Overview 2020
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Course objectives
Students in the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning will be teaching or aspiring to teach in an applied learning setting, such as TAFE, private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or in a workplace educator or trainer role. This course is also suitable for Service personnel seeking a commission in training specialisations. Students who complete this degree will enjoy the flexible nature of online learning, and gain a professional qualification to enhance their teaching career.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning course will be able to:
- Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate adult and applied learning programs in different learning and teaching contexts.
- Respond to organisational change and development initiatives with appropriate and effective adult learning interventions.
- Research their own teaching practice using educational theory.
- Apply relevant institutional professional standards to reflect on teaching practice for continual improvement.
- Communicate professionally in workplace and educational settings using a wide range of traditional and digital media.
- Respond professionally and ethically to a wide range of student and employee educational and developmental needs.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning will be highly valued by TAFEs, Defence & Emergency Service training academies, nursing and hospitality colleges, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). They also will be well positioned to fulfil roles within Human Resource and Development (HRD) where the professional development of staff is a key function.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning consists of twenty core units and four degree electives. All units will be one semester in length and weighted at 12.5%.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for EAL102 Foundations of Professional Learning
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for ESH120 Personal and Professional Numeracy
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Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Semester 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for EAL110 Theories of Learning and Teaching
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| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 3 | ||||
| Hong Kong Universal Ed | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
Year 2
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for EAL201 Facilitating Engaging Learning Experiences
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for EAL202 Developing Applied Learning Strategies within Discipline
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for EAL211 Inclusive Practices in Educational Settings
Year 3
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for EAL311 Understanding and Teaching Numeracy
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for EAL302 Literacy Strategies Within Discipline
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for EAL310 Strategies for eLearning Environments
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for ESH374 Teaching in Rural and Remote Locations
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning you will need to hold vocational qualifications (minimum of Certificate III) in your current or intended teaching area, as well as significant (at least 4 years) of relevant industry experience. Please contact the Course Coordinator if you would like to discuss these admission requirements.
Articulation from
This course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Education (Applied Learning), The Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Applied Learning).
This course articulates into the Faculty's post-graduate coursework, including the Bachelor of Education (Professional Honours) and the Master of Education.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
Students who are teaching VET in a Tasmanian school, college, TasTAFE or TAFE QLD may be entitled to apply for a HECS Scholarship when undertaking a course from the Applied Learning specialisation. Please see below for more details:
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