Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Primary) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

After you register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), you will be qualified to teach in Victorian primary schools, and related teaching services.

You can also pursue a career in a science-related field, such as physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, or mathematical sciences.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Graduating from this program qualifies you to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - the statutory authority that regulates and promotes the teaching profession in Victoria. Like other professions that involve positions of trust and responsibility, teachers must be registered to practise their profession. The VIT registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools.

International

If you want to teach interstate or overseas, you should check the registration requirements with local authorities.

Why study Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Primary)?

This double degree gives you the choice of a career in science or science education. If you are passionate about science, and would like the option of teaching it at primary school, it's a fantastic choice for you. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced primary education and science academics, and leading researchers.

Your science studies will introduce you to key scientific areas and the origins and methods of scientific inquiry. In second and third years, you will choose a major and minor sequence to specialise in. Discipline choices include astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, atmospheric science, earth sciences, geography and environmental science, computer science and mathematics.

Core education studies focus on teaching and children's learning in a social setting. You will complete units in learning areas, including English, the arts, mathematics, health and physical education, science, the humanities, and information and communication technologies. You will study teaching and learning theories for primary school children, and curriculum development and implementation. When you graduate, you will be equipped to teach children to develop their creative, physical, intellectual and social abilities, as well as their literacy and numeracy skills.

You will also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 80 days of satisfactory professional placements throughout the course. If you want the chance to teach overseas, you have the option of doing an international professional placement. This is an amazing opportunity to get first-hand teaching experience in locations such as the Cook Islands and South Africa.

This course consists of core education units, a major and minor science sequence and a mathematics or statistics unit.First year education units and all science units are undertaken at Clayton campus. Second, third and fourth year education units are undertaken at the Peninsula campus.

For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • n/a (Peninsula)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 7,500 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3711

CRICOS code: 064759A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Education

  • 61 3 9904 4291

education.peninsula@monash.edu
www.education.monash.edu
Faculty of Science

  • 61 3 9905 4604

Email: sci-enquiries@monash.edu
www.sci.monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 31,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3711

CRICOS code: 064759A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Single degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • Successful completion of any mathematics subject.

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Peninsula
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP n/a

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • Successful completion of any mathematics subject.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Peninsula
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.