Bachelor of Education (Hons)

Description

The Bachelor of Education (Hons) programme is aimed at preparing students to meet the demands in the teaching profession for both public and private educational institutions. Thus, the programme provides an excellent opportunity for non-graduate teachers, school-leavers, and those interested in joining the teaching profession to be better equipped with a solid command of the subject knowledge and skills required for an educator.

Graduates of this programme will have an understanding of the history, philosophy, systems, practices and challenges of educational development. The programme will enable scholars to master a competency in identifying the nature of learning experiences and problems faced by students, and to be professionally engaged in the teaching-learning processes and experiences, curriculum planning, aspects of educational institution management, and development of the profession. We offer 4 specializations:

• Early Childhood Education
• Special Needs Education
• TESL
• Guidance & Counselling.

Career Opportunities

A bachelor’s degree in education will prepare you for a job as an elementary or secondary school teacher. Other areas of employment include:

Primary & Secondary Schools & Divisions, Universities, Government Agencies, Health Care, Youth Services, Social Service Organisations.

Entry Requirements

• Pass in STPM (2 principal passes) or
• Pass A-Level (2 subjects); or
• Pass in Foundation programme; or
• Certificate in related area; or
• Pass the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), Grade B in 5 subjects; or
• Pass Australia Capital Territory (Year 12) / South Australia (SACE) / Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) / Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) / South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/ Tertiary Entrance Education (TEE) / Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) / Western Australia Certificate; or equivalent from other countries qualification; or
• Pass any Diploma in related field with at least CGPA 2.0; and