Overview
The principal aim of the Bachelor of Education (K-12) is to provide an innovative, comprehensive, and relevant program of undergraduate teacher education that will prepare graduates for a career in modern educational contexts providing for the needs of students in years Kindergarten to Year 12. The course aims to develop graduates who are sensitive to the community context in which they work. It also aims to promote personal and professional attitudes and values that will encourage an optimistic, ethically sound, and thoughtful approach to educational and personal development. The intention of the course is to develop graduates who are well versed in the needs and challenges facing students and who have the expertise to teach across the K-12 levels with a high school teaching area (major) in one of the following disciplines, English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) (Modern History, Business Studies, Geography, Legal Studies), Visual Arts, Drama, Personal Development or Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Admission and Credit
Minimum ATAR required65
Admission
Entry Requirement
Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicant’s potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.
Applicants will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (K-12) if prior studies are assessed as meeting the Selection Rank for the course (see below). This includes applicants who meet the selection rank but have NOT achieved three HSC Band 5's with one of those in English and at least a Band 4 in Mathematics. This requirement is met through the course design which has a full first year of academic discipline studies in the subjects they will teach, including a mathematics/numeracy discipline subject. In addition, applicants must meet non-academic entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)
Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
Applicants with higher education study
Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Completed bridging or enabling course
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.
Other admission and pathway options include:
Applicants must demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.
Applicants will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (K-12) if prior studies are assessed as meeting the Selection Rank for the course (see below). This includes applicants who meet the selection rank but have NOT achieved three HSC Band 5's with one of those in English and at least a Band 4 in Mathematics. This requirement is met through the course design which has a full first year of academic discipline studies in the subjects they will teach, including a mathematics/numeracy discipline subject. In addition, applicants must meet non-academic entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)
Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
Applicants with higher education study
Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Completed bridging or enabling course
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.
Other admission and pathway options include:
- Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
- Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
- Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation
- Charles Sturt University Advantage Program
- Elite Athletes Program
Applicants must demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.
Credit
Articulation Arrangements
The Bachelor of Educational Studies may be studied concurrently with this award for those wishing to undertake further studies for an additional secondary teaching area. Students who have completed 128 points in the Bachelor of Education (K-12) and want to pursue this opportunity may apply through the Charles Sturt University Admissions Office.
Language requirements
Non-Standard
English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, and have completed at least one senior secondary or tertiary qualification in one of these countries. This qualification must have been taught and assessed in English; OR
- Not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, but have completed senior secondary study or at least three years of full-time university study (or equivalent) in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was taught and assessed was English; OR
- An IELTS (Academic) test result with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission; OR
- International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.
Structure
Course information
The Bachelor of Education (K-12) is a dual sector program (primary and secondary) and includes studies that will enable graduates to teach in all key learning areas, kindergarten to Year 6. The course also includes subjects (studied as a teaching major) that will enable graduates to teach in one secondary teaching area in years 7-12.
Students will study discipline subjects as required for a teaching major in their intended secondary teaching area. However, primary AND secondary discipline subjects will vary depending on the student’s chosen secondary teaching area (teaching major), as detailed in the sections below. Subject availability differs on each campus, with some subjects only available on-campus and/or on-line. This course can only be studied in mixed mode - a combination of on-campus and online subjects.
Initial teacher education students are required to pass both components of the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as part of the accreditation requirements of this course and before commencement of the final professional experience placement. Further information about the LANTITE including how to register can be found on the LANTITE website of https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/
Essential set304 Credit Points
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.
Core subjects168 Credit Points
Restricted electives8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following based on primary specialisation:
EMH314 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in Arts, Humanities and Languages, available in Business Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, PDHPE, Drama and Visual Arts majors.
EML323 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in English, available to all majors.
EMS313 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in mathematics, only available to Mathematics majors. Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in science & technology, only available to physics, biology, chemistry majors.
EMR305 - Required for a nationally recognised extended primary curriculum area study in PDHPE, only available to PDHPE majors.
