Western Sydney University
CRICOS provider number: 00917K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12061
Courses included
Be a highly sought-after primary school teacher by gaining your initial teaching qualification at Western Sydney University. This degree prepares our graduates to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary school settings and other educational fields in Australia.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides deep engagement in primary education through innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Delivery is blended with all lectures online and tutorials combining both online and on-campus learning experiences. These superior experiences underpinned by research evidence produce high quality graduates who are active at advancing the status of the teaching profession.
Be involved in engaged learning and work integrated learning from the outset of your degree, through working with a school in your first year.
In this degree you may choose to study electives such as inclusive education, sustainability or science. This degree prepares you to teach in some of the most diverse schools in the region. With 42.2% of the population speaking a language other than English, your professional experience placements and coursework will bolster your capabilities to teach in the future.
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.
Sociology for educators; & educational psychology; teaching content knowledge with emphasis on building capacity in literacy, numeracy and science; the full suite of primary curriculum units and pedagogy units to fully prepare you for the school-based experiences.
Teacher in primary schools.
Applicants should consult the NSW Education Standards Authority's requirements for teaching at the NSW Education Standards Authority website.
Professional experience placements in a variety of primary school settings will be offered. Students must meet the standard on the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) prior to the third year of study before the final professional experience placement.
Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).
Inherent requirements: Check the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to achieve the course learning outcomes, by viewing the inherent requirements.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Assumed knowledge: Band 4 in HSC Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Access information on the background of students in this course.
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
Western Sydney University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Course information
All classes are offered during the day unless otherwise specified.
Bachelor of Applied Data Science
Bachelor of Applied Data Science is a cross-disciplinary degree that can be taken in combination with any Western Sydney University bachelor degree.
The course teaches a blend of skills, including mathematics, statistics and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data-driven investigations, and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary research.
Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process, and eligible students who have expressed an interest and received an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
Bachelor of Creative Leadership
If you aspire to enter the workforce with a competitive edge and heightened employability, the Bachelor of Creative Leadership is tailored for you!
This degree can be taken concurrently with any Western Sydney University bachelor’s degree and provides you the opportunity to cultivate comprehensive knowledge and skills in leadership and ethics, empowering you to enhance your ability to navigate complexity through advanced logical, entrepreneurial, and systems thinking.
This program is made available to high-achieving students only and requires a minimum GPA of 5 for entry.
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship is a cross-disciplinary degree that can be taken with any Western Sydney University bachelor degree.
The program will develop mindset, risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, team formation and leadership capabilities – the key distinct characteristics of high impact entrepreneurs. In an entrepreneurial ecosystem, students will learn the knowledge and techniques for opportunity discovery, impact analysis, customer analysis, strategic teambuilding and leadership, the psychology and ethics of the start-up, funding modelling and financial analysis, growth and exit strategies.
Master of Research
This is an elite research degree available to meritorious students in most undergraduate degrees. As an internationally recognised qualification it will allow students to access global employment opportunities and research education. The Master of Research is offered in place of honours in most undergraduate degrees. View Master of Research course details on the Western Sydney University website.
The Academy
The Academy is a transformative co-curricular program designed for aspiring leaders. It aims to develop your professional identity and enhance employability by focusing on essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and ethical leadership. Simultaneously, it encourages personal growth as a global citizen with an understanding of community impact.
The program offers bespoke development opportunities, workshops, networking events, and both national and international travel experiences. To join, you can apply for membership or enrol in the Bachelor of Creative Leadership. For additional information, please visit The Academy's website.