Overview
Graduates who have a teaching degree, may use the degree to upgrade their qualifications or extend their professional knowledge by drawing on a wide range of education or education related subjects.
Specifically this may enable students to:
- complete a second specialist teaching area in a specified curriculum area;
- complete further studies in the content area of a specified secondary curriculum area;
- complete further studies in a new teaching area not originally covered in a currently held secondary teaching qualification;
- complete further studies to upgrade primary teaching qualifications to include high school accreditation;
- complete further studies to upgrade primary teachers with three year training qualifications to include a fourth year of training in their qualifications;
- complete further studies to upgrade high school teaching qualifications to include primary school accreditation;
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obtain a Bachelor Degree as a pathway to becoming a Primary teacher through the Master of Teaching (Primary);
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obtain a Bachelor Degree as a pathway to becoming a Secondary teacher through the Master of Teaching (Secondary);
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complete studies for Charles Sturt University students in accredited teacher degrees who seek to exit their accredited degree and be awarded a general education degree.
Admission and Credit
Minimum ATAR required60
Admission
Entry Requirement
- Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR - Successful completion of 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
OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR - 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR - 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
OR - Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge.
Credit
Credit Arrangements
Credit for previous Higher Education study will be assessed on application to a maximum of 128 credit points:
- Transfer credit [TCR] can be awarded for previous study that directly aligns with a Charles Sturt University subject.
- Unspecified credit can be awarded for previous study that does not directly align with a Charles Sturt University subject.
- Students who have completed an AQF level 5 Diploma from a Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent qualification).
- Students who have completed an AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Education Support, OR School Based Education Support.
- Students who have completed an AQF Certificate IV in Youth Work and have at least one year of employment is a school setting.
- The content of that certificate aligns with a Primary or Secondary teaching area AND the applicant has at least one year of employment in a school setting.
Language requirements
Standard
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Structure
Bachelor of Educational Studies192 Credit Points
For the Bachelor of Educational Studies, students must complete 192 points (24 subjects or equivalent), comprising 1 core subject and restricted electives.
Core8 Credit Points
IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, relating and understanding Country (Can be substituted for another Indigenous Studies subject with Course Director approval).
Unrestricted Electives184 Credit Points
At least 120 points (15 of the 24 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least 4 subjects at Level 200, and 4 subjects at Level 300 or 400; and
At least 64 points (8 of the 24 subjects) of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University.
Key Notes for All Students:
The course retraining structures described in the following sections provide pathways for students to comply with accreditation requirements, but to graduate with one of the awards detailed above students must complete a minimum of 8 subjects offered at Charles Sturt.
In general, it is recommended that students complete Level 100 subjects (e.g. EED1XX) before completing Level 200 subjects (e.g. EED2XX), and Level 200 subjects before completing Level 300 (e.g. EED3XX) or Level 400 subjects (e.g. EED4XX).
At least 64 points (8 of the 24 subjects) of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University.
Key Notes for All Students:
The course retraining structures described in the following sections provide pathways for students to comply with accreditation requirements, but to graduate with one of the awards detailed above students must complete a minimum of 8 subjects offered at Charles Sturt.
In general, it is recommended that students complete Level 100 subjects (e.g. EED1XX) before completing Level 200 subjects (e.g. EED2XX), and Level 200 subjects before completing Level 300 (e.g. EED3XX) or Level 400 subjects (e.g. EED4XX).
Associate Degree in Educational Studies [Exit point only]128 Credit Points
This course is an exit point only. To exit with this award, students must complete 128 points (16 subjects or equivalent) comprising:
At least 88 points (11 of the 16 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least 4 subjects at Level 200 or above; and,
At least 64 points (8 of the 16 subjects) of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University.
At least 88 points (11 of the 16 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, including at least 4 subjects at Level 200 or above; and,
At least 64 points (8 of the 16 subjects) of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University.
Diploma of Educational Studies [Exit point only]64 Credit Points
This course is an exit point only. To exit with this award, a student must complete 64 points (8 subjects or equivalent) of any subjects taught by Charles Sturt University, comprising of:
at least 48 points (6 of the 8 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, and;
2 subjects of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University at Levels 100 and 200.
at least 48 points (6 of the 8 subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director, and;
2 subjects of subjects completed at Charles Sturt University at Levels 100 and 200.
Pathway to Teaching (Primary) - GETP-PATH192 Credit Points
This is the pathway to the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) to become a primary school teacher.
Applicants for a graduate entry Primary Teacher Education degree require the following criteria to be met within their Bachelor Degree:
Undergraduate and or/postgraduate study that includes the equivalent of one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent) of subjects that identify with the NESA Key Learning Areas (KLAs) for K-6.
