Bachelor of Educational Studies

CSU's Bachelor of Educational Studies offers a flexible, generalist degree, with a wide range of opportunities available to graduates. Students can choose to exit with the Associate Degree or Diploma of Educational Studies.

Why study this course?

Bachelor of Educational Studies

CSU’s Bachelor of Educational Studies provides flexible course design options for students through access to diverse subjects requiring a wide range of skills for active and successful participation. The aim of this approach is to increase the potential for students to meet a wider range of vocational needs in an increasingly broad variety of educational environments.

This course draws upon the extensive portfolio of subjects already developed by the Faculty of Education, the subject offerings of other faculties of CSU, and any tertiary study previously undertaken. It allows students flexibility in the construction of a program of study that they consider will best meet their future needs and to select the skills, knowledge and attitudes, inherent in their subject choice, that they believe will be required of them upon graduation.

Associate Degree in Educational Studies

CSU’s Associate Degree in Educational Studies allows students to develop the skills required to become successful, ethical and responsible education professionals who are able to think and act independently. Students will learn to use analytical, operational, and generalist skills required for the conduct of educational activities, recognition and solution of problems, and the identification of development opportunities in educational settings.

Diploma of Educational Studies

CSU’s Diploma of Educational Studies provides students with formal qualifications in education that reflect a generalist level of study in the field of education. The course provides a basic understanding of conceptual tools, theories and methodologies in education and a general orientation to the purposes, functions and practices within nominated areas of study. The Diploma provides students with knowledge, skills and attitudes at an introductory level.

Note: Graduates of these courses do not attain a professional teaching qualification without undertaking further study.

Additional admission requirements

Residential school

This course may have a residential school component. For further information, refer to the course structure.

Graduation requirements

To graduate with CSU's Bachelor of Educational Studies, students need to successfully complete 192 subject points. To exit with the Associate Degree in Educational Studies students need to successfully complete 128 subject points. To graduate with the Diploma of Educational Studies, students need to successfully complete 64 subject points.

Note: Credit will not be granted within the Diploma. Upon graduation from the Diploma of Educational Studies, those wishing to continue with the Bachelor of Educational Studies will need to apply for admission.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

Career opportunities

While the course does not lead to a recognised professional qualification for early childhood teachers or school teachers, it does offer graduates a generalist education degree that could be beneficial in a variety of educational / leisure settings such as vacation care, homework centres, tutoring in private colleges and home tutoring. Suitability for such employment is dependent on the choice of subjects selected by the student.

Graduates who already have a teaching degree, may use the degree to upgrade their qualifications or extend their professional knowledge by drawing on a wide range of education or education related subjects.

Credit

The Diploma of Educational Studies articulates with the Bachelor of Educational Studies and all subjects completed in the Diploma are credited towards the Bachelor degree.

Students in the degree program may use the Diploma as an exit point should they decide to withdraw from the Bachelor of Educational Studies, however, students must meet the Diploma criteria (i.e. no credit granted in the course) to be able to graduate with the award.

The Associate Degree in Educational Studies is an exit point only, should a student decide to withdraw from the Bachelor of Educational Studies program.

Workplace learning

There is a total of 200 hours of practicum across the program. These practicum hours include time for preparation of lesson plans and resources as well as evaluation and the  delivery of training. Students are responsible for organising appropriate sites in which to undertake their practicum and need to meet any site-related requirements and associated costs.

The practicum-related subjects are:

  • EEE303 Training Design and Assessment
  • EPT320 High Level Facilitation Skills for Post Compulsory Education
  • EPT322 Training in Workplaces
  • EPT327 Effective Teaching in VET

National Criminal Record Check

Students may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection Act 1998 as part of professional experience requirements. These checks are intended to identify people who might, because of convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, put students/clients' personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.

