Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

This four-year undergraduate education program is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students only. 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 school-based subjects, including a range of professional experiences.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Duration

Full Time: 4 Years

Next Start Date

04 March 2024

Closing Date

Campuses
Bankstown City UAC 729032
Domestic Student Fees
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Indicative annual fee from $11,885

Additional Information

Program Code: 1717

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education at Western

This program will extend your personal literacy and numeracy skills and develop your cultural perspective as it relates to schools and communities. It provides a firm foundation for the curriculum studies subjects, in which you will examine the curriculum content for primary schools. The program is offered at the Bankstown campus in block mode. Block mode is designed to afford students the capacity to remain in their communities to fulfil their family, community, career, cultural and social responsibilities. To study a block mode program you are required to attend four residential schools per year, each lasting one week, whether online or face to face. Travel, accommodation and meal costs to attend the workshops are funded by Abstudy for approved students. Students may also be eligible for Tutoring for Success (TFS) assistance. Professional experience is undertaken in schools in home communities and in Sydney. A literacy and numeracy test is required prior to the school placement for Professional Experience 4: Teaching in Country.
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Our graduates are qualified to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary schools in Australia, and most other countries. This program has been professionally accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Our graduates will meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.

What you can expect to study

The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Primary school teaching in government and non-government sectors
  • Education Field Officers
  • Indigenous Liaison Officer
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Alumni

"The program offers a high quality, flexible, hands on and practical approach to learning. [It's] an enjoyable higher education experience."

— Jessica Wellington, Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

B Psychological and Social Sciences

Entry requirements for domestic students

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website. Find out more here.

Admission

This program is available only to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
 
Prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have direct admission into the program via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. The Program includes assessment of literacy and numeracy skills and an interview for the non-academic capabilities assessment. Students will be required to demonstrate Confirmation of Aboriginality.
 
Students not entering via the Equity pathway are required to demonstrate
  • Confirmation of Aboriginality
  • An ATAR of 78 or greater
  • Completion of an English unit and/or mathematics unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate at band 5, or
  • Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject and two other subjects at Credit grade level or higher.

Individual assessments of students wishing to make entry via program transfer

  • Confirmation of Aboriginality
  • has successfully undertaken a number of subjects previously at a university which have been assessed as having parity to subjects elsewhere in the program with a GPA of 5.0 or above.

Special Requirements Prerequisites

Find out more about special prerequiste tasks for pre-service teachers here.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may apply to eligible prospective students, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Please consult the handbook for more information.

B Psychological and Social Sciences

Entry requirements for international students

**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.

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Indigenous Student Pathway Direct

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.

To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.

You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.

If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.

New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.

However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.

Find out more about HECS-HELP

Find out more about OS-HELP

Applying for this program

This program is only available to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. There are two application pathways into this program:

  • ATAR or equivalent selection rank; or
  • Through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program.

 

Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees. 

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FAQs

We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.

This program is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students only.

Our graduates are qualified to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary schools in Australia, and most other countries. This program has been professionally accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Our graduates will meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.

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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.