Handbook

Overview

The dual degree program, Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Education (Secondary), is a four-year program (192 UOC) for intending secondary school teachers. The program is a nationally accredited pre-service qualification.

Students undertake studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher in two teaching specialisations (i.e., economics and business studies). The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools.

In addition, students acquire a knowledge of economics as well as an understanding of local and world economic issues. Students also develop analytical skills which have wide applications in business, finance and policy. Depending on interests and career goals, students are required to choose one of the following three majors: economics, econometrics and financial economics.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

These UOC are made up of:

Economics Component (96 UOC)

Introductory Business Core (6 UOC)
Economics Core Courses (48 UOC)
Economics Electives (30 UOC)
Business School Electives (12 UOC)

Students may choose to use their Economics core and elective courses to complete an optional Economics major. Courses for the major are taken once but also meet core and elective course rules where listed.

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (96 UOC)
1. Education Core (66 UOC)
2. Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
3. Prescribed Education electives (6 UOC)

Disciplinary Component - 3543 Economics96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Introductory Business Course6 Units of Credit:

Economics Core48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Economics Electives30 Units of Credit:

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses with at least 18 UOC of Level 3 Economics courses.

Level 2 Economics course

Level 3 Economics course

Actuarial Studies Options

UNSW Business Electives12 Units of Credit:

Optional Economics major48 Units of Credit:

Students may choose to complete one or two optional Economics majors. Students may use their Economics Core and Economics Elective courses to complete these economics majors. Please note: If you choose to study two optional Economics majors, you must choose another 6 courses (36 UOC) from the second major that do not overlap with the first optional major.

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Disciplinary Component - 4056 Education (Secondary)96 Units of Credit:

You must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree.

Level 1 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

You must take 18 UOC of the following courses:

Note: In order to be eligible for EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 students must have completed the prerequisite courses and participation and enrolment requirements for EDST6760, and sufficient subject content knowledge in their first and second teaching specialisations (methods areas). Typically, students will need to have completed 24 UOC in an appropriate minor (12 UOC at level 1 and 12 UOC at level 2 or above), and a minimum of 24 UOC in an appropriate major (12 UOC at level 1 and 12 UOC at level 2 or above).

Level 4 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

You must take 18 UOC of the following courses.

Please note that EDST6765 cannot be studied concurrently with another course.

Note: In order to be eligible for EDST6765 Professional Experience 2/Internship students must have completed the prerequisite courses and participation and enrolment requirements for EDST6765, and the appropriate subject content knowledge in their first and second teaching specialisations (methods areas). Typically, students will need to have completed 24 UOC in an appropriate minor (12 UOC at level 1 and 12 UOC at level 2 or above), and a minimum of 36 UOC in an appropriate major (maximum 12 UOC at level 1 and at least 12 UOC at level 3 or above).

Eligibility Requirements for Professional Experience

LANTITE

Successful completion of the NESA Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) test will be recorded as two zero credit courses, EDST6600 LANTITE (Literacy) and EDST6601 LANTITE (Numeracy) on your academic record.

You must complete the LANTITE test before undertaking EDST2002 Professional Engagement.

Prescribed Education Methods24 Units of Credit:

Prescribed Elective6 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Limit Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

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Additional Information

Further Information

Contact The Nucleus: Student Hub for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 8500
Location: The Nucleus: Student Hub, Level 2, in the Main Library (UNSW map location F21)

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Program Fees

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Managing Faculty

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

4 Year(s)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

192

Award Type(s)

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Economics - BEc
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - BEd (Secondary)

UAC Code

422130

CRICOS Code

075094B

Economics / Education (Secondary)

4058

192 Units of Credit