teacher so you can graduate classroom ready.
This degree has been designed to provide a minimum of 100 days of supervised professional experience, so you graduate with real-world experience.
We encourage you to experience education in a range of settings, and offer opportunities for placements in different cultures and countries. As part of your studies, you will complete a placement in a disability setting, giving you a range of strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
RMIT has strong relationships with many partner schools, communities and enterprises, which assists our students in finding professional placements. Placements in third year may be taken overseas, and placements in fourth year are selected by students, and may include rural or interstate settings.
Through these placements, you will learn and develop your own teacher identity, allowing you to adapt to the dynamics of different learning environments and student groups. These experiences involve problem-based learning and reflection on your practice as you receive feedback from mentors.
Teaching is a globally transferable qualification that will always be in demand.
There are opportunities to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
There are also opportunities for students to complete alternative professional placements in the a range of international settings, or in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Education and registration with VIT, graduates are entitled to apply to the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities (ATRA) to register as a teacher nationally and overseas.
Choose a program structure
Choose a program structure
Program code: BP320
Career
Aside from traditional educational settings, Bachelor of Education graduates have the skills, knowledge, and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community service organisations.
Graduates work in the state, independent and Catholic education sectors.
Potential future employers include:
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria)
- Catholic Education Office
- independent schools
- early childhood centres
- cultural organisations
- professional associations
- community service organisations.
This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
The Primary and Early childhood stream of this course is also accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Admissions
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including considerations of any adjustments).
ATAR selection ranks plus adjustment factors for each stream for semester 1 2020 are as follows:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) 70.60
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Disability Inclusion) 71.75
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) 70.40
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport) 70.40
ATAR*
The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2020 for each stream:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) 70.60
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Disability Inclusion) 71.75
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) 70.40
- Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport) 70.40
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with an ATAR (or equivalent) of 70, inclusive of selection rank adjustments.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL, or equivalent studies.
Rankings and adjustment factors
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.
Adjustment factors include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments.
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
Selection task
You must sit the CASPer test. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training programs in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess your personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit takecasper.com.
To ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round go to www.vtac.edu.au/admissions-tests.
Selection criteria by applicant type
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you:
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
- The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
Subject adjustments
- A study score of 40 in English (EAL) equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 35 in one but no more than two of English other than EAL equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 30 in one but no more than two of any Mathematics equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of any LOTE equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, Health And Human Development, Legal Studies, any Music, Outdoor And Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Studio Arts or Sociology equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 16.5 points.
Regional adjustments
- RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors). We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:
- Advanced Diploma: 81
- Diploma: 72
- Certificate IV: 54
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education training, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.
You must have successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Subject adjustments
- A study score of 40 in English (EAL) equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 35 in one but no more than two of English other than EAL equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 30 in one but no more than two of any Mathematics equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of any LOTE equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, Health And Human Development, Legal Studies, any Music, Outdoor And Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Studio Arts or Sociology equals 1.5 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 16.5 points.
Regional adjustments
- RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
- The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Additional information
Working With Children Check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children (WWC) Check (valid for 5 years) prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program. Note: For placments undertaken interstate a valid WWC Check is required for that state.
National Police Record Check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this program.
Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education
Enrolled students are required by the Federal Government to complete a literacy and numeracy test in their first year of study. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts and the test must be passed by the end of the second year of enrolment in order to progress in the program. Counselling and support for those failing the test will be available.
Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information.
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about RMIT’s commitment to admissions transparency.
Program entry into BP320 is based on academic merit and non-academic attributes that are considered important for a teaching career and consistent with university and government requirements.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 70% average (check calculator below).
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
CASPer
You are required to complete the online CASPer test. As part of the requirements for many initial teacher training programs in Victoria, this test assesses your non-academic personal and professional attributes. Find out more information about CASPer and available test dates at CASPer. For VTAC offer round deadlines visit VTAC’s admission tests.
Working with Children Check
You will be required to hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: for placements undertaken interstate, a valid Working with Children Check will be required for that state.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
You are required by the Federal Government to complete a literacy and numeracy test in your first year of study. You are allowed a maximum of three attempts and the test must be passed by the end of the second year of enrolment in order to progress in the program. Counselling and support will be available if you are failing the test.
Further information can be found at Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students.
To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking)
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
Pathways
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Successful completion of RMIT's Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation guarantees entry into this program, subject to completing the CASPer test.
Contact Study@RMIT for more information.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2021 indicative fees
In 2021, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,700 to AU$14,500*.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
Paying your fees and applying for refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available.
In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
The Australian Government has announced amendments to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students commencing their program in 2021 and are subject to the passage of legislation. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2021
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2021 |
Agriculture, english, languages, mathematics, nursing, postgraduate clinical psychology, teaching |
$3,700 per standard year $462 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Architecture, creative arts, engineering, environmental studies, health, information technology, science |
$7,700 per standard year |
Dental, medical and veterinary science |
$11,300 per standard year |
Arts, commerce, communications, economics, humanities (excluding languages), law, management |
$14,500 per standard year |
HECS-HELP Loans
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
SA-HELP Loans
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2021 is $313.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The annual tuition fee for 2021 is AU$27,840.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$117,120.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
Looking for answers or more general infomation?
For frequently asked questions or how to find more information regarding applications and enrolments, fees, student support services, university policies and more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.