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Arts Education at UNSW
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Exit Strategies
Important Information
Glossary of Terms
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
Contact: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Arts
 
 
Bachelor of Education
 
 

Program Description


This program only applies to students commencing 2012 onwards.
Students who commenced their program before 2012 should refer to the 4055 B Arts/B Education 2011 Online Handbook


The Dual degree program, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education (BA BEd) is a four-year program (192 UOC) for intending secondary school teachers. The program is a nationally accredited pre-service qualification.

Students combine studies in two single or one double secondary teaching specialisations from the BA (Home Major Stream: 54 UOC and Minor Stream: 36 UOC). The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

The aims of the UNSW BA are:
  1. To develop informed understanding of human experience, human culture and human society
  2. To teach the tools and methods of understanding associated with Humanities and Social Science disciplines, and to encourage
  3. students to perceive the relationships between these disciplines
  4. To encourage the breadth of vision and critical thinking associated with interdisciplinary scholarship and research
  5. To enable students to place contemporary Australian society and culture in an historical and comparative context
  6. To engage critically with fundamental questions about value in both ethical and aesthetic contexts
  7. To develop the skills of critical, creative and imaginative thinking about society, culture and the arts
  8. To promote the techniques and value of reasoned and openminded discussion and debate
  9. To foster understanding of the experiences and world-views of other times, other places, and other cultures.
The aim of the UNSW BEd is to prepare its graduates for careers as secondary school teachers. It seeks to do this by providing instruction and experience in the areas of educational theory, pedagogy, planning, diversity and management.

The Graduate Attributes for UNSW BA are as follows:

  1. The skills involved in scholarly enquiry
  2. The ability to engage in independent and reflective learning
  3. Information Literacy - the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information
  4. The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity
  5. A capacity to contribute to, and work within, the international community
  6. The skills required for collaborative and multidisciplinary work
  7. A respect for ethical practice and social responsibility
  8. The skills of effective communication
  9. An in-depth engagement with the relevant disciplinary knowledge in its interdisciplinary context.
The Graduate Attributes for the UNSW BEd are as follows:
  1. A high level of knowledge and skill dealing with the needs of a range of students and how they learn.
  2. A high level of knowledge of specific subject content and how to teach that content to a diverse range of students.
  3. An ability to integrate theory and practice through the critical analysis and exploration of a diverse range of educational issues.
  4. A capacity to create and maintain safe and challenging learning environment through the effective use of a variety of appropriate classroom management skills.
  5. An ability to plan, assess, and report for effective learning.
  6. An ability to critically reflect upon and continually improve professional knowledge and practice.
  7. A capacity to actively and collaboratively engage with members of the education profession and with the wider community.
  8. An ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of students and other stakeholders through a variety of modes, including verbal, written and multimodal/ICT .
Requirements for the Bachelor of Education in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 uoc) are:
  1. Education Core (60 UOC)
  2. Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
  3. Prescribed Education electives (12 UOC)


Core


Level 1


Level 2


Level 3


Level 4


Prescribed Education Methods

Students complete two courses in each single teaching specialisation or four courses in one double teaching specialisation from the following:
  • Aboriginal (Indigenous) Studies
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English (single or double)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Geography
  • History (single or double)
  • Languages: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
  • Legal Studies
  • Society and Culture


Prescribed Education Electives

The teaching specialisation requirements are summarised below:
 
Teaching Specialisation (offered as a single method only unless specified)
Two single methods: A Major stream is required for the first teaching method, and a Minor stream for the second teaching method.
For double English or double History: A Major is required in English or History and a Minor in a related area (eg. For English, studies in Media, Culture and Technology, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy; for History, any Area studies, International Realtions, Politics, Indigneous Studies)
Aboriginal (Indigenous) Studies
Studies in Aboriginal history, Aboriginal anthropology, Aboriginal literature, and/or Aboriginal language and linguistics.
Drama (Theatre & Performance Studies)
Studies in Drama, including theory, performance and production, including ARTS2122 Performance Production 1: Staging the Text.
Dance
Studies in Dance, including the history and analysis of dance performance, with a technique base in modern/contemporary dance and ballet, applied anatomy and kinesiology, and composition/ choreography (available as major stream only)
Economics
Studies in Economics (available as a minor stream only)
English (single or double method)
Studies in English language and literature, communications, creative writing, linguistics, and/or media studies, including at least 12 units of credit in literature and 6 units of credit in Australian literature.
English as Second Language (ESL)
Studies in Linguistics and/or a Language other than English
Geography
Studies in Geography (available as a minor stream only)
History (single or double method)
Studies in History in areas such as Australian history, Aboriginal history, modern history, ancient history, or historiography.
Languages: Chinese, Japanese,  Indonesian, French, German, Spanish, and/or Korean 
Studies in a language other than English, including the spoken and written language.
Legal Studies
Interdisciplinary studies in  criminology, politics, philosophy and law (available as a minor stream only)
Society and Culture
Studies in Social Sciences, including at least 6 units of credit in sociology and no more than 6 units of psychology, in areas such as: Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, media studies, philosophy, politics, religion studies, social communication.   


Prescribed Education Electives

A Prescribed Education Elective is any course chosen by the student from the offerings of the School of Education.


English Proficiency

Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses.

It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English, English as a Second Language or Advanced English, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or the equivalent.


Award with Distinction

High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 across their program and who have completed at at least 48UOC of their program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".


Honours

High achieving BEd students may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore the field of Education. It involves seminars and the completion of a thesis. Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 4 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 4. Both should be submitted to the School of Education Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the program and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School Education. Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.


Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Education in Dual mode and complete 96 units of credit;
  2. complete the method requirements for one or two areas of teaching specialisation
  3. complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
  4. complete at least 30 units of credit of Level II courses before enrolling in Level III courses


Honours

To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Dual student must:
  1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Education
  2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
  3. complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
  4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC)


Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 uoc) are:
  1. A home major stream (54 UOC)
  2. At least a minor stream (36 UOC)
  3. A Prescribed Faculty Elective (6 UOC)


Home Major Streams

The home major streams in the Bachelor of Arts which will prepare students for a major teaching specialisation in schools are as follows:


Minor Streams

All the major streams above except Dance Studies, are available to be completed as a minor stream ("Non-designated Minor") and could be combined as preparation for a first and second teaching specialisation.

In addition, some areas of study are only available as Minors. These are known as "Designated Minors". They are:

The following majors and minors are also offered in subject areas less commonly taught in schools and /or restricted to the senior secondary level, hence are recommended as more appropriate for a second teaching specialisation:
Minors are also offered in the following areas:
Minors which are suitable as a supporting Minor for double History are as follows:
Minors which are suitable as a supporting Minor for double English are as follows:


External Minor Streams

External Minors are Streams offered by other Faculties.

The External Minors, streams of study offered by other Faculties, are also suitable preparation for a second teaching specialisation.

  • Economics (30 UOC) Australian School of Business
  • Geography (36 UOC) Faculty of Science
Students completing the Economics minor stream (30 UOC) are required to complete a second 6 UOC Faculty Prescribed Elective.

Major and Minor Stream requirements in Dual programs

Students must be careful in the selection of courses in their second Dual program so that they meet the requirements for teaching in specific areas of specialisation.

Students should check with the School of Education the teaching specialisation requirements in Dual mode in the other program to ensure they provide appropriate background for two single or one double secondary teaching specialisations.


Prescribed Faculty Elective

A Prescribed Faculty Elective is any course chosen by the student from the offerings of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.


Award with Distinction

High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 across their program and who have completed at at least 48uoc of their program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".


Honours

High achieving BA students (in Single or Dual Mode) may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore their depth studies. It involves seminars and the completion or a research project or thesis. Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 3 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 3. Both should be submitted to the Stream Convenor or the Designated School or Stream Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School in which the stream(s) is/are based. Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.


Minor Streams and Honours

Students can complete a research project or thesis that draws on their studies in a minor stream. This can only be done, however, when in combination with their major stream.


Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and complete 96 units of credit;
  2. complete the requirements for one home major stream
  3. complete the requirements for one minor stream
  4. complete a 6 UOC Faculty Prescribed Elective
  5. complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
  6. specify their major(s)/minor at the time of enrolment into Level II
  7. complete at least 24 UOC in their major/minor before enrolling in Level III courses
  8. complete 72 UOC overall before enrolling in their Major stream(s) Capstone course


Honours

To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual award student must:
  1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts
  2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
  3. complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
  4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC)


Sample Program

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education - Example only
  Semester 1Semester 2UOC 
Level 1EDST1101 Educational Psychology 1 (6)

Major Level 1 (6)

Minor Level 1 (6)

Prescribed Faculty Elective (6)

EDST1104 Social Perspective in Education(6)

Major Level 1 (6)

Minor Level 1 (6)

EDST Elective (6)

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Level 2 EDST2003 Learning and Teaching Introductory Perspectives (6)

Major Level 2 (6)

Major Level 2 (6)

Minor Level 2 (6)

EDST2002 Professional Engagement (6)

Major Level 2 (6)

Major Level 2 or 3 (6)

Minor Level 2 (6)

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Level 3 EDST6762 The Professional Teacher (6)

EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6)

*Method 1A (6)

*Method 1B (6)

EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Strategies  (6)

Major Level 3 (6)

Major Level 3 (6)

Minor Level 3 (6)

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Level 4EDST4096 Gifted and Talented Students (6)

EDST Elective (6)

Major Level 3 Capstone (6)

Minor Level 3 (6)

EDST6764 Creating Engaging Learning Environments (6)

EDST6761 Professional Experience 2(6)

*Method 2A (6)

*Method 2B (6)

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 *Or Double Method *Or Double Method 

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Exit Strategies

Students completing the Bachelor of Education in Dual mode with the Bachelor of Arts who decide to discontinue their enrolment in this program may exit the program and enrol in the Bachelor of Arts program in Single Mode. They would be awarded a major stream in Education (54 uoc). Students seeking to exit the program should contact the Faculty Student Centre.

Important Information

The Academic Rules for the UNSW BA BEd and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.

Glossary of Terms

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Area(s) of Specialisation

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