Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).

English Language Proficiency

At least one of the following criteria must be met:
A1. English is the applicant's first language; or
A2. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
A3. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in an institution in which English is the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
A4. (a) An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least a minimum overall score of 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or
(b) A Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT) result of Band A in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing; or
(c) An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Band 4 Literacy Requirements

Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of NSW HSC Band 4 Standard English or English as a Second Language. Candidates who cannot demonstrate this level of attainment will be required to apply for admission into the Teacher Education Enabling Course and complete ENGL001. Candidates may, with the approval of the Course Coordinator, be concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching and the Teacher Education Enabling Course, subject to meeting the Progress and Conduct rules.

Additional Requirements

Prior to undertaking a professional experience placement in New South Wales, there are a number of mandatory requirements which must be fulfilled.

Working with Children Check*

All students intending to undertake a professional experience placement whose work is categorised as 'practical training as part of an educational or vocational course'; in schools or other educational institutions (e.g. pre-schools, kindergartens and child care centres) must complete a Working with Children Check application.

Anaphylaxis Training*

The New South Wales Department of Education and Communities requires that all initial teacher education students are trained in anaphylaxis management before they can undertake any professional experience in New South Wales public schools.

*These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/resources/academic-schools/school-of-education/professional-experience-office/important-information

Fit for Practice

Candidates entering a pre-service teaching program in Education will:

• follow the SOE Code of Conduct, in particular, the Professional Experience Conduct for professional placement;
• exercise sound judgement based on cognitive, mental and physical health and be able to respond appropriately to demands of classroom situations;
  
• demonstrate personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
• demonstrate satisfactory academic progression prior to professional placement;
• safeguard the University's integrity and demonstrate duty of care to students while engaged in professional experience;
• show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students;
• communicate to students with clarity and in an appropriate manner that relates to the age of the student profile;
• literacy and numeracy are key attributes that a student in pre-service programs should possess and model these skills in interactions they have within the classroom and broader non-education settings;
• be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of children in a variety of situations and environments; and
• be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and the broader school community.

Students who have a disability that may or will prevent them from meeting the above professional experience requirements should contact the Disability Unit.

Students who have difficulties in meeting some of the above professional experience requirements will be required to contact the Professional Experience Office to put in place remedial and/or counselling activities through a pro-active approach to improve their teaching practice.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.

Due to academic qualification requirements this course cannot be completed in less than three years unless the period of candidature has been reduced for advanced standing granted.

Course Requirements

1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points.

2. Candidates must complete ENGL001 in the Teacher Education Enabling Course within the first two years of candidature.
OR
Candidates who have attained the required level of literacy must provide evidence to be recognised that the requirements for the Teacher Education Enabling Course have been met.

3. The Business component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points and comprises:
(a) (i) 30 credit points from Group 1A;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 1B;
(iii) 36 credit points from one of the major curriculum areas in Group 2, named in Rule 3.(b) of which at least 18 credit points shall be at 300 level;
(iv) 24 credit points from one of the minor curriculum areas in Group 2, which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100 level. The minor curriculum area must be different from the major curriculum area.
(b) Majors include:
(i) Economics;
(ii) Business Studies;
(iii) Legal Studies.

4. The Teaching component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points including 80 days of embedded professional experience and comprises:
(a) 54 credit points from Group 3 including 80 days of embedded professional experience;
(b) at least 24 credit points from Group 4;
(c) at least 18 credit points from Group 5.

5. Candidates completing 24 credit points from Group 4 must complete 18 credit points from Group 5 including 6 credit points from each of Groups 5A, 5B and 5C.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching.

Exit Pathway

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the non-accredited, non-teaching qualification, Bachelor of Educational Studies, on completion of 144 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 300-level or above.

Progress and Conduct

Any candidate who has not demonstrated NSW HSC Band 4 Standard English or English as a Second Language or equivalent interstate attainment by beginning of the third year of candidature will be excluded from the course.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.