At Charles Sturt this equates to eight subjects. Of the eight subjects, four need to be within one of the seven primary teaching KLAs: English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS/HSIE), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
The following course structures meet the above requirements, whilst providing a solid foundation in Primary school knowledge areas. The course structures also provide an accelerated program towards completion of a graduate entry accredited Primary teaching qualification.
On completion of the below course structure, a student is eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).
Applicants for a graduate entry Primary Teacher Education degree require the following criteria to be met within their Bachelor Degree:
Undergraduate and or/postgraduate study that includes the equivalent of one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent) of subjects that identify with the NESA Key Learning Areas (KLAs) for K-6.
At Charles Sturt this equates to eight subjects. Of the eight subjects, four need to be within one of the seven primary teaching KLAs: English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS/HSIE), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education PDHPE, Arts, Science and Technology or Languages.
The following course structures meet the above requirements, whilst providing a solid foundation in Primary school knowledge areas. The course structures also provide an accelerated program towards completion of a graduate entry accredited Primary teaching qualification.
On completion of the below course structure, a student is eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).
Core16 Credit Points
Students must complete IKC101, and complete either EML102 or COM120.
Core Primary Key Learning Area Subjects48 Credit Points
Chose one subject from each Key Learning Area group below.
English8 Credit Points
Mathematics8 Credit Points
HSIE8 Credit Points
Creative Arts8 Credit Points
Science and Technology8 Credit Points
Primary Teaching Area Specialisation Key Learning Area Subjects32 Credit Points
Chose four subjects from one of the Primary Key Learning Areas below.
English24 Credit Points
OR
Mathematics24 Credit Points
OR
HSIE24 Credit Points
OR
Creative Arts24 Credit Points
OR
Science and Technology24 Credit Points
Education Electives16 Credit Points
Select two subjects from the list below, or from any of the Key Learning Area subject lists.
Graduate education subjects80 Credit Points
Students complete nine required subjects and then choose either EMH409 or EML447 or EMS407
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) - GETS-PATH192 Credit Points
Core16 Credit Points
Students must complete IKC101, and complete either EML102 or COM120.
First Teaching Area Subjects64 Credit Points
Students choose eight subjects from one of the following secondary teaching areas. These subjects will form the basis for your main secondary teaching area.
English64 Credit Points
Group 116 Credit Points
Students must complete both subjects from this group.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students can choose two subjects from this group.
Group 316 Credit Points
Students can choose two subjects from this group.
Group 416 Credit Points
Students must complete both subjects from this group.
OR
Mathematics64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects from Group 1 or Group 2, listed below.
Group 164 Credit Points
OR
Group 264 Credit Points
OR
Biology64 Credit Points
Group 148 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
OR
Chemistry64 Credit Points
Students must complete all eight subjects listed below.
OR
Physics64 Credit Points
Group 148 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
OR
Business Studies64 Credit Points
Group 132 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
Group 316 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 3, listed below.
OR
Economics64 Credit Points
Group 116 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
Group 316 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 3, listed below.
Group 416 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 4, listed below.
OR
Geography64 Credit Points
Group 132 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, except students chose either GEO164 or ENM123.
Group 232 Credit Points
Students must also choose four subjects from Group 2, listed below.
OR
Legal Studies64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects below, except students chose either JST110 or JST123.
OR
Modern History72 Credit Points
Group 156 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below, except students chose either HST210 or HST123 or HST262 or HST 301.
OR
Society and Culture64 Credit Points
Group 156 Credit Points
Students must complete all subjects listed in Group 1 below, with the exception:
Students choose between SOC102 or SOC108, and
Students choose between HST311 or HST308
Students choose between SOC102 or SOC108, and
Students choose between HST311 or HST308
Group 28 Credit Points
Students must also choose one subject from Group 2, listed below.
OR
Aboriginal Studies64 Credit Points
Group 148 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
OR
PDHPE64 Credit Points
Group 148 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects in Group 1, listed below.
Group 216 Credit Points
Students must also choose two subjects from Group 2, listed below.
OR
Secondary Technology and Applied Studies (TAS): Design and Technology and Technology Mandatrory (D&T and Tech Mandatory)64 Credit Points
TAS constitutes 11 separate disciplines. Charles Sturt provides appropriate studies in support of 7 of these, namely Agriculture, Computing Technology Information Systems, Computing Technology Software Design, Design & Technology, Industrial Technology, Graphics and Multimedia and Food Technology. As a general rule schools prefer TAS teachers to have Design and Technology as a teaching area to underpin the other TAS teaching areas.
