Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)/Master of Teaching (Primary)
Western Sydney University
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About
In a fast-changing world, tomorrow belongs to people who are ready for anything. We'll train you to be a critical thinker, not a narrow specialist. This degree will put you on the path to Master of Teaching (Primary), and a rewarding career as a primary school teacher. It will also give you the skills you need to explore your prospects beyond the classroom.
This consecutive qualification gives you access to a teaching career in four years. After successful completion of the Arts degree, you will transition into Master of Teaching (Primary) after demonstrating suitability for teaching.
The first three years of the study in the Bachelor of Arts focus on a general program of your choice to gain the necessary learning areas to satisfy the NSW Education Standards Authority requirements for entry into teaching. As part of your study, you will complete eight subjects of study (equivalent to 12 months) in an education studies – primary teaching specialisation in English, Mathematics or Science. The fourth year of study (accelerated mode) in Master of Teaching (Primary) will concentrate on the skills and knowledge needed to translate your expertise to a classroom setting.
Completion of the consecutive course in four years involves study of the Master of Teaching (Primary) component in 12 months in accelerated mode. Master of Teaching (Primary) is also available in normal full-time mode over 18 months (or part-time equivalent). Initial enrolment in this consecutive program will be into the Bachelor of Arts. Graduates of Bachelor of Arts will transition into Master of Teaching (Primary) after demonstrating suitability for teaching. Part-time study in the Bachelor of Arts component is generally completed by day, as evening classes are limited.
The Bachelor of Arts and Education components of this program are offered at Bankstown City, Parramatta and Penrith campuses. The full range of Education subjects are offered at Bankstown City and Penrith campuses with a selection of subjects online. The Master of Teaching (Primary) component is primarily offered at the Bankstown City campus, although a small selection of subjects are offered at the Penrith campus.
For all teaching programs: Western Sydney University reserves the right to vary teaching programs to enable students to meet any additional provisions in relation to teacher registration, which may be required by relevant external organisations.
Areas of study
In the undergraduate component of the course: Anthropology, childhood studies, creative writing, culture and society, education studies, English, geography and urban studies, history and political thought, Indigenous Australian studies, international English, international relations and Asian studies, Islamic studies, languages (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese), linguistics, musicology, music performance, organisations and work, philosophy, psychological studies, sociology. Refer to 720510 Bachelor of Arts for details. Education studies-primary teaching specialisation is mandatory.
Career opportunities
For Arts: Out of school hours care educator, tutor, education support worker. Also refer to 720510 Bachelor of Arts. For Teaching (Primary): Teacher in primary schools.
Professional recognition
Graduates of Master of Teaching (Primary), who have the required learning areas, qualify for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and are qualified to teach Years K to 6 in government and non-government primary schools in Australia and most other countries. Applicants should consult NESA's requirements for teaching.
Practical experience
Agency placement and field experience is offered in the Bachelor of Arts component. Practice teaching in a variety of primary school settings will be offered in the Master of Teaching (Primary) component.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), who then choose to transition into teaching must meet essential components of the Master of Teaching.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English (Band 5).
Recommended studies: English Standard.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
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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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
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