As such, prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a criminal record clearance or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration may limit practicum opportunities in some organisations and industries. Furthermore, criminal convictions involving violence or sexual offences may limit continued enrolment in a course and/or employment opportunities after completing the course.

If you have any queries regarding these matters, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Director.

Diploma of Educational Studies
This course is an exit point only, however in order to exit with this award the following course structure requirements apply:

Completion of 64 subject points (8 standard subjects or their equivalent) taught by CSU or subjects designated as 'CSU subjects' (i.e. those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations), comprising:

• completion of at least 48 subject points (six of the eight standards subjects) in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator. The two remaining subjects are free electives.
• normally these subjects will be undertaken at Levels 1 and 2.

Associate Degree in Educational Studies
This course is an exit point only, however in order to exit with this award the following course structure requirements apply:

Completion of 128 subject points (16 standard subjects or their equivalent), comprising:

• completion of at least 88 subject points (11 of the 16 standard subjects) in Education-based or Education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator, including at least four subjects at Level 2 (or its equivalent); and,
• completion of at least 64 subject points (8 of the 16 standard subjects) by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as CSU subjects (i.e those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

Bachelor of Educational Studies
The following course structure requirements apply:

Completion of 192 subject points (24 standard subjects or their equivalent), comprising:

• completion of at least 128 subject points (16 of the 24 standard subjects) in Education-based or Education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Coordinator, including at least four subjects at Level 2 (or its equivalent) and four subjects at Level 3 or 4 (or its equivalent); and,
• completion of at least 64 subject points (8 of the standard 24 subjects) by taking subjects taught by CSU or subjects designated as CSU subjects (i.e. those subjects offered under affiliation agreements between CSU and external organisations).

Level 1 Subjects

EED110 Child Development: The Early Years
EED114 Transitions in Middle Schooling
EEL104 History and Philosophy of Australian Education
EEL106 Creating Learning Experiences
EEL120 Social Context of Vocational Education and Training
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR108 Economics & Politics of the Sports Industry
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
EMA114 Music Education: Performance & Practice
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process
EMC101 Let's Count
EMH104 HSIE: Learning About People, Places and the Past
EML102 Written Communication
EML106 Everyday Language and Literacies: Learning and Practice
EMM106 Mathematical and Scientific Learning in the Early Years
EMR105 Health and Physical Education Studies
EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
IKC100 Indigenous Health
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
IKC102 Indigenous Australian Cultures
IKC103 Indigenous Australian Histories
INF100 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF104 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
INF105 The Digital Environment
INF106 Information Sources and Services

Level 2 Subjects
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EEB206 Pedagogies and Practice for Social Justice
EEB220 Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Vocational Education and Training
EED208 Aboriginal & Cultural Pedagogies
EED214 Identity, Relationships and Education
EEL203 Assessment for Learning
EEL204 Child Health and Safety
EEL205 Early Childhood Management: Policy and Practice
EHR200 Exercise Testing, Prescription and Rehabilitation
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR211 Functional Anatomy and Human Performance
EHR212 Young People's Health and Wellbeing: Perspectives and Pedagogies
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR217 Principles of Sports Coaching and Performance
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR219 Games, Sports and Contemporary Physical Activities
EHR220 Sports Media 2
EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity
EHR222 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory Health
EHR223 Gymnastics & Dance
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development & Ageing
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EMA210 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EMH205 HSIE: Teaching About People, Places and the Past
EMM209 Mathematics: Content & Pedagogy
EMM210 Mathematics in the Primary Years
EMR205 PDHPE: Health & Movement Studies
EMR207 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EMS207 Science and Technology Curriculum Studies
EMT203 Design & Technologies: An Introduction
IKC200 Contemporary Indigenous Australian Realities
IKC201 Comparative Indigenous Studies
IKC202 Indigenous Australians and Literatures: Critical Endeavours
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF203 Information Literacy
INF205 Literature and Other Resources for Children and Youth
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF210 Collections
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF213 Information Architecture for the Web

