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Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Arts (Education (Secondary) Pathway)
Study Secondary Education / Arts at Flinders
Arts could be your pathway to an education qualification.
This one year pathway is designed for students who want to gain entry into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts.
Students who successfully complete all topics in this pathway program and achieve an overall Credit average or above, including a grade of Pass or higher in the three education topics, will be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts.
Why study Secondary Education / Arts at Flinders
Successfully transfer into the double degree and:
- gain the knowledge and skills required to register as a teacher in secondary school
- earn a double degree in only four years that includes an education degree with an arts degree
- undertake teaching placements in secondary schools where you can learn practical skills, put theory into practice, and develop important relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Your career
Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as teachers in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.
Potential occupations include:
- secondary teacher
- graduate administrative officer
- youth and children’s support officer.
Potential employers include:
- secondary schools
- government schools
- independent schools
- government education departments
- government and private industry settings.
Professional accreditation/recognition
Students who successfully transfer into the double degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts will complete all the educational and training requirements necessary for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions.
What you will study
This pathway program offers students the opportunity to study three education topics that are normally restricted to students enrolled in the Education double degree.
Alongside these, students will study Bachelor of Arts topics of which will transfer their education degree and become their teaching areas. Students will learn the skills and knowledge required to embark upon a career as a teacher, and which are also highly valued in a wide range of occupations.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills. This involves a short statement in response to three set questions used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.
Applicants who select this course as a preference during the application process will be directed to a page to meet this requirement.
Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information
The Australian Government has recently introduced the Literacy and Numeracy Test for all initial teacher education (ITE) students to ensure they have the high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required of teachers.
The test is a single, national instrument designed to assess elements of an individual’s literacy and numeracy skills and will be used to demonstrate that ITE graduates are in the top 30 per cent of the population for literacy and numeracy.
All students commencing an ITE program after 1 January 2017 will be required to meet the benchmark prior to graduation. For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website.
There are also important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills. This involves a short statement in response to three set questions used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.
Applicants who select this course as a preference during the application process will be directed to a page to meet this requirement.
Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information
The Australian Government has recently introduced the Literacy and Numeracy Test for all initial teacher education (ITE) students to ensure they have the high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required of teachers.
The test is a single, national instrument designed to assess elements of an individual’s literacy and numeracy skills and will be used to demonstrate that ITE graduates are in the top 30 per cent of the population for literacy and numeracy.
All students commencing an ITE program after 1 January 2017 will be required to meet the benchmark prior to graduation. For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website.
There are also important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
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