ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Learning Design program has been developed to enable professionals who may have an interest in education, but who do not necessarily wish to obtain teacher registration, obtain a teaching qualification. The program is aimed at professionals who are involved in the facilitation of the learning of others such as nurse educators, defence force instructors, ambulance, human resources specialists, VET professionals and public and private training providers.
Entry requirementsDomestic - Prerequisites: Completion of a Cerficiate III or apprenticeship and minimum three years equivalent full-time employment in the relevant teaching area.
Academic titleBachelor of Learning Design
Course description
About Learning Design
The Bachelor of Learning Design was developed for professionals who seek teaching qualifications, but not teacher registration. This program is most suited to those who are responsible for instructing or training others, and who want to increase their knowledge of educational practices.
Students are supported by industry-experienced educators – trained to mentor students. These programs are dedicated to the graduation of industry-ready and futures oriented educators.
Note: it is now a requirement of the Commission for Children and Young People that all university students and other volunteers in schools undergo a criminal history check. Therefore it will be necessary for all commencing students to apply for a ‘Suitability Blue Card’ through a nominated person at each campus. The ‘Suitability Blue Card’ remains current for two years.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are able to work in adult community education and the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This includes TAFE, industry and private training providers and post-compulsory schooling or in a human resource development role in the private or public sector.
The Bachelor of Learning Design is beneficial for professionals who are involved in the facilitation of learning such as nurse educators, defence force instructors, ambulance, police, human resources specialists and other VET professionals.
Employees in the TAFE sector, who complete this program of study, may be eligible to seek a salary above Level 4.
Program Structure
Students complete 24 courses/144 units of credit as specified by the Faculty.
Applicants who possess a base trade qualification/paraprofessional training/qualification to AQF Level 3 and can demonstrate substantial experience that demonstrates the facility of the learning of others may be eligible to obtain advanced standing towards this program.
Credit is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Year 1
Course Code Course Name
Term 1
EDED11353 Learning Management 1
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
EDVT12008 VET Pedagogy
Discipline 1
Term 2
EDED11398 Learning Management 2
EDFE11036 Embedded Professional Learning 1 (Secondary)
FAHE13004 The Global Future *
Discipline 2
Term 3
EDVT11004 Adolescent & Adult Education
* Students who have completed EDED11355 Futures should not complete The Global Future