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Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) |
Abbreviation: | BPrimEd(Dean'sSchol) |
UOW Course Code: | 1824 |
CRICOS Code: | 081899C |
Study Area / disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Primary Education |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Science |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/755212 |
ATAR: | 90* |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) program is for high achieving students who wish to continue their studies through the completion of honours and research degrees. This degree is an accredited qualification to teach children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (ages 5 - 12 years) in public and private schools across Australia. The course aims to develop reflective, professional teachers, acknowledging the role of the teacher in the community, the demands of emerging technologies and the increasing diversity of classroom environments. Students enrolled in the Dean's Scholar degrees will fulfil the same requirements for their respective courses but will be allocated an academic mentor and engage in enriched assessment tasks in specified subjects.
Other benefits include:
- Extended library privileges
- Designated study space
- $500 textbook allowance per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Opportunities to attend Faculty workshops and seminars
- End of year lunch and other relevant activities with the Dean and mentors.
Students are expected to maintain a weighted average mark of 80 to continue their enrolment in the course.
*Entry to the Dean's Scholar degree is competitive. Candidates are required to submit an application form and also attend an interview held in December.
Entry Requirements
Selection is based on ATAR and a successful Dean's Scholar application. Applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Primary Education.
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder. The Dean's Scholars Application can be obtained from the School of Education.
Students currently enrolled in a degree at UOW may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar program provided they have completed 48 credit points of study at 100 level and have achieved a WAM of 85%.
Course Structure
Dean's Scholars must fulfil the same course requirements as listed for the Bachelor of Primary Education with the following exceptions:
Subject Code | Subject Description | Session | Credit Points | Will Replace |
Dean's Scholar Project | Spring | 6 | Spring 2nd Year Elective (elective A) | |
Advanced Research Methods | Spring | 6 | Spring 3rd Year Elective (elective B) |
Professional Accreditation / Recognition
This degree is accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and is nationally recognised as a professional teaching qualification.
Honours
An Honours program is available. More information can be found here.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au