Level 3 Subjects
EEA305 The Teaching and Learning Environment
EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
EEB308 Teaching Adult Numeracy in VET
EEB309 Wellness and Wellbeing
EEB311 Teaching Adult Literacy in VET
EEB330 Developing the Vocational Education and Training Practitioner
EED306 Diverse Learners
EED307 Planning for Diverse Learners
EED308 Adolescence and Learning
EEE314 Assessment and Reporting
EEL320 Learning Theories for Post Compulsory Education
EEP304 Diversity and Difference in Early Childhood Education
EEP305 Multiple Understandings
EHR300 Neuromechanical Basis of Movement and Rehabilitation
EHR303 Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity
EHR305 Young People & Health Advocacy
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR314 Exercise for Special Populations
EHR315 Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
EHR319 Sensory-Motor Integration and Rehabilitation
EHR322 Major Sporting Events in Society
EHR325 Advanced Conditioning
EHR326 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport Injury
EHR327 Indigenous Peoples: Sport, Identity & Culture
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement
EHR330 Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR333 Politics & Economics in Sport
ELN302 Literacies for the Future
EMA303 Creative Arts 2: Content & Context of Creative Arts K-6
EMA320 Curriculum Method: Music in the Secondary School
EMC305 Investigation: Mathematics, Science and Technology
EML302 Investigation: Literacy
EML305 ESL (English as a second language) Teaching
EML306 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Primary Years
EML309 Primary English Curriculum: Text Construction, Pedagogy & Processes
EMM310 Mathematics Curriculum
EMR302 Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Curriculum
EMS308 Science & Technology Curriculum
ESS305 Inclusive Education
ESS306 Programming, Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
ESS314 Education and Diversity in Middle Schooling
IKC300 Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Race and Representation
IKC301 Wiradjuri Language
IKC302 Human Rights and Indigenous Australians
IKC303 Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control
INF303 The Information Society
INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF317 Government, Organisational and Private Records
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF320 Web Usability
INF321 Introduction to Research
INF322 Advanced Web Design and Publishing
INF323 Knowledge Management Systems
INF325 Value-Added Information Services
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF328 Application of Bibliographic Standards
INF329 Leadership in Library Services to Children and Youth
INF330 Library Services for Children and Youth
INF332 Community Outreach
INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies
INF334 Data Management
INF335 Records, Archives and Society
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF339 Community Informatics

Level 4 Subjects
EEB419 Education Studies: Indigenous Studies
EEB423 Leadership and Management
EEB424 Workplace and Professional Literacy and Numeracy
EEB427 Leading Early Childhood
EEB428 Digital Literacy in Adult and Vocational Education
EEB429 Issues of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice in Adult and Vocational Education
EEB432 Learning and Teaching Through Text in Adult and Vocational Education
EEB433 Educational Transitions
EEB434 Leadership in Early Childhood
EED403 Environmental Sustainability in Early Childhood
EED406 Education Studies: Teaching & Learning
EED407 Families, Communities and Early Childhood Services
EED417 Education Studies: Child Development & Learning
EED421 Education Studies: Inclusive Education
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
EED442 Teaching for Learning
EEL407 Mentoring/Workplace PD Strategies for VET
EEL414 Creating and Maintaining Supportive Learning Environments
EEL441 Literacies for Learning
EEL445 The Individual in Society
EEP400 Indigenous Education Studies
EEP417 Rights of the Child
EEP418 Education Studies: Contextualising Primary Education
EEP421 Educational Transitions in Multiple Contexts
EEP422 Child, Family and Community: EC Contexts
EEP423 Managing the Adult Learning Environment
EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education
EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EHR403 Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions
EHR404 Exercise Psychology in Rehabilitation Settings
EHR408 Sporting Contract & Employment
EHR416 Advanced Concepts in Exercise Science
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning
EMA415 Curriculum Studies: Creative Arts
EMA441 Curriculum Method 1: Visual Art
EMA442 Curriculum Method 2: Visual Art
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education & Training in Schools
EMH419 Curriculum Studies: Society & Environment
EMH441 Curriculum Method 1: Society and Environment
EMH442 Curriculum Method 2: Society & Environment
EML400 Classroom Implications of Children's Film & Television
EML409 Children's Literature
EML433 Primary English Curriculum: Reading, Process & Pedagogy
EML441 Curriculum Method 1: English
EML442 Curriculum Method 2: English
EML443 Curriculum Method 1: Drama
EML444 Curriculum Method 2: Drama
EML445 Curriculum Method 1: Languages (LOTE)
EML446 Curriculum Method 2: Languages (LOTE)
EML447 Issues in Contemporary English and Literacy Education
EMM415 Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics
EMM441 Curriculum Method 1: Mathematics
EMM442 Curriculum Method 2: Mathematics
EMR416 Curriculum Studies: Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
EMR441 Curriculum Method 1: Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
EMR442 Curriculum Method 2: Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
EMS418 Curriculum Studies: Science & Technology
EMS441 Curriculum Method 1: Science
EMS442 Curriculum Method 2: Science
EMT409 Technology for Adult Learning and Teaching
EMT441 Curriculum Method: Agriculture
EMT443 Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology
EMT444 Curriculum Method 2: Information Technology
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technology and Applied Studies
ESC407 Classroom Technologies
ESC413 Web Pedagogies
ESC415 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
ESG401 Extending & Enriching the Curriculum for Gifted Learners
ESR401 Teaching in Rural Secondary Schools
ESR404 Education in Rural Places
ESS412 Developing Individual Education Programs
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
ESS424 Early Intervention and Inclusion
ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School
ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom
ESS441 Inclusive Learning & Teaching
ETL401 Introduction to Teacher Librarianship
ETL402 Literature Across the Curriculum
IKC400 Wiradjuri Culture and Heritage
IKC401 Rebuilding Australia's Indigenous Nations
INF405 The Digital Environment
INF406 Information Sources and Services
INF409 Online Reference Services
INF415 Management of Information Agencies
INF425 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF429 The Information Society
INF430 Audiovisual Archiving
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2
INF433 Information Literacy
INF435 Collections
INF440 Information Architecture for the Web
INF441 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF443 Creating and Preserving Digital Content
INF446 Fundamentals of Web Publishing

Note:
• The advice provided will take account of the availability of subjects and the meeting of any prerequisites, and the requirements regarding completion of higher level subjects. All students will be required to undertake Working With Children and Criminal Record Check during the first session of enrolment. Please refer to the Course Coordinator for further details.

• It is recommended, however, that students complete Level 1 subjects before completing Level 2 subjects and Level 2 subjects before completing Level 3 and Level 4 subjects. Subject selection should be made in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Concurrent Course Structure for Bachelor of Education (K-12) and Bachelor of Education (Health/PE) Student Cohorts

For the course structure of the concurrent programs, discipline subject choice will be prescribed in general alignment with Key Learning Areas. Students enrolled in these courses have the option to concurrently enrol from Session 1, Year 3 in consultation with the Course Director (Secondary).

QUALIFIED TEACHERS - RETRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE

Qualified Primary Teachers Retraining for Secondary Teaching and Additional Teaching Area/s for Qualified Secondary Teachers

SECONDARY

The following sequence of subjects relates to staff obtaining a teaching area major, as defined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), in each of the following high school discipline areas. Subject selection should be approved in consultation with the Course Director (Secondary).

Secondary English
A major in English with at least three subjects of textual studies including literature. Other subjects may be drawn from communications, creative writing, linguistics and media studies.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two English Discipline Subjects at Level 1 (16 subject points)
Two English Discipline Subjects at Level 2 (16 subject points)
Two English Discipline Subjects at Level 3 (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or English Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Secondary Mathematics
A major in pure or applied Mathematics (must include algebra and calculus). One subject in statistics may be included.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Mathematics Discipline Subjects at Level 1 (16 subject points)
Two Mathematics Discipline Subjects at Level 2 (16 subject points)
Two Mathematics Discipline Subjects at Level 3 (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or Mathematics Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Secondary Science
Science constitutes four separate disciplines. To have a major in the discipline the following combinations apply.

Major Biology
A major in Biology requires four subjects in Biology and two subjects in either Chemistry or Physics, comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Biology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Biology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 1 Discipline Subjects for Physics or Chemistry (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or Science Discipline Subject at Level 3 (8 subject points)

Major Chemistry
A major in Chemistry requires four subjects in Chemistry and two subjects in either Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science, comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):

Two Level 1 Chemistry Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Chemistry Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 1 Discipline Subjects at Level 1 for Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or Science Discipline Subject at Level 3 (8 subject points)

Major Earth and Environmental Science
A major in Earth and Environmental Science requires one subject in Earth and Environmental Science and two subjects in Chemistry or Physics and one subject in Biology and two other Science subjects, comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
One Level 1 Earth and Environmental Science Discipline Subject (8 subject points)
One Level 2 Biology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)
Two Level 1 Chemistry or Physics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 (or above) Discipline Subjects in any Science discipline (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)

Major Physics
A major in Physics requires four subjects in Physics and two subjects in either Biology, Chemistry or Earth and Environmental Science, comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Physics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Physics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 1 Discipline Subjects for Biology, Chemistry or Earth and Environmental Science
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or Science Discipline Subject at Level 3 (8 subject points)

Secondary HSIE (Human Society and its Environment)
Major Secondary Aboriginal Studies
A major in Aboriginal Studies in areas such as contact and Aboriginal history, anthropology, Aboriginal literature, Aboriginal language and linguistics.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Indigenous Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Indigenous Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Indigenous Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Business Studies
A major in Business related Studies including at least one subject in Finance or Accounting and one subject of Business Management. Remaining subjects can be drawn from Business Law, Economics, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Business Management.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Business Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Business Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Business Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other Business Studies related Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Economics
Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Economics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Economics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Economics Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other Economics related Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Geography
Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Geography Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Geography Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Geography Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other Geography related Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Legal Studies
Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Legal Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Legal Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Legal Studies Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other Legal Studies related Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Modern History
A major in Modern History in areas such as Australian History, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography and modern history.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Modern History Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Modern History Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Modern History Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Modern History Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Society and Culture
A major in Society and Culture in areas such as Aboriginal Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Asian or Pacific Studies, Civics, Cultural Studies, Government, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion Studies, Social Communication and Sociology.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Society & Culture Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Society & Culture Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Society & Culture Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Society & Culture Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Studies of Religion
A major in Studies of Religion in areas such as studies in religion preferably comparative religions and culture.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Religion Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Religion Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Religion Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Religion Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Secondary Technology and Applied Studies
Major Agricultural Technology
A major in Agricultural Technology in areas such as Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology or Horticulture and must include studies of plants and animals, animal care, agricultural enterprises and chemical safety.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Agricultural Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Agricultural Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Agricultural Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Agricultural Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Computing Technology Information Systems
A major in Computing Technology Information Studies requires at least two subjects that develop skills in information and communication technologies and information systems such as database design, including relational databases and communication systems/networking.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Information Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Computing Technology Software Design
A major in Computing Technology Software Design requires at least two subjects that develop skills in design and development of software such as programming in a computer based language and system analysis, design, development and testing.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 IT Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Information Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Design and Technology
A major in Design or Design related study in areas such as Fashion Design, Graphic Design, and two subjects of practical application in designing and producing in one or more of the following technology related areas of agriculture, computing.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Design & Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Design & Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Design & Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Design & Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Food Technology
A major in Food Technology including theoretical studies and practical applications in the areas of food industry, such as Australian, food manufacture, food product development, contemporary food issues, food marketplace.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
One Level 1 Food Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)
One Level 2 Food Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)
Four Level 3 Food Technology Discipline Subjects (32 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Food Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Graphics and Multimedia Technology
A major in Graphic Design or Multi-media Design including computer aided design and theoretical studies and practical applications in three of the following areas of cabinet drawing, computer animation, product and technical illustration.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Graphic Design Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Graphic Design Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Graphic Design Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Graphic Design & Multimedia Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Industrial Technology
A major in Industrial Design, Industrial Technology including areas such as wood, metals.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Industrial Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Industrial Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Industrial Technology Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or any other related Industrial Technology Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Major Secondary Drama
A major in Drama including all of the following: Performance, Production, Theory and preferably Australian Drama.

