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Arts/Education

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The dual award program Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education is a four-year program for intending secondary school teachers. Students combine studies in one or two approved teaching disciplines with both theoretical and practical aspects of education. From the second year of the program, students develop skills in classroom competence and spend up to 60 days working in a variety of school contexts, including supervised teaching practice in at least two different secondary schools.

Honours

High achieving BEd students may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore the field of Education. It involves seminars and the completion of a thesis. For more information about our Honours program please click here.

Teaching Specialisations

Students choose two single teaching specialisation or one double teaching specialisation from the following:

  • Aboriginal (Indigenous) Studies
  • Geography
  • Dance Studies
  • History (single or double)

  • Drama
  • Languages: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
  • Economics
  • Legal Studies
  • English (single or double)
  • Society and Culture
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)

Career Opportunities

The Education program at UNSW prepares graduates to pursue a career in secondary school teaching in New South Wales, Australia and overseas. Other career options include policy development and leadership within schools or supervisory, corporate training, customer relations and managerial roles in a variety of industries.

Professional Experience

Teaching practice is undertaken in at least two different secondary schools under the supervision of experienced teachers, and is complemented by an innovative program of community engagement. Students must be available five days a week during normal school hours during these periods.  Click here for more information about Professional Experience at UNSW.

English Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses. It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English, English as a Second Language or Advanced English, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or the equivalent.

Program Information

Program Convenor (Yrs 1 & 2)
Dr Renae Low
Program Convenor (Yr 3) Greg Leany
Program Convenor (Yr 4) Dr Susen Smith
UNSW Program Code 4054
UAC Code 422002
Program Duration 4 years
Units of Credit 192 UOC
Program Structure See handbook details below
Location UNSW Kensington Campus
Commencement Semester 1,2012
How to Apply Apply online at www.uac.edu.au
Fees Click here for more information
Information for International Students www.international.unsw.edu.au

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