OR
Agricultural Technology64 Credit Points
Students complete all eight subjects listed below, except choose either PSC102 or AGS160. Students seeking Agricultural Technology must also select EMT446 Curriculum Method: Technologies as one of their elective subjects.
OR
Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development64 Credit Points
Students seeking Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development complete the eight subjects below and must complete the additional list of Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development subjects listed in the Additional First Teaching Area Subjects list: this is to ensure you complete the large number of subjects required for this Teaching area.
Additional First Teaching Area Subjects64 Credit Points
Choose another First teaching area from the list of First Teaching areas above.
If you are choosing an additional HSIE teaching area [Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Society and Culture, Aboriginal Studies] replace EMH441 Curriculum Method 1: HASS/HSIE and EMH442 Curriculum Method 2: HASS/HSIE with EMH410 Curriculum Method: Senior HASS/HSIE and an Education Studies Elective.
Students who selected a Science teaching area as their first teaching area and want an additional Science as their Additional Teaching Area can choose one of the Science as an additional teaching area below.
Students who selected Information Technology as their First Teaching Area must choose the Information Technology subjects listed below as your Additional Teaching area [below].
If you are choosing an additional HSIE teaching area [Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Society and Culture, Aboriginal Studies] replace EMH441 Curriculum Method 1: HASS/HSIE and EMH442 Curriculum Method 2: HASS/HSIE with EMH410 Curriculum Method: Senior HASS/HSIE and an Education Studies Elective.
Students who selected a Science teaching area as their first teaching area and want an additional Science as their Additional Teaching Area can choose one of the Science as an additional teaching area below.
Students who selected Information Technology as their First Teaching Area must choose the Information Technology subjects listed below as your Additional Teaching area [below].
Choose a First Teaching Area from the list above.64 Credit Points
Students can choose a First Teaching Area from the list above.
OR
Biology64 Credit Points
Biology only available as an additional teaching area for students with another Science teaching area as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and select three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Note:
Students choose one subject between BIO112 or BIO216.
Students choose one subject between BIO328 or BIO203.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and select three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Note:
Students choose one subject between BIO112 or BIO216.
Students choose one subject between BIO328 or BIO203.
OR
Chemistry64 Credit Points
Chemistry only available as an additional teaching area for students with another Science teaching area as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and select three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed below, and select three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
OR
Physics64 Credit Points
Physics only available as an additional teaching area for students with another Science teaching area as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed in Group 1 below, then select two subjects in Group 2, and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed in Group 1 below, then select two subjects in Group 2, and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Group 1
OR
Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as a First Teaching Area (continued)64 Credit Points
Students who selected Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as their First Teaching Area must complete these subjects and must also choose EMT443 Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology and EMT444 Curriculum Method 2: Information Technology as their education electives [below].
Students complete ITC331 and ITC333 or ITC313 and then select six subjects from one of the Second teaching area groups (a student may choose a Second Teaching area not listed below with consultaion with the Course Administration Officer).
Students complete ITC331 and ITC333 or ITC313 and then select six subjects from one of the Second teaching area groups (a student may choose a Second Teaching area not listed below with consultaion with the Course Administration Officer).
Group One -English as a Second Teaching area48 Credit Points
The following subjects will allow English as a Second teaching area.
Group Two - Maths as a Second Teaching Area48 Credit Points
The following subjects will allow maths as a Second Teaching Area
OR
Society and Culture as a Second Teaching Area48 Credit Points
The following subjects will allow Society and Culture as a Second teaching area.
OR
Industrial Technology as a Second Teaching Area64 Credit Points
Industrial Technology only available as an additional teaching area for students with Design and Technology as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed below, and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
OR
Information Technology as a Second Teaching area64 Credit Points
Information Technology only available as an additional teaching area for students with Design and Technology as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed below and three subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
OR
Food Technology as a Second Teaching Area64 Credit Points
Food Technology only available as an additional teaching area for students with Design and Technology as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and two subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed below, and two subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
OR
Graphics and Multimedia Technology as a Second Teaching Area64 Credit Points
Graphics and Multimedia Technology only available as an additional teaching area for students with Design and Technology as their major teaching area.
Students complete all subjects listed below, and four subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Students complete all subjects listed below, and four subjects from the Education Electives Subjects (see list below).
Education electives16 Credit Points
Students choose two education electives from the list below.
Students with Agricultural Tecnology as a first Teaching area must complete EMT446 Curriculum Method: Technologies as one of their elective subjects.
