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Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)Approved Abbreviation: BA
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1708.5
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 086119G
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is Spring 2018 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2018 - please refer to 1708.4 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
For Commencement Year 2017 - please refer to 1708.3 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
For Commencement Year 2015-2016 - please refer to 1708.2 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
For Commencement Year 2013-2014 - please refer to 1708.1 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth - 12) provides students with the opportunity to complete an Arts degree with an Arts major alongside the specialist Birth-5/Birth-12 Education Studies units.
Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years / Birth - 12 Years) via the Transition to Teaching pathway. Completion of both the Bachelor’s and Master’s courses provides a teaching qualification for early childhood (Birth - 5 Years) or early childhood and primary teaching (Birth - 12 Years). Eligible students will receive advice during their final study session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth - 12) regarding how to accept an offer into the Postgraduate course to attain a teaching qualification.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Dianne Dickenson
- Course Advisor(s) with signing rights - Assoc Prof Carol Liston
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
Assumed knowledge: 2 units of HSC Mathematics and 2 units of HSC English or equivalent.
Recommended studies for school leavers: Band 4 or above in both HSC English and HSC Mathematics or equivalent; or a completed Diploma of Children's Services or relevant VET award.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students must complete 60 credit points at Level 3 or higher.
All students must enrol in and complete
120 credit points of Arts units as follows
- 40 credit points Bachelor of Arts Core
- 80 credit points Arts Major
And
120 credit points of Education units as follows
- 20 credit points Education Studies Core (Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
- 80 credit points Education Studies Major (Birth - 5/Birth - 12) units
- 40 credit points teaching specialisation in either English or Mathematics (choose one of the two sub-majors below).
- Note: Some units are common to the Core or Major and the sub-majors. Therefore, students will only need to complete a total of 120 credit points of Education Studies units.
Students must complete 60 credit points at Level 3 or higher.
BA Core Units
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
Equivalent Core Units
The core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
100958 - Australia and the World
100960 - Contemporary Society
100968 - Texts and Traditions
BA Majors
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political Thought.
| M1137 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M1108 | International English |
Please note: M1108 International English has been replaced by M1129 International English for students who commence this course from the 2019 academic year. Continuing students enrolled in M1108 are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
specialisation.
| M1129 | International English |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
| M1132 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M2512 | Organisations and Work |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
Education Studies (Birth-5/Birth-12) Core Units
Students must complete the core units below (20 credit points):
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
M1125 Education Studies Major (Birth- 5/Birth-12) Units
| M1125 | Education Studies (Birth - 5/Birth - 12) |
Students must complete 80 credit points as listed below
| 102102 | Children, Families, Communities |
| 101112 | Diversity and Difference |
| 102622 | Early Learning Environments |
| 101899 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership |
Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
Students must enrol in and complete one of the Teaching Specialisations (sub-majors) below
SM1130 Mathematics Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
| SM1130 | Mathematics Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12) |
Students must complete 40 credit points as per below.
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
Choose two of
SM1129 English Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
| SM1129 | English Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12) |
Students must complete 40 credit points as per below
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
Equivalent units
The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
100968 - Texts and Traditions
Choose two units from the following English majors
| M1129 | International English |
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 should choose units from M1132 International English.
| M1132 | International English |
Recommended Sequence: Start-year Entry
Year 1
Autumn session
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core/ Major Unit
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending on your campus of enrolment.
Spring session
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core/ BA Major unit
BA Core/ BA Major unit
Year 2
Autumn session
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
| 101112 | Diversity and Difference |
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
Spring session
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
Year 3
Autumn
BA Major Unit
| 102102 | Children, Families, Communities |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
Spring
BA Major Unit
| 101899 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership |
| 102622 | Early Learning Environments |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry
Year 1
Spring
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core / BA Major Unit
Autumn
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Major Unit
BA Core / BA Major Unit
Year 2
Spring
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
Autumn
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
| 101112 | Diversity and Difference |
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
Year 3
Spring
BA Major Unit
| 101899 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership |
| 102622 | Early Learning Environments |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
Year 3
Autumn
BA Major Unit
| 102102 | Children, Families, Communities |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
For graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 200 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Year 1
Autumn
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Major Unit
Depending on campus of enrolment:
Choose one of
BA Core unit (Level 1)
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending on your campus of enrolment.
Spring
BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Major unit
BA Core/ BA Major unit
Choose one of
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit
Year 2
Autumn
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit
Choose one of
| 102249 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships |
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
Spring
BA Major Unit
| 101899 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership |
| 102622 | Early Learning Environments |
Choose one of
BA Major Unit
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
Year 3
Autumn
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
| 102102 | Children, Families, Communities |
Note: Students opt to include two additional units in Year 3 Autumn from either the Mathematics or English Specialisation teaching unit sets in order to complete 4 specialisation units and meet the BA component of the NESA teaching specialisation.