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Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Australian students

Campus
City West

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBGM

SATAC Code
424491 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
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Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 69.00 (for 2014)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

  • Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

    Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

    • Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; or
    • Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; or
    • Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; or
    • Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; or
    • Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
    • Qualified for Special Entry Sub-quota and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; or
    • Completed the University Foundation Studies program

    Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
    Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.


    Essential requirements for admission

    Prerequisites

    None

    Assumed Knowledge

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Aim

To prepare intending middle/secondary school teachers as specialists in Aboriginal Studies and a second teaching area who are skilled, committed and flexible professionals with the capacities to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of education settings and a range of community contexts.

Content & Structure

The program is equivalent to four years of full-time study, that is 144 units.

The program includes courses in:

  • Aboriginal Studies (9 x 4.5 unit courses = 40.5 units); 
  • a further sub-major or minors of the student's choice which will provide at least a second teaching area in schools (6 x 4.5 unit courses = 27 units);
  • Education Studies which include theoretical courses regarding learning, curriculum and the social contexts of education, reflective practice placements in schools and courses related to the curriculum and methodology of teaching the two selected Learning Areas (13 x 4.5 unit courses plus 1 x 9 unit course = 67.5 units);
  • 1 x 4.5 unit Aboriginal Studies elective (=4.5 units);
  • 1 x 4.5 unit Free Elective course selected from undergraduate courses across UniSA (= 4.5 units).

The emphasis in the first two years is on Aboriginal Studies with the Education Studies being emphasised in the second half of the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Australian Politics and Power POLI 1013 4.5
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues HUMS 1034 4.5
Australian Society and Cultures HUMS 1009 4.5
Sub-major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sub-major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
Aboriginal People, History and Colonialism HUMS 2010 4.5
Aboriginal Cultures HUMS 1035 4.5
Sub-major 3 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Colonial Experiment: Australian History 1788 - 1918 HUMS 1053 4.5
Approaches to Learning EDUC 4157 4.5
Language and Multiliteracies EDUC 1063 4.5
Rethinking the Middle Years EDUC 4198 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contesting Curriculum EDUC 4158 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Rights and Racism HUMS 2008 4.5
Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices LANG 2007 4.5
Sub-major 4 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Humanities and Social Sciences 1 EDUC 4070 4.5
Sub-major 5 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
Teaching the Second Learning Area 1 4.5 Note(s): 3
Reflective Practice 1 EDUC 4094 4.5 Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Teaching the Second Learning Area 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Reflective Practice 2 EDUC 4043 4.5 Note(s): 5,7
Humanities and Social Sciences 2 EDUC 4071 4.5
Inclusive Approaches to Diverse Student Needs EDUC 4196 4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Reflective Practice 3 EDUC 4055 9 Note(s): 6,7
Humanities and Social Sciences 3 EDUC 4072 4.5
Education, Change and Society EDUC 4169 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Aboriginal Studies elective 4.5 Note(s): 8
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services WELF 2015 4.5
Free Elective 4.5 Note(s): 9
Sub-major 6 4.5 Note(s): 1,2
For options for Teaching the Second Learning Area 1 & 2 see Electives listings below: Note(s): 1,3,10
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    Majors, sub-majors/minors

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    Course name Area and cat no. Units
    ARTS EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
    Arts Education 1 EDUC 4101 4.5
    Arts Education 3 EDUC 4103 4.5
    DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
    Design and Technology Education 1 EDUC 4107 4.5
    Design and Technology Education 4 EDUC 4110 4.5
    ENGLISH EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
    English Education 1 EDUC 4035 4.5
    English Education 2 EDUC 4036 4.5
    MATHEMATICS EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
    Mathematics Education 1 EDUC 4009 4.5
    Science and Mathematics Education 2 EDUC 4164 4.5
    SCIENCE EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
    Science and Mathematics Education 2 EDUC 4164 4.5
    Science Education 1 EDUC 4014 4.5
    CATHOLIC STUDIES LEARNING AREA
    Catholic Studies 1: Scripture EDUC 1069 4.5
    Catholic Studies 2: Theology EDUC 2049 4.5
    VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEARNING AREA
    Vocational Learning in Schools EDUC 4132 4.5
    Workplaces as Learning Sites EDUC 4135 4.5
    ABORIGINAL STUDIES ELECTIVE
    Identity and Representation HUMS 3014 4.5
    Being and Belonging: Studies in Culture and Identity SOCU 1006 4.5
    Comparative Indigenous Studies HUMS 2017 4.5
    Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians COMM 2060 4.5
    Indigenous Art, Culture and Design VSAR 3017 4.5
    Australia Imagined: Identity and Diversity in Australian Film and Literature COMM 3048 4.5
    Cultural Perspectives on Health NURS 1036 4.5
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    Notes

    1. Students may choose to complete: - a sub-major of 27 units (6 x 4.5 unit courses) - or a minor sequence of 18 units (4 x 4.5 unit courses) and a sequence of 9 units (2 x 4.5 unit courses). These must be chosen from courses that are included under what are designated 'Learning Areas' within the schooling sector and for which courses about how to teach those learning areas are provided within this degree. Currently the learning areas in schools which can be studied at this University include: Arts (dance, drama, music or visual arts), English, Mathematics, Studies of Society and Environment (including accounting, business studies, economics, geography, history, legal studies, social studies), Design and Technology (including agriculture, home economics, information technology, design and technology), Science, or Languages other than English (LOTE) - see Note 10.

    2. Students should note that employers are likely to deem a sub-major in a learning area as a necessary prerequisite for teaching that learning area to Year 12; similarly an 18 unit sequence is likely to be the requirement for teaching to Year 10 and a 9 unit sequence to year 8; students are urged to take advice from the Program Director within the School of Education before making their selection of sub-major/minor to ensure that they are choosing wisely and establishing a strong case for future employment within the teaching profession.

    3. The options from which students may select 'Teaching the Second Learning Area 1 & 2' are listed above under the Electives heading. The option selected must relate to the student's choice of sub-major or minors; both courses must come from the same Learning Area; students are recommended to check their choice with the relevant Course Coordinator or Program Director.

    4. EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 1 includes 10 days of full-time activities in education settings. 

    5. EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full-time professional experience in education settings.

    6. EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 25 days of full-time professional experience in education settings.

    7. The prerequisites for EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 are EDUC 4045 Reflective Practice 1 and a total of 9 units of teaching area courses. The prerequisites for Reflective Practice 3 are EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 and a total of 18 units of teaching area courses.

    8. The Aboriginal Studies Elective should be chosen from those listed above and negotiated with the Program Director:

    9. All students complete at least one Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program of study. See undergraduate elective courses. 

    10. Languages Education for Languages other than English (LOTE). Students interested in pursuing this learning area should consult with the Program Director.

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