Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population: 35,037
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 17.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 81.0%; of graduates employed

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: As for year 12 or equivalent
The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. | Current Year 12 graduates Regional adjustments Our Access ACU scheme encourages applicants to access opportunities at ACU. There are a few ways to receive adjustment points depending on where you live or where you attended school. These are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre - there is no need to apply separately. For further information, please see Adjustment factors Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Drama, any English, Food Studies, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Drama, any English, Food Studies, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Drama, any English, any History, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 40 in Drama, any English, Food Studies, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Drama, any English, Food Studies, Literature, any Music, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology or Theatre Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website | Current Year 12 graduates ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites (Music major only) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose music as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music. Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Recent Year 12 graduates ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites (Music major only) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose music as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music. Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Applicants with Higher Education study ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites (Music major only) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose music as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music. Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Applicants with VET study ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites (Music major only) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose music as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music. Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Applicants with work and life experience ACU Teaching statement or Casper All applicants must complete either the ACU Selector Statement or sit the Casper. Both tools are designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes for teaching. The ACU Teacher Selector Statement is a written statement relevant to all ACU initial teacher education courses nationally. Students who face financial hardship are encouraged to complete the Statement. Casper is a non-cognitive online test. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Prerequisites (For study in Mathematics) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose mathematics as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites (Music major only) This prerequisite will only be applied by the University if you choose music as your major at enrolment or as part of the course. Year 12 Prerequisite Units 3 and 4: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music. Non Year 12 Prerequisite Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 35,037; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 17%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students35,037

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students17%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 81%; Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

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