Bachelor of Educational Studies
Bachelor of Educational Studies
The field of education includes a range of professional roles that require comprehensive understanding of the education curriculum and advanced communication skills. In this degree you will learn about the field of education from the perspective of someone who isn’t intending to seek registration as a qualified school teacher. You’ll…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The field of education includes a range of professional roles that require comprehensive understanding of the education curriculum and advanced communication skills.
In this degree you will learn about the field of education from the perspective of someone who isn’t intending to seek registration as a qualified school teacher.
You’ll explore core learning areas of the curriculum and learn how to respond to the diverse needs of students.
You’ll examine mentoring, leadership and research within an educational environment. This knowledge is useful for those working in education administration and management teams. You can specialise in early years and primary education or in secondary education.
Career information
Careers
Education administrator
Education policy developer
Coach / mentor
Curriculum designer
Teaching support officer
Industries
Early, primary and secondary education (government and non-government)
Graduates may seek employment in education related fields such as tutoring, training and developing education programs for a variety of organisations.
What you’ll learn
Make informed decisions regarding teaching and learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the learner and application of the curriculum
Be reflective, creative and critical in the approach to teaching and learning and assessment
Decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in educational contexts
Use technologies appropriately in educational contexts
Be self-motivated, critical, and reflective in their practice based on ongoing professional learning
Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives; apply international standards and practices within a discipline or professional area
Respect and respond to the diverse needs of students and communities
Demonstrate leadership in education by analysing and applying appropriate practices based on a sound knowledge of the principles of learning, teaching and assessment.
REQUIREMENTS
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL Score: 79 (overall); Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21; Pearson Test of English – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 50; Overall band score 58; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and PBT (Paper Based Test) – 570 and 4.5 in TWE; C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
