Degree course

BA Ed.

Requirement for entry

Year 12: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English

AND completion of Units 1 and 2 - two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods

(CAS).

International: International students from non-English speaking countries are required to

demonstrate a minimum IELTS of 6.5. Those students whose IELTS score is below 7.0 will be

required to satisfactorily complete AEB1100 Literacy and Language and demonstrate an IELTS

score of 7.0.

Mature: Applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements but who possess

appropriate educational qualifications, work or life experiences which would enable them to

successfully undertake the course, will be considered for admission.

Applicants without satisfactory VCE mathematics study will be required to demonstrate

competence in mathematics, and may be required to complete additional mathematics study.

Applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements but who possess appropriate

educational qualifications, work or life experiences which would enable them to successfully

undertake the course, will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed at least

two years full-time higher education study including successful completion of eight units of

study in two Discipline Specialisations of the B.Ed. (P-12) (two sub-major sequences) as defined

by the Victorian Institute of Teaching ‘Specialist Area Guidelines’ are eligible for admission to

the Accelerated Program within the B. Ed. (P-12).

Cost

24,400 for the 4 years

The fees you pay as a Vocational Education/TAFE student depend on a number of factors,

including:

your citizenship status

when you commence the course

your age

your prior qualifications

the units and course that you enrol in

Duration

4 years

Structure

A four year professional degree of full time study.

Assessment

Examination

In-term works

Test

Graduation Procedures

Graduation is a formal event, and an important part of recognising your academic progress. A

public acknowledgement of your achievement, you will be surrounded and supported by fellow

graduates, friends, family and the VU community.

To receive your award (certificate), you must apply to graduate by the due date. If you complete

your course in Semester 2, the due date is 6 January the following year. If you complete your

course in Semester 1, the due date is 1 July that year. After you apply to graduate, you will

receive the following information approximately six weeks before the graduation ceremonies:

information of your eligibility to graduate a Graduation attendance form, and other relevant

information. If you do not return the Graduation attendance form, the award will be held at the

University until you contact us.