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Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean's Scholar)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean's Scholar) |
Abbreviation: | BPhyHlthEd(Schol) |
UOW Course Code: | 1823 |
CRICOS Code: | 081891M |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Physical and Health Education |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/755201 |
ATAR: | 90* |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean's Scholar) program is for high achieving students who wish to continue their studies through the completion of honours and research degrees. This course is intended to provide sound academic and professional training for employment as a physical and health education teacher. In NSW, graduates are employed as secondary teachers of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
Students enrolled in the Dean's Scholar degrees will satisfy the same requirements for their respective courses, but will be allocated an academic mentor and engage in enriched assessment tasks in specified subjects.
Other benefits include:
- Extended library privileges
- Designated study space
- $500 textbook allowance per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Opportunities to attend Faculty workshops and seminars
- End of year lunch and other relevant activities with the Dean and mentors
Students are expected to maintain a weighted average mark of 80 to continue their enrolment in the course.
Entry Requirements
Selection is based on ATAR and a successful Dean's Scholar application. Applicants must also satisfy the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education.
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder. The Dean's Scholars Application can be obtained from the School of Education.
Students currently enrolled in a degree at UOW may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar program provided they have completed 48 credit points of study at 100 level and have achieved a WAM of 85.
Course Structure
Dean's Scholars must satisfy the same course requirements as the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This degree is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside NSW are advised to check with potential employers.
Honours
An Honours degree is available. More information can be found here.
Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education may complete the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Honours level.
Students admitted to the Honours program will be expected to study over two sessions for a total of 48 credit points.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au