Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education (BA(Hons))
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About the BA(Hons) in Education
Following on from a BA in Education, studying at Honours level encourages you to engage in critical and reflective analysis of many of the central issues facing education. Courses on offer cover areas such as education policy, research, Māori and indigenous education, pedagogy, educational psychology and curriculum and assessment topics. This qualification is awarded with First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (first or second division) and Third Class Honours.
The BA(Hons) in Education is administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Programme Requirements
The programme consists of four 30-point 400-level courses or equivalent. You will be required to undertake a research course (EPOL, EPSY or KURA 489) as part of this programme.
Entry Requirements
A BA degree with a major in Education.
Duration
Part-time: two years, four years.
Full-time: one year.
Courses
For course information go to the Course Catalogue and search under the following subjects:
• For EPOL courses, select the subject Education Policy & Implementation
• For EPSY courses, select the subject Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
• For KURA courses, select the subject Education Māori Pasifika & Indigenous
Course offerings may change in 2013.
| EPOL 404 | The Critically Reflexive Practitioner |
| EPOL 405 | Curriculum: Theory, Research and Practice |
| EPOL 406 | Contemporary Education Policy |
| EPOL 485 | Special Topic: Advocacy, children’s and young people’s rights in contemporary society |
| EPOL 489 | Research Paper in Education |
| EPOL 401 | Research Methods in Education |
| EPSY 404 | Diversity under Scrutiny: Theory and Practice |
| EPSY 405 | Social and Emotional Development from Infancy to Adolescence: Issues for Educators |
| EPSY 406 | Learning and Motivation |
| EPSY 486 | Special Topic: Infant and Toddler Pedagogy |
| EPSY 489 | Research Paper in Education |
| KURA 401 | Research as Praxis: Indigenous Perspectives |
| KURA 402 | Māori Education: Theory, Policy and Practice |
| KURA 403 | Critical Pedagogies of Place |
| KURA 404 | Education for the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific |
| KURA 489 | Research Paper in Education |
How To Find Out More
The BA(Hons) in Education is administered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information contact:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4, Murphy Building, Room 411
Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5745
Email: fhss-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss
The BA(Hons) in Education courses are taught by the Faculty of Education. For more information contact:
Postgraduate Administration Office
Faculty of Education
Level 3, Gray Block
Karori Campus
Phone: 04-463 9728
Email: pgeducation@vuw.ac.nz
For the latest information prior to enrolment, check the online Course Catalogue: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/catalogue
Email online at: www.victoria.ac.nz/enrol