Program Overview

Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education (with specialisations)

The Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education is designed for individuals who are currently teachers or workplace trainers in adult and vocational education, or those seeking to become teachers or workplace trainers in these fields. This course recognizes the diversity of the adult and vocational education sectors and offers various specializations to allow students to focus on a particular field of development.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum of 2 years, maximum of 4 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • Domestic online: $5,132.00 per annum (full-time) or $2,566.00 per annum (part-time) under the Commonwealth grant scheme.
  • Fee-paying students: Tuition fees vary based on the course and study mode.
• Course Points and Codes: 192 credit points, AQF Level 7.
• Additional Information: Work-integrated learning is a component of this course.

Why Study with Us?

Our Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education builds on students' knowledge from previous vocational studies and equips them to be teachers or workplace trainers in adult and vocational education. The course offers a broad range of specializations, allowing students to tailor their study to meet particular employment or professional development goals.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course are prepared for careers such as:

• Industry workplace trainer
• Registered training organisation teacher
• TAFE teacher

What You Will Study

The course consists of core foundation knowledge, captured as VET08C credit, and completion of a major area of study or eight restricted electives. Students receive VET08C Entry Level Vocational Credit (64 points) on admission for completion of prior qualifications and work experience.

Course Structure

• Credit Package (64 pts): Students receive credit for prior qualifications and work experience.
• Essential Set (128 pts): Includes Adult and Vocational Teaching or Adult Language, Literacy, and Numeracy foundation subjects, and professional extension subjects.
• Without Major Area of Study (64 pts): Students complete a set of compulsory subjects and restricted electives.
• With Major Area of Study (64 pts): Students can choose from majors like Language, Literacy, and Numeracy, Training Systems and Human Resource Management, or Vocational Education and Training.

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: Fees vary based on student type, commencement year, study mode, and location.
• Course Fees: Indicative fees are provided for domestic and international students, with options for Commonwealth-supported places, fee-paying, and FEE-HELP loans.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: To be announced.
• Academic Entry Requirements: Students must have a recognized vocational qualification and relevant industrial experience. Alternatively, completion of an Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation with relevant industry experience is accepted.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the inherent requirements of the course.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: If you've completed relevant tertiary study or have work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• Pathways: Several admission pathways are available to help you meet the entry requirements.

How to Apply

Applications can be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University. Important dates for applications and admissions are provided on the respective websites.

Related Courses

Other courses that might be of interest include:

• Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education
• Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education
• Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education
• Master of Adult and Vocational Education