EMH314 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in Arts, Humanities and Languages, available in Business Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, PDHPE, Drama and Visual Arts majors.
EML323 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in English, available to all majors.
EMS313 - Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in mathematics, only available to Mathematics majors. Required for a nationally recognised and a NESA-recognised extended primary curriculum area study in science & technology, only available to physics, biology, chemistry majors.
EMR305 - Required for a nationally recognised extended primary curriculum area study in PDHPE, only available to PDHPE majors.
Highly Effective Teaching subjects8 Credit Points
Select one (1) from the following:
Primary and Secondary Discipline subjects 112 Credit Points
Depending on the chosen secondary teaching area, students study the appropriate group of primary and secondary discipline subjects listed below (14 subjects)
Business Studies Secondary Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Business Studies, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Compulsory Business Studies Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Secondary - Business Studies Discipline subjects 56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects32 Credit Points
Restricted electives24 Credit Points
Level 28 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Level 3 16 Credit Points
Select two (2) subjects from the following:
OR
Mathematics Secondary Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Mathematics, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Compulsory Mathematics Discipline subjects48 Credit Points
Secondary - Mathematics Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Compulsory Subjects56 Credit Points
Restricted electives8 Credit Points
Select one (1) of the following:
OR
English Secondary Teaching Area 112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of English, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Compulsory English Discipline subjects48 Credit Points
Secondary - English Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects64 Credit Points
OR
Modern History Secondary Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Modern History, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Compulsory Modern History Discipline subjects 56 Credit Points
Secondary - Modern History Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects56 Credit Points
OR
Biology Secondary Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Biology, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Biology Discipline subjects 48 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects40 Credit Points
Restricted elective8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Secondary - Biology Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects24 Credit Points
Restricted elective sets40 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from each set:
Set A8 Credit Points
Set B8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Set C8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Set D8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Set E8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
OR
Chemistry Secondary Teaching Area 112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Chemistry, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Chemistry Discipline subjects48 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects40 Credit Points
Restricted elective8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Secondary - Chemistry Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects40 Credit Points
Restricted elective sets24 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from each set:
Set A8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Set B8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
Set C8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
OR
Physics Secondary Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Physics, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Physics Compulsory Discipline subjects 48 Credit Points
Secondary - Physics Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects56 Credit Points
Restrictive Elective8 Credit Points
Select one (1) from the following:
OR
Geography Second Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Geography, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Geography Compulsory Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Secondary - Geography Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects48 Credit Points
Restricted electives16 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from each set:
Set A8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
OR
Legal Studies Second Teaching Area 112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Legal Studies, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary Legal Studies Compulsory Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Secondary - Legal Studies Discipline Subjects56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects40 Credit Points
Restricted electives16 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from each set:
Set A8 Credit Points
select one (1) JST or LAW coded subjects at Level 200
Set B8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
OR
Drama Second Teaching Area 112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Drama, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Drama Compulsory Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Secondary - Drama Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects 56 Credit Points
OR
Visual Arts Second Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of Visual Arts, students must complete compulsory and restricted elective subjects for both primary and secondary.
Primary - Visual Arts Compulsory Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Secondary - Visual Arts Discipline subjects56 Credit Points
Compulsory subjects 48 Credit Points
Restricted electives8 Credit Points
Select one (1) subject from the following:
OR
PDHPE Second Teaching Area112 Credit Points
For a secondary teaching area of PDHPE, students must complete compulsory subjects for both primary and secondary.
PDHPE (on campus in Bathurst only)
PDHPE (on campus in Bathurst only)
Primary - PDHPE Compulsory Discipline subjects 48 Credit Points
Secondary - PDHPE Compulsory Discipline subjects64 Credit Points
Curriculum Method subjects 16 Credit Points
Select two (2) subjects related to a secondary teaching area:
Mathematics16 Credit Points
OR
English 16 Credit Points
OR
Drama16 Credit Points
OR
HSIE/HASS16 Credit Points
OR
Science 16 Credit Points
OR
PDHPE16 Credit Points
OR
Enrolment Pattern
Related courses
Professional accreditation
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation