University of Sydney
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Courses included
This course gives you a professional qualification to teach Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and a second teaching area in secondary schools. There is a strong focus on educational leadership. Graduates will demonstrate interpersonal and teaching skills and can act as a role model of health-enhancing behaviour. Students wishing to undertake research have an opportunity to complete honours.
This course is full-time study, daytime only.
Health education, physical education plus a second teaching area. The second teaching area may include Indigenous studies; biology; business studies; chemistry; commerce; drama; economics; English; geography; history; languages; mathematics.
Teacher in secondary schools (Years 7–12); careers in corporate training and human resources settings, community health, coaching, recreation and sport.
This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Supervised teaching practice and an internship in secondary schools totalling 80 days over the duration of the four years of study, plus 140 hours of service learning and relevant community engagement to supplement your professional experience placements in schools.
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Teaching questionnaire/Personal Statement: Applicants are required to answer a question about their motivation and suitability for teaching. How to complete the teaching questionnaire.
For information on the personal statement visit the University of Sydney website.
Band 5 in three HSC subjects (or equivalent) one of which must be English (English Standard, English Advanced or English as a Second Language/English as an Additional Language or Dialect)
Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks. Applicants must also meet the course prerequisites listed above.
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
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Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.