Course code C99
Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10)
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About this Course
This course will give you the flexibility to teach children from Year 1 up to Year 10.
It also prepares you for working as a dedicated Primary or lower Secondary School teacher and equips you to teach in regional, rural and remote settings. During your studies, you will receive diverse professional experiences in a range of schools.
You’ll also have a chance to specialise in one of these learning areas of interest: health and physical education, mathematics, or science.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code C99
Entry requirements
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | FT PT | FT PT |
| Online | FT PT | FT PT |
About this Course
This course will give you the flexibility to teach children from Year 1 up to Year 10.
It also prepares you for working as a dedicated Primary or lower Secondary School teacher and equips you to teach in regional, rural and remote settings. During your studies, you will receive diverse professional experiences in a range of schools.
You’ll also have a chance to specialise in one of these learning areas of interest: health and physical education, mathematics, or science.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code C99
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | FT PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test. Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
Note:
Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.Applicants from the Seychelles:
Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
-
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
-
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test. Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
Note:
Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.Applicants from the Seychelles:
Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at South West or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at South West or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at South West or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at South West or Online
Course Structure
Students will complete a total of 480 credit points, comprised of the following: - 25 core units (375cp) - 1 area of specialisation (105cp) in: - Health and Physical Education; - Mathematics; or - Science
All nationally accredited Initial Teacher Education courses require students to undertake the LANTITE tests, as set by ACER, and meet the Standard in personal literacy and personal numeracy to be eligible to graduate. The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia requires all students who enrol in an Initial Teacher Education course (undergraduate and graduate) from 1st January 2017 to have successfully met the set Standard, as set by ACER, for personal numeracy and literacy to be eligible to graduate, and therefore, be eligible for registration as a teacher. Students will be able to resit each component of the test two additional times if not successful on the first attempt (three opportunities in total). Students will be required to re-register and pay to sit the test each subsequent time. On successful completion of the test students will be given advanced standing for the above two units LIT1200 and NUM1200.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU1310 | Teaching Children and Adolescents | 15 |
| EDU1350 | Child and Adolescent Learners | 15 |
| AED1260 | The Arts in Education 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDL1260 | Children's Growth, Development and Learning | 15 |
| LAN1260 | Spoken Language in Primary School | 15 |
| SCE1360 | Science Education in Primary Schools | 15 |
| PPA1260 | Professional Experience 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAN2240 | English in the Early Years of Primary School | 15 |
| HSS2240 | Humanities and Social Science in Primary Schools 1 | 15 |
| MAE2250 | Teaching and Learning in Primary Mathematics 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PPA2360 | Professional Experience 2 | 15 |
| EDU2360 | Positive Learning Environments for Children and Adolescents | 15 |
| EDF2101 | Aboriginal Education Contexts in Years 1-10 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAN3280 | English in Middle and Upper Primary School | 15 |
| EDU3340 | Diversity and Specific Learning Needs | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 2 x specialisation units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| AED2240 | The Arts in Education 2 | 15 |
| PPA3300 | Professional Experience 3: Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| EDU3365 | Evaluation and Assessment of Learning | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
C99|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookSpecialisations you can study in this course
Course notes
Important course notes
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Work Integrated Learning is undertaken in the form of professional experience placements. During these placements, Pre-Service Teachers work under the guidance of Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors. They engage in a process of professional development and have the opportunity to make well-informed connections between theory and practice.
Attendance requirements
Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Experience.
Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experienceProfessional practice rules
Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.
The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document
The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply education theories to a broad range of practical year 1-10 education situations.
- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for a diverse range of learners.
- Use creative teaching strategies to cater for varying student abilities and characteristics in a range of learning contexts.
- Employ a range of resources and strategies in a range of teaching and learning environments.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in academic, professional and public contexts.
- Respond to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Work with students and parents/carers through a positive systematic approach to learning and teaching.
- Engage with opportunities to improve teaching practice and continue their own professional learning, related to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
This course is not currently offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Course Structure
Students will complete a total of 480 credit points, comprised of the following: - 25 core units (375cp) - 1 area of specialisation (105cp) in: - Health and Physical Education; - Mathematics; or - Science
All nationally accredited Initial Teacher Education courses require students to undertake the LANTITE tests, as set by ACER, and meet the Standard in personal literacy and personal numeracy to be eligible to graduate. The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia requires all students who enrol in an Initial Teacher Education course (undergraduate and graduate) from 1st January 2017 to have successfully met the set Standard, as set by ACER, for personal numeracy and literacy to be eligible to graduate, and therefore, be eligible for registration as a teacher. Students will be able to resit each component of the test two additional times if not successful on the first attempt (three opportunities in total). Students will be required to re-register and pay to sit the test each subsequent time. On successful completion of the test students will be given advanced standing for the above two units LIT1200 and NUM1200.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU1310 | Teaching Children and Adolescents | 15 |
| EDU1350 | Child and Adolescent Learners | 15 |
| AED1260 | The Arts in Education 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDL1260 | Children's Growth, Development and Learning | 15 |
| LAN1260 | Spoken Language in Primary School | 15 |
| SCE1360 | Science Education in Primary Schools | 15 |
| PPA1260 | Professional Experience 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAN2240 | English in the Early Years of Primary School | 15 |
| HSS2240 | Humanities and Social Science in Primary Schools 1 | 15 |
| MAE2250 | Teaching and Learning in Primary Mathematics 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PPA2360 | Professional Experience 2 | 15 |
| EDU2360 | Positive Learning Environments for Children and Adolescents | 15 |
| EDF2101 | Aboriginal Education Contexts in Years 1-10 | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAN3280 | English in Middle and Upper Primary School | 15 |
| EDU3340 | Diversity and Specific Learning Needs | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 2 x specialisation units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| AED2240 | The Arts in Education 2 | 15 |
| PPA3300 | Professional Experience 3: Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| EDU3365 | Evaluation and Assessment of Learning | 15 |
| Unit from Specialisation | 1 x specialisation unit | 15 |
C99|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookSpecialisations you can study in this course
Course notes
Important course notes
-
Work Integrated Learning is undertaken in the form of professional experience placements. During these placements, Pre-Service Teachers work under the guidance of Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors. They engage in a process of professional development and have the opportunity to make well-informed connections between theory and practice.
Attendance requirements
Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Experience.
Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experienceProfessional practice rules
Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.
The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document
The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply education theories to a broad range of practical year 1-10 education situations.
- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for a diverse range of learners.
- Use creative teaching strategies to cater for varying student abilities and characteristics in a range of learning contexts.
- Employ a range of resources and strategies in a range of teaching and learning environments.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in academic, professional and public contexts.
- Respond to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Work with students and parents/carers through a positive systematic approach to learning and teaching.
- Engage with opportunities to improve teaching practice and continue their own professional learning, related to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in primary and lower secondary (up to year 10) education environments. Students may be employed as generalist primary teachers, specialist primary teachers or secondary teacher teaching to year 10 in a single learning area specialisation: Mathematics, Science or Health and Physical Education.
Possible future job titles
Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Science Teacher, Sports Teacher, Physical Education Teacher
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in primary and lower secondary (up to year 10) education environments. Students may be employed as generalist primary teachers, specialist primary teachers or secondary teacher teaching to year 10 in a single learning area specialisation: Mathematics, Science or Health and Physical Education.
Possible future job titles
Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Science Teacher, Sports Teacher, Physical Education Teacher
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
-
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
-
CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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