Comprising the following (equivalent of 64 subject points):
Two Level 1 Drama Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 2 Drama Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
Two Level 3 Drama Discipline Subjects (16 subject points)
One Curriculum Method Subject (8 subject points)
and
One Professional Experience Subject (8 subject points)
or
Any other CSU Education or Drama Discipline Subject (8 subject points)

Qualified Teachers Retraining for Primary Teaching or upgrading an earlier Primary education degree

PRIMARY

The following sequence of subjects is suggested to provide accreditation for primary teaching. Consultation with the Course Director (Primary) for final selections is recommended before final enrolment. A credit package (up to 96 credit points) will be negotiated on an individual basis for previous qualifications.

Eight (8) Primary Curriculum subjects (at Levels 1,2 or 3), comprising to the amount of 64 credit points:
- at least two (2) English Curriculum subjects;
- at least two (2) Mathematics Curriculum subjects; and,
- at least one (1) Science Curriculum subject
as well as an additional 32 credit points comprised of:
One Level 2 or Level 3 Indigenous Pedagogies subject (8 credit points)
One Level 2 or Level 3 Inclusive Education subject (8 credit points)
One Level 2 Classroom Management subject (8 credits points); and,
One Professional Experience subject (Level 2 or 3) (8 credit points)

Note:
• The advice provided will take account of the availability of subjects and the meeting of any prerequisites, and the requirements regarding completion of higher level subjects. Some students will be required to undertake Working With Children and Criminal Record Check during the first session of enrolment. Please refer to the Course Director (Secondary or Primary) for further details.

• It is recommended that students complete Level 1 subjects before completing Level 2 subjects and Level 2 subjects before completing Level 3 and Level 4 subjects. Subject selection should be made in consultation with the relevant Course Coordinator or Course Director (Secondary or Primary).

* Professional experience subjects need to be selected and coordinated with the relevant Course Director (Secondary or Primary) and the Professional Experience Coordinator via the Faculty Professional Experience Unit.

Enrolment pattern

It is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive advice from the Course Coordinator or relevant Course Director (Secondary or Primary) about subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the student's responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, assumed knowledge, and/or enrolment restrictions. Students should be aware that any subject requiring interaction with children may require them to have a Work With Children Check, Anaphylactic Shock training and/or Criminal Records Clearance. Students should confirm any additional requirements with individual Subject Coordinators.

Additional admission requirements

Literacy requirement

To be successful at studies within certain courses, students must be highly competent in spoken and written English literacy.

All students who do not have this level of competence in spoken and written English will be required to independently organise some form of coaching in English literacy, such as a short TAFE course or other form of tuition to improve their skills. Students will be advised of their options by the Head of School from the campus where they are enrolled.

If, after an agreed period of study in English literacy, a student's English literacy standard has not improved, the appropriate Head of School will provide further advice with regard to alternative career options.

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

  1. previous studies, and
  2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

  • the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
  • the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
  • a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
  • a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
  • an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
  • completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

  • voluntary or paid work experience;
  • performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
  • participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
  • completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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