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Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

ProviderAustralian Catholic University
Course code: VTAC1200210761UniversityStudy area: Behavioural Science, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Arts /Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a Teacher Education course. This fast-tracked course will see you graduate with two degrees in just four years and provides students with an innovative pathway into becoming a secondary school teacher with two specialist teaching areas. A challenging and rewarding career in secondary education is a unique opportunity for you to inspire and positively influence the lives of all young people who enter your classroom. Become a teacher who is confident, adaptable, and able to design and implement engaging and flexible learning experiences to meet the needs of your students. This course will enable you to adopt a research-based approach to reflective practice. You'll able to implement and apply this approach to your own professional development and its contribution to your students' learning and wellbeing.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Our graduates have pursued careers in: ·         Secondary school education ·         Community centre education ·         Private colleges ·         Advocacy ·         Policy development
Majors
Archaeology, Business Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Environment and Society, History, Mathematics, Music, Study of Religions, Theological Studies, Visual Arts.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre - there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University SEAS information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in any English, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Religion and Society equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University SEAS information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University SEAS information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University SEAS information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University SEAS information and the Australian Catholic University website
English requirement
IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesNepal · Viet Nam
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsInformation Tech/Computing and Mathematics · Nursing
1
NepalHigh school background
Bachelor of NursingBachelor degree · Nursing · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 2.9/4.02.90 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Teaching SecondaryMaster degree · Information Tech/Computing and Mathematics · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%

Campuses & intake dates

  • MelbourneVIC