The Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Health Sciences requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.
This double degree is only available to transfer into after at least 72 units of study have been attempted (excluding topics for which a Withdraw, Not Fail (WN) has been recorded) in either the Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling), Bachelor of Health Sciences (for students who commenced in 2016 or earlier); or Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Health Sciences (for students commencing from 2017).
Students who complete this degree will NOT meet the professional experience requirements to qualify for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
Students in the Bachelor of Education double degree programs with Health Sciences as listed above are reminded that they may choose to exit with either a Bachelor of Education Studies after 108 units or they may be eligible to transfer to the 108 unit Bachelor of Health Sciences and apply for credit for topics already completed.
Course aims
The course aims to produce graduates who:
- contribute to the development of social, ethical and cultural sensitive solutions to complex problems for the benefit of society;
- have the cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge;
- are able to apply their knowledge creatively and skilfully in a variety of settings;
- are able to communicate effectively;
- are able to work both independently and collaboratively;
- have the capacity to undertake ongoing study through a variety of pathways;
- have developed knowledge and skills in at least two school curriculum learning areas.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- apply a strong contextual social health perspective to a variety of professional settings;
- use critical analysis and problem solving skills to develop, plan and implement innovative solutions within a diverse range of health and education professional sectors;
- apply educational theory, knowledge and understanding to make informed professional judgements in diverse educational situations;
- communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for a range of purposes about matters relevant to the education of children and young people;
- demonstrate the knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for being able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve high quality, equitable outcomes for young people and the wider community;
- acquire a knowledge and understanding of the content, context and processes of learning and teaching;
- use a wide range of literacies with confidence and competence;
- develop the metacognitive skills to engage critically in the complex thinking required in learning and teaching;
- establish a firm educational foundation for ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
Program of study
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Health Sciences, a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, as follows:
- 45 units of Education (EDUC) topics, comprising 9 units of first year topics and 36 units of upper level topics as follows:
Year 1 topics
EDUC1120 Teaching and Educational Contexts (4.5 units)
EDUC1223 Middle Schooling Philosophy and Pedagogy (4.5 units)
Year 2 topics
EDUC2320 Learners and their Development - Middle and Secondary Schooling (4.5 units)
EDUC2420 Teaching Indigenous Australian Students (4.5 units)
Year 3 and 4 topics
EDUC3526 Literacies Across the Curriculum in the Middle and Secondary Years (4.5 units)
EDUC3620 Relationships for Learning (4.5 units)
EDUC3628 Numeracy and ICT Across the Middle and Secondary Curriculum (4.5 units)
EDUC4720 Differentiation for Diverse Learners (Middle and Secondary Schooling) (4.5 units)
Plus 4.5 units from:
EDUC3626 Contemporary Issues in Middle Schooling (4.5 units)
EDUC3627 Contemporary Issues in Secondary Schooling (4.5 units)
Plus select 4.5 units from:
EDUC4835 Educating Gifted and Creative Learners (4.5 units)
EDUC4836 Partnerships, Parents and Participation (4.5 units)
EDUC4837 Researching with Young Children (4.5 units)
EDUC4840 Myth, Magic & Mystery: Psychological Insights into the World of the Child (4.5 units)
EDUC4842 Promoting Positive Peer Relations & Wellbeing: Reducing bullying amongst children and young people (4.5 units)
EDUC4846 Holistic Teaching and Learning (4.5 units)
EDUC4847 Positive Mental Health in School Communities (4.5 units)
EDUC4850 Special Interest in Education (4.5 units)
EDUC4850A Special Interest in Education (4.5 units)
EDUC9701 Effective Use of ICT for Learning and Teaching (4.5 units)
HLPE3534 Introduction to Sport Coaching, Management and Administration (4.5 units)
VISA3404 Visual Thinking and Creativity (4.5 units)
HLTH1003 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care (4.5 units)
HLTH1004 Human Bioscience (4.5 units)
HLTH1101 Health Promotion for Health Professionals (4.5 units)
HLTH1305 Health Practitioner Practice 1 (4.5 units)
HLTH1306 Health Practitioner Practice 2 (4.5 units)
HLTH2101 Critical Social Analysis of Health (4.5 units)
HLTH2105 Health: A Psychological Perspective (4.5 units)
HLTH3102 Qualitative Methods for Social Health Research (4.5 units)
HLTH3105 Quantitative Methods for Social Health Research (4.5 units)
HLTH3106 Health Work Internship (4.5 units)
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same EDUC or HLTH topic on more than one occasion may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
Health Education Major
Year 1 topics
9 units comprising:
HLPE1540 Foundation Studies in Health Education (4.5 units)
HLPE1541 Social Determinants of Health (4.5 units)
Year 2 topics
13.5 units comprising:
HLPE2540 Theories and Practices of Health Promotion (4.5 units)
HLPE2541 Sexualities and Sexual Health (4.5 units)
Plus one of
HLPE2542 School Health Promotion - Nutrition and Physical Activity (4.5 units)
HLTH2106 Project Management for Health Promotion (4.5 units)
Year 3 topics
9 units comprising:
HLPE3540 Drugs, Politics and Public Health (4.5 units)
HLPE3541 Mental Health and Wellbeing (4.5 units)
Year 4 topics
4.5 units comprising one of:
HLPE3542 Media Advocacy and Policy Change (4.5 units)
OR an approved HLTH topic
Physical Education Major
Year 1 topics
9 units comprising:
HLPE1530 Foundation Studies in Physical Education (4.5 units)
HLPE1531 Inclusive and Adaptive Practices in Sport and Physical Education (4.5 units)
Year 2 topics
13.5 units comprising:
HLPE2530 Physical Activity and Health (4.5 units)
HLPE2531 Sport and Physical Education (4.5 units)
HLPE2532 Exercise Physiology for Physical Educators (4.5 units)
Year 3 topics
9 units comprising:
HLPE3530 Sport in Society (4.5 units)
HLPE3531 Skill Acquisition and Biomechanics for Physical Educators (4.5 units)
Year 4 topics
4.5 units comprising one of:
HLPE2541 Sexualities and Sexual Health (4.5 units)
HLPE2542 School Health Promotion - Nutrition and Physical Activity (4.5 units)
HLPE3532 Introduction to Outdoor Education (4.5 units)
HLPE3533 Applied Exercise Science (4.5 units)
HLPE3534 Introduction to Sport Coaching, Management and Administration (4.5 units)
Teaching Minor
Students undertake an 18 unit teaching minor from either Group A or Group B
Group A
Students must choose 18 units from one of the following teaching minor areas consisting of:
- 9 units of Year 1 topics; and
- 9 units of Year 2 or Year 3 topics
OR
Group B
Students must choose topics from at least two of the following science teaching minor areas to complete 18 units in total of Year 1 science topics:
*Phasing out Teaching Minor areas - for pre-2011 students only
#Phasing out Teaching Minor area - for pre-2015 students only
^Phasing out Teaching Minor area - for pre-2017 students only
^^ Phasing out Teaching Minor area - for pre-2020 students only
** Chinese, German and Japanese are available cross-institutionally at the University of Adelaide. Please visit the University of Adelaide webpage for topic information.