Students with Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as their First Teaching area complete EMT443 Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology and EMT444 Curriculum Method 2: Information Technology as a substitute to these elective subjects.
Students with Agricultural Tecnology as a first Teaching area must complete EMT446 Curriculum Method: Technologies as one of their elective subjects.
Students with Information Processes and Technology and Software Design and Development as their First Teaching area complete EMT443 Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology and EMT444 Curriculum Method 2: Information Technology as a substitute to these elective subjects.
Education Subjects32 Credit Points
Teachers Aide - SLSO-PATH
If you already have relevant qualifications, you may receive credit and fast-track your journey to becoming a teacher. The pathway is designed to maximise the recognition of current skills and prior educational qualifications of teacher’s aides (for example, Cert III or IV of Education Support, Diploma of School Age Education and Care).
In the Bachelor of Educational Studies, you may receive up to a year of subject credit (8 subjects). This allows completion of this degree in 2 years full-time study. Students can complete one year of study towards the Master of Teaching degree whilst completing the Bachelor of Educational Studies. Once you graduate from the Bachelor degree, you can then complete the Master of Teaching with a further year of study.
In the Bachelor of Educational Studies, you may receive up to a year of subject credit (8 subjects). This allows completion of this degree in 2 years full-time study. Students can complete one year of study towards the Master of Teaching degree whilst completing the Bachelor of Educational Studies. Once you graduate from the Bachelor degree, you can then complete the Master of Teaching with a further year of study.
Pathway to Teaching (Primary)160 Credit Points
Core32 Credit Points
Student must complete 4 core subjects.
Students choose between EML102 and COM120.
Students also choose between MTH100 and MTH105.
Students choose between EML102 and COM120.
Students also choose between MTH100 and MTH105.
Primary Key Learning Area Subjects32 Credit Points
Students choose four subjects from one of the teaching areas below.
English32 Credit Points
OR
Mathematics32 Credit Points
OR
HSIE32 Credit Points
OR
Creative Arts32 Credit Points
OR
Science and Technology32 Credit Points
Graduation Subjects64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below.
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)128 Credit Points
Core16 Credit Points
Students must complete IKC101, and complete either EML102 or COM120.
First Teaching Area Subjects64 Credit Points
Students choose eight subjects from one of the following Secondary teaching areas. These subjects will be the basis for your main secondary teaching area.
English64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed in Group 1, and choose two subjects each from Group 2 and Group 3.
Group 124 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
OR
Mathematics64 Credit Points
Students complete subjects from either Group 1 or Group 2.
Group 164 Credit Points
OR
Group 264 Credit Points
OR
Biology64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose two subjects from Group 2.
Group 148 Credit Points
OR
Chemistry64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below.
OR
Physics64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose two subjects from Group 2.
Group 148 Credit Points
OR
Business Studies64 Credit Points
Students must complete all subjects listed in Group 1, then select two subjects from Group 2, and select two subjects from Group 3.
Group 148 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
Group 316 Credit Points
OR
Economics64 Credit Points
Students must complete all subjects listed in Group 1, then select two subjects each from Group 2, Group 3 and Group 4.
Group 116 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
Group 316 Credit Points
OR
Geography64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose two subjects from Group 2.
Group 148 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
OR
Legal Studies64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below.
OR
Modern History64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose one subject from Group 2.
Group 156 Credit Points
Group 28 Credit Points
OR
Society and Culture64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose one subject from Group 2.
Group 156 Credit Points
Group 28 Credit Points
OR
Aboriginal Studies64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose two subjects from Group 2.
Group 148 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
OR
PDHPE64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below in Group 1, and choose two subjects from Group 2.
Group 148 Credit Points
Group 216 Credit Points
OR
Secondary Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) Discipline Subjects64 Credit Points
TAS constitutes 11 separate disciplines. Charles Sturt provides appropriate studies in support of 7 of these, namely Agriculture, Computing Technology Information Systems, Computing Technology Software Design, Design & Technology, Industrial Technology, Graphics and Multimedia and Food Technology. As a general rule schools prefer TAS teachers to have Design and Technology as a teaching area to underpin the other TAS teaching areas.
OR
Design and Technology (Includes Technology Mandatory)64 Credit Points
Students complete all subjects listed below.
Education Electives16 Credit Points
Students select two subjects listed below, to complete.
Education Subjects32 Credit Points
Qualified Teacher Retraining
The sections below outline two of the most common retraining course structures followed by students in this course: primary teaching accreditation and secondary teaching accreditation.
