Bachelor Of Education Studies in Victoria University, Australia

Bachelor Of Education Studies in Victoria University

Overview

Our Bachelor of Education Studies offers an alternative path into teaching, giving you the skills to lead a range of learning programs outside traditional classrooms.

The course doesn't provide teacher-registration. Instead, it offers education skills and knowledge to work in a number of community and private settings, including:

• mentoring and tutoring programs
• community programs
• public and welfare services
• after-school care
• teacher aide positions.

You can steer your education-focused career into an area of personal passion, with a relevant major or minor from our broad options. Possibilities include:

• PE/physical education (secondary)
• arts (music, visual arts and media)
• community (health, welfare, disability or psychology)
• English (literary studies and teaching English as an additional language)
• humanities (history, cultural or Indigenous studies)
• ICT (digital media)
• maths
• outdoor education
• science specialisations.

Please note: this course does not provide you with the prerequisites for teacher registration.

Course location

• If you are a domestic student, you can choose to study at the Werribee Campus for your first year only. After that, you will complete your course at the Footscray Park Campus.
• International students study all years of this course at our Footscray Park Campus.

Work experience in education programs

You’ll gain invaluable work experience through our industry placements and work-integrated learning.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have explored the community education sector, building your understanding and becoming work ready.

We offer a range of practical projects, including with the renowned Immigration Museum(external link), who have worked with our students to identify community learning needs in Neighbourhood Houses(external link).

Learning advice

VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and can show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers

Bachelor of Education Studies prepares you for a wide range of important work with an education focus where teacher registration is not required, including:

• adult education
• teacher aide
• care facility training and support
• community programs
• disability work
• specialised learning programs, such as arts, science or maths
• recreation and sporting activities.

If you continue on to our Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Primary Education) you'll be able to apply for school teaching positions.

Salaries

The following are average Australian salaries:

• teacher aide, A$65,200
• training and development, $83,300 
• secondary-school teachers (with additional masters), A$78,000

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal