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Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BEd(Hons)

  • Course code

    3507292

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) is a year of study that is undertaken following the successful completion of an undergraduate education degree. It enables students to:

  • extend the depth of their education degree (as an expert educator)
  • enhance their career pathways
  • develop a basis for gaining entry into a PhD program.

The best education students will be admitted to the Honours program. Upon successful completion, they will have an excellent chance of being admitted to a PhD program through the School of Education. Some Honours graduates may also be able to obtain scholarships for their PhD studies.

The Honours degree includes units in educational research skills and research methodology that assists students to conduct a significant research project on a topic of their interest. Generally this research project will be presented in the form of a written thesis. A supervisor (an experienced academic) will closely guide and support Honours students in undertaking their research project (thesis) from concept through to completion. In all respects, Honours students in the School of Education will be regarded as budding researchers where they will contribute significantly to the research culture in the School. 

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theoretical concepts of Education

Demonstrate the ability to undertake research and scholarship under supervision

Creativity

Demonstrate the ability to identify and investigate solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence

Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understandings and creative responses to challenges in Education

Ethical practice

Demonstrate an appreciation of the value of a commitment to social justice, human rights, ethics and sustainability in scholarship, research and professional practice

Adhere to the ethical issue(s) relevant to research questions and methodologies

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply an advanced mastery of a body of knowledge and of related theoretical concepts in an area of Education

Demonstrate an ability to apply competently technical skills related to research project design and methodology

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate an appreciation of the value of professional learning and reflective practice to ongoing personal and professional development.

Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability, responsibility and accountability in educational settings

Communication and social skills

Demonstrate an ability to present a lucid exposition of knowledge and ideas to various audiences, orally and in written format

Cultural competence

Apply educational practices that are informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence, global perspectives, inclusivity and respect for the rights of all persons.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1 N/A N/A
Gold Coast Session 1 N/A N/A
Lismore Session 1 N/A N/A
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Education (Honours) a candidate shall successfully complete not less than the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units listed in the Schedule of Units

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
EDU93001 Research Methods in Education Advanced
EDU00751 Critical Literature Review Advanced
EDU40004 Education Honours Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) Advanced Note 1
EDU40005 Education Honours Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) Advanced Note 1
EDU40006 Education Honours Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) Advanced Note 1