Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)Approved Abbreviation: DipArts/BA
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6017.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096975F
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 2019 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 Spring 2018 - please refer to 6017.2 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
For Commencement Year 2017 to Autumn 2018 - please refer to 6017.1 Diploma in Arts/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.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12).
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. (Please note that there are no part-time offerings for the Year 1 College Diploma component.)
Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 270 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points which includes three College Preparatory units.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta CBD (George Street) and Penrith Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Year 1
First Term of Study
| 700056 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) |
| 700211 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) |
| 700192 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) |
| 700293 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) |
Second Term of Study
| 700291 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) |
| 700289 | Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC) |
| 700292 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) |
Third Term of Study
| 700288 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) |
| 700294 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) |
| 700273 | The Developing Child (WSTC) |
| 700137 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) |
Equivalent Core Units
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
- Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year 2 units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year 1 before progressing to the Year 2 units.
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts student meet the course requirements, all students must seek advice from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning to the second year of their course.
Western Sydney University Units
Qualification for this award then requires the successful completion of a further 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12).
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
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.
Bachelor of Arts Majors
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M1129 | 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 follows
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
Choose two units from the following English majors
| M1129 | International English |
Equivalent Specialisation Units
The Specialisation 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
Recommended Sequence
Year 2
Autumn session
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
BA Major Unit
Spring session
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
| 101899 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership |
Choose one of
| 102208 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically |
BA Major Unit
Year 3
Autumn session
BA Major Unit
| 102102 | Children, Families, Communities |
| 101112 | Diversity and Difference |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
Spring session
BA Major Unit
| 102622 | Early Learning Environments |
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation