Economics / Education (Sec) - 4058
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: School of Education
Campus: Sydney
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
UAC Code: 422130
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Program Description
The dual degree program, Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Education (Secondary), is a four-year program (192 UOC) for intending secondary school teachers. The program is a nationally accredited pre-service qualification.
Students undertake studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher in two teaching specialisations (i.e., economics and business studies). The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools.
In addition, students acquire knowledge of economics as well as an understanding of local and world economic issues. Also, students develop analytical skills which have wide applications in business, finance and policy. Depending on interests and career goals, students are required to choose one of the following three majors: economics, econometrics and financial economics.
Students undertake studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher in two teaching specialisations (i.e., economics and business studies). The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools.
In addition, students acquire knowledge of economics as well as an understanding of local and world economic issues. Also, students develop analytical skills which have wide applications in business, finance and policy. Depending on interests and career goals, students are required to choose one of the following three majors: economics, econometrics and financial economics.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The program objectives for the Bachelor of Economics component of the dual degree are as follows:
- Demonstrate understanding and application of economic concepts and processes
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Understand, analyse and use quantitative data to assist in making economic and business decisions
- Present complex issues in coherent written statements and oral presentations
- Demonstrate understanding of the global economic context in which business and governments operate
- Understand the social and ethical dimensions in their chosen disciplinary areas.
The program objectives for the Bachelor of Education component of the dual degree are as follows:
- Know students and how they learn
- Know the content and how to teach it
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Engage in professional learning
- Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual Mode
Program Structure
The requirements for the Bachelor of Education component of the dual degree (96 UOC) are:
- Education Core (66 UOC)
- Prescribed Education methods (24 UOC)
- Prescribed Education elective (6 UOC)
Core
The Education Core courses comprise:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- EDST4080 Special Education (6 UOC)
- EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6 UOC)
- EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6 UOC)
Level 4
Professional Experience
EDST2002, EDST6760 and EDST6761 provide students with a total of 80 days of professional experience in secondary schools and other educational settings.
Prescribed Education Methods
The Prescribed Education Methods comprise:
- EDST6715 Business Studies Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6716 Economics Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6745 Business Studies Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6746 Economics Method 2 (6 UOC)
Prescribed Education Electives
The Prescribed Education Elective comprises one of the following courses:
- EDST2022 Teaching EAL/D students (6 UOC)
- EDST2032 Critical Thinking (6 UOC)
- EDST2044 Motivation in Learn./Teaching (6 UOC)
- EDST2045 Teacher Effectiveness (6 UOC)
- EDST2046 Language and Literacy (6 UOC)
- EDST2053 Human Variation and Education (6 UOC)
- EDST2062 Assessment as Practice (6 UOC)
- EDST2070 Culture, Identity & Education (6 UOC)
- EDST2080 School Reform for Improvement (6 UOC)
- EDST2090 Managing cognitive load (6 UOC)
- EDST2091 Introduction to e-Learning (6 UOC)
- EDST2092 Psychology and Music Education (6 UOC)
- EDST2093 Health in Schools (6 UOC)
English Proficiency
Proficiency in English is essential in all courses that form a part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree. It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 5 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.
National Literacy and Numeracy Test
Students must pass a national literacy and numeracy test as part of the program requirements.
Award with Distinction
High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree, and have completed at least 48 UOC at UNSW, are eligible to receive the degree "with Distinction".
Honours
After completion of 144 UOC, including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree, high achieving students may apply for admission into honours in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509. A minimum WAM of 70 in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree is required for entry into Honours.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509
Academic Rules
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual mode and complete 96 UOC;
- complete the method requirements for one or two areas of teaching specialisation
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
Requirements for the Bachelor of Economics in Dual Mode
Program Structure
The requirements for the Bachelor of Economics component of the dual degree (96 UOC) are:- Economics requirements (84 UOC)
- MGMT1001 Managing Organisations and People (6 UOC)
- Free elective (6 UOC), which may comprise any 6 UOC course offered by the UNSW Business School or any other UNSW faculty, except for those with a GEN code (GENXXXX)
The Economics requirements consist of 14 courses (84 UOC) from the School of Economics including (a) compulsory core courses, (b) major requirements and (c) economics electives.
Compulsory core courses (48 UOC):
- ACCT1501 Accounting and Financial Management 1A (6 UOC)
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- ECON1202 Quantitative Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON1203 Business and Economic Statistics (6 UOC)
- ECON1401 Economic Perspectives (6 UOC)
- ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 (6 UOC)
- ECON2206 Introductory Econometrics (6 UOC)
Notes on possible substitutes:
- Any one of the following courses is an acceptable substitute for ECON1202: MATH1031 or MATH1131 or MATH1141 or MATH1151.
- Any one of the following courses is an acceptable substitute for ECON1203: MATH1041 or MATH2089 or MATH2099 or MATH2801 or MATH2841 or MATH2901 or ACTL2002 or ACTL2131.
These substitutes for the compulsory core courses count towards the 14 Economics courses (84 UOC) required for the degree.
Major requirements: Students must complete at least one major in Economics, Econometrics or Financial Economics consisting of 10 courses (60 UOC). The 10 courses include 6 courses (36 UOC) from the compulsory core courses (ACCT1501 and ECON1401 do not count towards a major). The remaining 4 courses (24 UOC) must include at least three courses at level 3 (numbered ECON3XXX).
Information on the precise courses that must be completed to satisfy the requirements for a major may be obtained by clicking on one of the following links:
Information on the precise courses that must be completed to satisfy the requirements for a major may be obtained by clicking on one of the following links:
Economics electives: Students must select enough electives (usually 2 courses) to satisfy the requirement that 14 courses (84 UOC) are completed from the School of Economics.
Honours
High-achieving students should consider applying to the Honours program BEc (Hons) 4502. For information on Honours in Economics students may also refer to the School of Economics Honours information page.
Academic Rules for the Bachelor of Economics
Please refer to the Program Structure for the academic requirements relating to this program.
Rules relating to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Economics shall apply wherever relevant. Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information.
Rules relating to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Economics shall apply wherever relevant. Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information.
Sample Program
Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Example only
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
Important Information
The Academic Rules for the UNSW BEc BEd (Secondary) 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.
Further Information
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Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
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