Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Western Sydney University
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About
This course is available only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
This program gives you the skills and understanding to teach effectively across the full curriculum range in Kindergarten to Year 6. It comprises a full suite of foundation, primary curriculum, and professional subjects. It provides students with key teaching and learning experiences that support Aboriginal student wellbeing, cultural identity and student success.
This four-year program is offered in a block mode (intensives), which requires students to attend four residential schools per year of one to two weeks.
For all teaching programs: Western Sydney University reserves the right to vary teaching programs to enable students to meet any additional provisions in relation
Areas of study
Curriculum (specialisation in English), diversity studies, educational psychology and pedagogy; cultural studies; the role of the teacher and education in the community.
Career opportunities
Primary school teacher in government and non-government sectors; education field officers in a variety of educational and service sectors, including sport, welfare, community education; education officer in training and development facilities in industry (hospitality, banking, government departments, museums, national parks and cultural repositories).
Professional recognition
Graduates qualify for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority and will be qualified to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 in government and non-government primary schools in Australia and most other countries.
Practical experience
Year 1 – 10 day school placement; Year 2 – 20 day school placement; Year 3 – 20 day school placement; Year 4 – 30 day school placement.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
There are two pathways into the program:
1. ATAR of 78.00 or equivalent selection rank.
2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. Applicants attend the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program assessment and interview sessions to demonstrate suitability for teaching to be considered for this degree.
For more information and to obtain an application form, refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program or email Western Sydney University.
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Admission criteria
Minimum ATAR (or eqv): 78.00.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Course information
All classes are offered during the day unless otherwise specified.
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