Undergraduate - Flinders University

Education
(Special Education)
(Graduate Entry)
Fast Facts
Course Name
Bachelor of education (Special education)
Combined Degree
this is a pre-service degree designed for people without teaching
qualifications.
Course Length
2 years
Professional Recognition
graduates will be provided with an academic qualification which
will enable them to apply for registration in South australia,
interstate and some overseas countries (exact requirements may
vary).
Course Contact
School of education, email: eduinfo@flinders.edu.au
Related Links
http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/ugrad/bachelor/bese.htm
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Why study Special Education at Flinders?
Increasingly, students with special needs are enrolling in regular preschools
and mainstream school classes, necessitating much closer
collaboration between teachers trained in special education and those
teaching mainstream classes.
regular classroom teachers now need knowledge and skills
traditionally seen as belonging to special educators and special
educators have to work more closely with regular class teachers
to adapt and modify programs to make them more inclusive of all
children.
What is Special Education?
Special education is instruction that is modified or particularised for
those students with special needs, such as learning differences,
mental health problems, specific disabilities (physical or
developmental), and giftedness.
What will I study?
the course combines studies in either junior primary/primary or upper
primary/lower secondary education with studies in special education.
the 72-unit program involves: 12 units of school placement and a
special project; 36 units of curriculum studies; and 24 units of special
education topics.
Practical Experience
the first teaching practicum comprises a total of four consecutive
weeks (20 days), is spent in a metropolitan or country junior primary
or primary school. emphasis is placed on the planning, implementation
and evaluation of teaching programs. Close links are established
between curriculum studies at Flinders and school curricula. the
second practicum includes a total of 10 single or consecutive days,
or any combination of single or consecutive days during term 1 of the
school year to be spent in a metropolitan or country junior primary
or primary school. a total of six consecutive weeks (30 days) will be
spent in a metropolitan or country school during term 2. the 40 days
are usually spent in the same school.
Career Information
this course aims to produce new teachers who have the expertise in
general teaching and in special education to operate effectively and
apply their knowledge and skills in a range of classroom settings and
with diverse groups of students.
depending on their choice of studies, graduates will be equipped to
teach in either junior primary/primary or upper primary/lower secondary
settings in a wide range of schools.
Why study Software Engineering at Flinders?
this course was the first engineering degree in South australia
specifically for students looking to work as professional software
engineers. the course award provides for employment across a wide
range of areas involving complex software systems and computer
hardware including embedded systems.
the degree provides flexibility with respect to how students choose to
construct their professional portfolio. there are options for students to
combine their engineering award with a number of other awards, or,
for students to choose electives from across a wide range of university
subjects. the degree includes industry-based professional practicum
options that draw on more than 100 local, national and international
companies that support this experience. Students thus complete their
final year of study having already gained a first-hand understanding of
the role of the graduate engineer. they graduate with a proven on-thejob
performance and many go on to work full-time with the company
that provided their placement, or with another in the same industry.
What is Software Engineering?
the software engineering course focuses on the systematic
development of large-scale software systems, particularly those
involving networked services and hardware interfaces. Students learn
how to analyse, design, construct and test complex software systems,
including embedded, distributed and real life systems. there is a strong
emphasis on practical skills and teamwork.
the advanced topics in this award as well as the fourth (final) year
project draw on the productive and growing research and development
activity in such areas as embedded and intelligent systems, knowledge
discovery and management, and enterprise It.
What will I study?
throughout the award students develop critical skills in information
technology (It), oral and written communications, report writing,
tendering, resume preparation, job application, interview and
negotiation techniques. these professional skills complement the
engineering technical knowledge and skills taught by staff who are
actively involved in research and development projects.
there are two options in first year, both based around five core topics
covering computer programming, digital electronics, mathematics, and
professional skills for engineers.
If a student has completed Year 12 physics, they can take topics
in analogue electronics, professional english and physics and so
complete a first year program. the other option open to all students
includes data analysis laboratory, professional english and information
communication technology.
In second and third years students develop technical skills in
programming, database systems, microcomputers and computer
networks, and undertake an industry-based professional practicum.
upon completion of third year, students who meet the entry
requirements may apply for admission to the “with honours” program
offered in fourth (final) year. Final year students complete either a
design project, or a research and development-oriented project if they
are in the ”with honours” stream.
Career Information
graduates will be equipped to work as software designers in areas
as diverse as smart cards, mobile commerce and communications,
simulators, medical and imaging equipment, Internet computing and
defence systems.
Engineering
(Software Engineering)
Fast Facts
Course Name
Bachelor of engineering (Software engineering)
Combined Degree
Business, Commerce (accounting), Commerce (Finance),
Information technology, Innovation and enterprise (Science and
technology), diploma of Language
Course Length
4 years
Professional Recognition
the Bachelor of engineering (Software engineering) course*
is accredited by engineers australia and is recognised
internationally. graduates meet the academic requirements for
attaining Chartered Professional engineer status. In addition, the
award is accredited by the australian Computer Society.
*accreditation of any new engineering course occurs in the first
year it is offered. Such accreditation is provisional until the course
produces its first graduates.
Further Study Opportunities
Master of engineering (Master of Science (research), Phd
(research)
Course Contact
dr Kenneth Pope, email: kenneth.pope@flinders.edu.au
Related Links
engineering (Software) - Courses & Programs of Study - http://
www.scieng.flinders.edu.au/courses/ugrad/eng_software.html
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