• Course Experience and Destinations of Graduates

• Undergraduate Characteristics

• Contact Details for Avondale College

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Honours
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Teaching

Avondale College is one of Australia’s oldest private providers of higher education. It has seven faculties offering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Situated between Lake Macquarie and the Wattagan Mountains, Avondale is nevertheless only ninety minutes drive from Sydney. Modern facilities such as a heated swimming pool, sports centre, music centre, library and shops cater for the needs of the largely residential student body. A second campus accommodating the Faculty of Nursing is located in Sydney, in the North Shore suburb of Wahroonga.

Avondale’s low staff-student ratio is designed to ensure easy access to lecturers and to make quality, personal learning possible. Courses are intended to harmonise academic learning with the requirements of the workplace, and are supported with information technology and library services. 

Avondale’s philosophy of education is based on a Christian view of life which affirms that true education has to do with the development of the whole person. The themes of this philosophy continue to shape the structure of each academic program. These themes emphasise a commitment to Christian values, the importance of analytic and reflective thinking, a concern for the individuality of the student, academic and professional excellence, and the development of autonomy and responsibility. 

Courses are accredited through the New South Wales Department of Education and Training and awards offered are consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework. Relatively small class sizes ensure the recognition of individuality and greater opportunity for students to participate and interact with teaching staff. 

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Teacher Education at Avondale

Avondale's teacher education courses introduce students to the theoretical concerns of education, provide in-depth study of selected teaching fields, and a thorough grounding in the practices and processes of teaching. Teaching skills are developed through classroom experience. The following teacher education courses are available:

Primary Teaching

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours

• Secondary Teaching

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Honours

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching

• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

• Bachelor of Teaching (for candidates with a previous bachelor degree)

All teacher education courses at Avondale include educational theory and practice, the content and teaching of particular subjects in the school curriculum, curriculum studies, information technology in education, pedagogy, philosophy, values and content of Christian education, and professional experience.

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours

Course Description: This course is the career choice for those wanting to make a difference in the lives of young children of primary school age. Satisfaction is assured through a profession which includes sharing in the creative development of children, facilitating the accomplishment of lifelong skills, helping children overcome leaning difficulties and supporting parents in guiding children towards a Christian world view. The honours award requires completion of a research project of 15,000 - 20,000 words. 

Principal areas of study: The teaching and content of all the key learning areas, educational theory and practice, curriculum studies, information technology in education, pedagogy, professional experience, studies in the philosophy, values and content of Christian education. 

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Year 12 Prerequisites: None specified

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW.

Combined Degrees: None available

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Honours

Course Description: This course prepares students to teach at secondary level in one or more of the subject areas specified below. The honours award requires completion of a research project of 15,000 - 20,000 words. 

Principal areas of study: Home Economics/Design and Technology; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Information Technology. 

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Year 12 Prerequisites:

For Home Economics/Design and Technology: HSC 2 unit Chemistry OR Avondale Chemistry bridging course.

For Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: HSC 2 unit Chemistry or equivalent OR any HSC 2 unit science subject and Avondale Chemistry bridging course OR Avondale Chemistry bridging course and UAI score approved by the Faculty of Science and Mathematics OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Recommended: HSC 2 unit Biology.

For Information Technology major: Recommended HSC 2 unit Mathematics or equivalent. 

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW

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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

Course description: This course prepares students to teach at secondary level in one or more of the subjects specified below. The honours award requires completion of a research project of 15,000 - 20,000 words.

Principal areas of study: English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Visual Arts.

Minor studies are also available in Biological Science (with Geography major only), Communication, Graphic Design, Information Technology, International Development Studies, Religious Studies. 

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Year 12 Prerequisites:

For Mathematics major/minor: Recent HSC 3 unit Mathematics OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.

For Music: Admission to degree level studies in music is by interview, audition and placement tests. Applicants should normally have studied music for approximately six years, but with the approval of the Music Coordinator may be admitted with other appropriate music experience. The written theory placement test will consist of questions on key signatures, scale writing, intervals, cadence writing in four vocal parts, and melody writing.

For Visual Arts: HSC Art OR an interview and the presentation of a suitable portfolio of art works.

For Biological Science: HSC 2 unit Chemistry or equivalent OR an HSC science subject and Avondale Chemistry bridging course OR Avondale Chemistry bridging course and a UAI approved by the Faculty of Science and Mathematics OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Recommended: HSC 2 unit Biology.

For Information Technology minor: HSC 2 unit Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW

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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

Course description: This course prepares students to teach at secondary level in business related subjects. The honours award requires completion of a research project of 15,000 - 20,000 words.

Principal areas of study: Accounting, Business Studies, Information Technology, with associated studies in other business related subjects. 

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Year 12 Prerequisites: HSC 2 unit Mathematics recommended for Information Technology major.

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW.

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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)

Course description: This course prepares students to teach at secondary level in one or more of the subjects specified below. The honours award requires completion of a research project of 15,000 - 20,000 words.

Principal areas of study: Biological Science, Chemistry, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics. A minor is also available in Food and Nutrition.

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Year 12 Prerequisites:

For Biological Science: HSC 2 unit Chemistry or equivalent OR an HSC 2 unit science subject and Avondale Chemistry bridging course OR Avondale Chemistry bridging course and UAI approved by the Faculty of Science and Mathematics OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Recommended: HSC 2 unit Biology.

For Chemistry: HSC 2-unit Chemistry or equivalent OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Recommended: HSC 2 unit Mathematics or equivalent.

For Information Technology: recommended HSC 2 unit Mathematics or equivalent.

For Mathematics: Recent HSC 3 unit Mathematics or equivalent OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.

For Physics: HSC 2 unit Physics or equivalent OR recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Recommended: HSC 3 unit Mathematics or equivalent.

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW.

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Bachelor of Teaching

Course description: This course prepares for secondary teaching students who have completed a previous bachelor degree in an area suitable for teaching.

Principal areas of study: Educational theory and practice, curriculum studies, information technology in education, pedagogy, philosophy, values and content of Christian education, professional experience.

Course Duration: 4 years F/T or equivalent P/T

Name of Campus: Cooranbong campus

Mode of Delivery: Internal

Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in NSW.

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