C10208 Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts in International Studies v4

Note(s)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Overview

The Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies includes academic study and school experience in a combined degree, thus ensuring that students are well equipped to meet the challenges of local and international teaching.

Course aims

The combined degree in Education and International Studies aims to provide students with the professional education necessary for preparation for primary teaching, while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture.

Career options

Career options will be enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Additional admission requirements

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Education. There is a range of entry levels to the various Language and Culture programs. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Course duration and attendance

The Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is a five-year, full-time degree. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas. The International Studies component of the course is offered at City campus only.

Classes can be between the hours of 9am and 9pm.

The course can be undertaken on reduced load, provided it is completed in six years.

Course structure

To graduate, students are required to have completed 252 credit points of study: 156 credit points in Teacher Education and 96 credit points in International Studies.

The Teacher Education component includes three strands:

• Professional Experience: comprising University fieldwork and field-based experience
• Curriculum Studies: comprising subjects related to the primary school curriculum
• Education and Contextual Studies: comprising studies in education and a variety of contextual studies.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a major – a region or country – over a minimum of three years.

Course completion requirements

Industrial training/professional practice

The Teacher Education component includes Professional Experience which comprises University fieldwork and field-based experience.

Course program

An example program is given for a student undertaking the course full time with the Indonesia major as the International Studies major.

Professional recognition

This course provides a teaching qualification recognised by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

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