Course

Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)

Approved Abbreviation: BA

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1651.3

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 061012B

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 2010 or 2011.

Commencement Year 2009 - 1651.2 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)

Commencement Year 2008 - 1651.1 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)

Students must complete 80 credit points of core units, an 80 credit point Education major and an 80 credit point major. Majors within the BA (Pathway - Primary) include: Asian Studies and International Relations; Cultural and Social Analysis, English, Text and Writing; Global Studies; History and Political Thought; Islamic Studies; Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Spanish); Linguistics; Media and Visual Cultures; Religion, Anthropology and Philosophy.

This BA (Pathway - Primary), followed by the Masters of Teaching (Primary) postgraduate qualification gives you direct access to a teaching career in four years with improved prospects for career advancement. The first three years of study in the Arts component will allow you to focus on a general program of your choice and to structure your units of study to gain the necessary learning areas to satisfy NSW Institute of Teachers discipline knowledge requirements for entry into teaching. The fourth year of study in the M.Teach will concentrate on the skills and knowledge needed to translate your expertise to a classroom setting.

http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/Teaching-in-NSW/Subject-Content-Requirements-abridged/

As well as being equipped with all the necessary elements for initial teacher training, BA (Pathway - Primary) graduates will be prepared for a very wide range of employment opportunities and are equipped with the communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for independent thought, flexibility and adaptability in new situations increasingly demanded by employers. Bachelor of Arts graduates find employment in an enormous diversity of areas including: communication and media industries; education; entertainment and arts administration; government, cultural, and heritage organisations; psychology and counselling; social and policy research and analysis; tourism and leisure industries; writing and publishing.

The BA (Pathway - Primary) is a three-year degree offering students an opportunity to develop a depth of disciplinary expertise and academic preparation for a number of the key learning areas of the primary curriculum, together with a broad understanding of issues relating to education. The BA (Pathway - Primary) is also designed to provide knowledge, tools for thinking, and enhanced self-understanding, so as to form a basis for lifelong learning.

Director of Academic Program - Dr Dianne Dickenson

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Classes are generally offered during the day. For progression requirements consult UWS policy on the web at www.uws.edu.au.

Advanced standing

Students demonstrating successful completion of relevant studies at other tertiary institutions prior to enrolment may be granted advanced standing for those studies, in accordance with current University policy.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English at Band 4; two units of HSC maths

Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

http://www.uac.edu.au/

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.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3 or higher.

All students must enrol in and complete: