Bachelor of Primary Education Studies - Ontario

Canada only

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies at CSU's Ontario Campus must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited institution. Selection is based on both academic achievement and experiential learning.

Top-scoring applicants will be selected to attend a compulsory interview prior to final placements being offered.

Further information on the application process is available on the Ontario School of Education's Bachelor of Primary Education Studies website.

If you completed your studies outside Canada you will need to provide evidence of your English Language Proficiency

Selection is based on the following:

50% weighting - academic achievement

  • A minimum academic average of 70% (B/B-) on the best 10 full courses or equivalent in a university undergraduate program at the time of application;
  • Where additional study in post graduate or other university study is more recent than an applicant's undergraduate degree, these courses will be considered as part of the best 10 full courses;
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed French, math or science subjects as part of their undergraduate degree.

50% weighting - experiential learning

  • Directly related to teaching, such as volunteering or assistance in schools; or indirectly related to teaching, such as coaching or recreational camps.
  • References related to experiences and personal attributes will also be considered.

Interviews

On the above basis, the top-scoring applicants will be selected to be interviewed by a team consisting of CSU faculty and local administrators and educators to determine the final group of applicants to be offered a place in the program.

The interview is a compulsory component of the application process.

Laptop requirement

  • Windows or Apple based Laptop

  • Wireless built in (802.11g -54Mbs or better)or wireless usb/pcmcia card (802.11g -54Mbs or better)

  • Windows XP Home, XP Pro or Windows Vista (Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows 2000 are not acceptable)

  • Apple OSX system 10

  • Microsoft office 97 or better (will need to purchase)

  • Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or better (free on web)

  • Anti Virus software (any reputable product or AVG (free on web))

  • Adobe acrobat reader (free on web)

  • Printer Driver for CSU printer (provided during orientation program

The following are recommended, but not essential:

  • CD-ROM

  • USB Ports

  • Ethernet port

  • Modem

 

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/primary_education_studies

More information:

Follow on study:

The Bachelor of Primary Education Studies program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for the period from 17 June 2010 to 17 June 2015. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the programs and the degrees will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

At a glance

Study Mode

On campus

Where

Ontario

When

Term 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

1 year full-time on campus

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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