Bachelor of Education Primary (Health, Physical Education, Creative Arts)
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 4 years(8 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 43,575 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
SUMMARY
Overview
A course of this nature at primary level is essential for those who are interested in starting a teaching career in health, physical education and creative Arts and those who would like to upgrade their teaching qualification. Additionally, this course has been designed to train teachers with the recent reforms in the physical education and creative arts national curriculum. This course will train and prepare teachers with the knowledge, skills in health, physical education and Creative Arts subjects.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC OR equivalent, and 3 passes at GCE OL/IGCSE/SSC including Dhivehi OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification OR
- iii) Pass in MNU Foundation Studies (C4 level) (Targeted Course) or Completion of Advance Certificate in Education
Language Requirements
- Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test) or Equivalent
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE) | Developmental Psychology | Nil | 15 Developmental Psychology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
ART109 Introduction to Art and Design (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
SCI105 Foundation of Science (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,775 5,775 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE) | Instructional Psychology | Nil | 15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM107 Practicum l (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75% (3) subjects to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM107 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
PHE101 Physical Education (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
ART111 Drawing & Painting I (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST213 Classroom Management (CORE) | Classroom Management | Nil | 15 Classroom Management (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PHE103 Health Education (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
ART209 Drawing & Painting II (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
PHE105 Track & Field (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | CST250 Teaching & Learning Arts (CORE) | Teaching & Learning Arts | 15 Teaching & Learning Arts (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 | |
CST271 Teaching & Learning Health & Physical Education (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
EST207 Assessment and Evaluation (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
PRM233 Practicum II (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM107 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PHE203 Combined Sports (CORE) | Combined Sports | 15 Combined Sports (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 | |
PHE305 Sports Nutrition (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
ART305 Art & Drama (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
ART307 Drawing & Painting III (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ART309 Art History (CORE) | Art History | 15 Art History (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 | |
PHE303 Motor Learning & Skill Development (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
EST311 Introduction to Special Education (CORE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
PRM325 Practicum III (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(15) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM233. | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 7
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | PHE307 Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation (CORE) | Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation | Nil | 15 Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
ART4XX Art Education & Cognition (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST411 Life Skill Education (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST415 Introduction to Research methods (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
Semester 8
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST413 Action Research (CORE) | Action Research | EST415 | 15 Action Research (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM425 Practicum IV (3 months) (CORE) | Successful completion practicum 1, 2 and 3 | 4,050 4,050 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 |
| Course Total | 480 CP | Total: 43,575 43,575 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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Careers
Successful completion of this program will pave the path for our graduates to pursue higher education in the fields of Physical Education, Physical Fitness, and Creative Arts. They will also be highly qualified to teach Physical Education and Creative Arts at primary and secondary level. Also, this qualitifcation will open doors to teach at tertiary level as well. They will also be eligible to join our Masster of Education program.