Accreditation note: the suggested study requirements (advised below) is provided to conform with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Subject Content Knowledge Requirements. Charles Sturt University is not the accrediting body for retraining teachers; this authority lies with the employing agency of the teacher. It is recommended that students seek advice from employers regarding specific requirements for all teaching or retraining qualifications and accreditation.
Accreditation note: the suggested study requirements (advised below) is provided to conform with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Subject Content Knowledge Requirements. Charles Sturt University is not the accrediting body for retraining teachers; this authority lies with the employing agency of the teacher. It is recommended that students seek advice from employers regarding specific requirements for all teaching or retraining qualifications and accreditation.
Primary - PTA PATH64 Credit Points
Secondary Teahers seeking accreditation as a Primary teacher complete the eight subjects below. Completing all eight subjects allows a student to graduate with a Diploma of Educational Studies.
Secondary - STA-PATH72 Credit Points
Qualified primary teachers retraining for secondary teaching, and for qualified secondary teachers studying an additional teaching area. The advice also relates to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching (K-12) seeking to add an additional teaching area to their study.
First (Major) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a First (Major) teaching area. NESA requirements for a Major teaching area are:
The equivalent of three-quarters of a year (0.75 Equivalent Full Time Study Load EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to six subjects, with no more than two subjects at first year level and no fewer than two subjects at third year level. Curriculum studies in a new teaching area may also be required; and a professional experience placement may also be required.
Subject recommendations for a First (Major) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200
2 Discipline subjects at Level 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
Second (Minor) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a Second (Minor) teaching area.
The equivalent of a half a year (0.5 EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to four subjects; with no more than two subjects at first year level. Note that not all teaching areas can be undertaken as a minor.
Subject recommendations for a Second (Minor) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200 and/or 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
First (Major) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a First (Major) teaching area. NESA requirements for a Major teaching area are:
The equivalent of three-quarters of a year (0.75 Equivalent Full Time Study Load EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to six subjects, with no more than two subjects at first year level and no fewer than two subjects at third year level. Curriculum studies in a new teaching area may also be required; and a professional experience placement may also be required.
Subject recommendations for a First (Major) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200
2 Discipline subjects at Level 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
Second (Minor) Teaching Area
The subject recommendations below allow a student to meet the NESA requirements for a Second (Minor) teaching area.
The equivalent of a half a year (0.5 EFTSL) of discipline study. In most programs, this equates to four subjects; with no more than two subjects at first year level. Note that not all teaching areas can be undertaken as a minor.
Subject recommendations for a Second (Minor) teaching area include the following study structure:
2 Discipline subjects at Level 100
2 Discipline subjects at Level 200 and/or 300
and
2 Curriculum Method subjects
and
1 Professional Experience subject
Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Director.
Enrolment pattern
Due to the wide variety of possible paths through the Bachelor of Education Studies, it is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive advice from the Course Director (Bachelor of Educational Studies) or relevant Course Director (Secondary or Primary) about subjects that best suit their needs and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Due to the wide variety of possible paths through the Bachelor of Education Studies, it is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive advice from the Course Director (Bachelor of Educational Studies) or relevant Course Director (Secondary or Primary) about subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the student's responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, assumed knowledge, and/or enrolment restrictions.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and critical understanding of a broad range of educational theories, practices and concepts
2.
Demonstrate critical and coherent understanding of the relevance of education-related theories and practices to teaching, learning and related educational activities
3.
Demonstrate critical and coherent understanding of the role and relevance of a variety of disciplinary skills, knowledge and attitudes for effective practice in the field of education
4.
Utilise critical and creative cognitive, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills in working both independently and collaboratively in a wide range of educational contexts
5.
Demonstrate professional work-ready skills with the ability to adapt and apply discipline expertise, specialist advice and specialist functions within a range of educational contexts
6.
Appreciate the value and need for ongoing learning and professional development within educational contexts, and effectively utilising a range of learning environments including online
7.
Demonstrate critical understanding of the significance of professional practice and ethical standards of behaviour and accountability in education settings
8.
Apply initiative, professional judgement and intellectual independence in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship in a range of educational contexts
9.
Demonstrate capacity to independently evaluate and critique alternative approaches to the management of knowledge, educational environments and professional interactions in unpredictable and sometimes complex circumstances
10.
Demonstrate capacity to independently engage with and produce high standards of academic and professional literacy in nominated educational domains
11.
Develop and apply international perspectives in their discipline across a range of educational contexts
12.
Understand the responsibilities of global citizenship, and value diversity
13.
Engage meaningfully with the culture, experiences, histories and contemporary issues of Indigenous communities
14.
Demonstrate understanding of financial, social and environmental sustainability
Related courses
Exit Award
Alternative exit options
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.