This double degree offers majors in:
In addition to one of the majors listed, this course comprises core compulsory subjects, a minor sequence and a number of education subjects. Your double degree qualification allows you to be a qualified secondary science teacher from Years 7-12.
Students will develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation, and will be highly employable graduates in the area of science.
Teaching is a rewarding career allowing you to assist young people’s development and life choices, and graduates with secondary teaching qualifications in science are in demand in all Australian states and territories. On completion of this double degree, graduates will be provided with opportunities for employment in teaching, industry, government departments and authorities, and research laboratories.
Registration with the NSW Institute of Teachers is currently being sought.
During the four years of full-time study, students engage in a range of teaching experiences. These are integrated into each year of the course and culminate in the fourth year with the extended practicum.
The extended practicum is a 10 week internship where the student assumes a full teaching load.
Refer to the Practicum requirements section for information on:
CSU's Science Scholarships are available for on campus applicants to this course, providing $4000 per annum for up to four years (subject to satisfactory progress). Once awarded the Scholarship, the money is the student's to spend in the way that assists them most.
Applicants must achieve a University Admissions Index (UAI)(NSW) or ENTER(VIC) of 80 and above (inclusive of the Regional Bonus) to be eligible to receive the Scholarship.
To apply, download the Science Scholarships application form, complete all sections, then return the form to the Scholarships Officer before the end of October in the year prior to commencing your studies.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points (32 subjects). Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two separate awards, BSc and BTeach (Sec).
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 4 years full-time on campus |
| Course code | 213504 |
| Fees |
Commonwealth supported place |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | UAC |
| UAI cut-offs | 70.00 |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 4 years full-time - onshore (within Australia) |
| Course code | CRICOS code:
036173D Program code: 3454SC |
| Fees | Onshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
The Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science double degree program is of 256 points duration, including the following:
The remaining 40 or 32 points (according to the Bachelor of Science major chosen) are free elective subjects.
Bachelor of Science core compulsory subjects (24 points)
SCI200 Introduction to Spatial Science and Data Visualisation
SCI100 What is Science?
STA201 Scientific Statistics
Bachelor of Science Majors available to be taken in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) double degree (64 points)
Bachelor of Science Minors available to be taken in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) double degree (32 points)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) Education Studies subjects (56 points)
EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education
EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
EED442 Teaching for Learning
EEL441 Literacies for Learning
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) Curriculum Studies subjects (16 points)
EMS441 Curriculum Method 1: Science
EMS442 Curriculum Method 2: Science
EMM441 Curriculum Method 1: Mathematics
EMM442 Curriculum Method 2: Mathematics
EMT443 Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) Professional Experience subjects (16 points)
EPT441 Professional Experience 1
EPT442 Professional Experience 2
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) Education Option subject (8 points)
ESR401 Teaching in Rural Secondary Schools
ESC401 Introduction to Educational Computing
EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
Bachelor of Science course requirements (192 points) are met in the double degree structure as follows:
Free elective subjects - 72 or 64 points, according to the major chosen - 32 points of the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) compulsory subjects can be credited towards this free elective component; the remaining 32 or 40 points (according to the Bachelor of Science major chosen) must be taken from subjects offered by the Faculty of Science, or from MTH, STA or ITC coded subjects;
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) course requirements (192 points) are met in the double degree course structure as follows:
Bachelor of Science major subject sequence (minimum of 64 points) can be credited towards the Discipline Major Studies component of the BTeach (Secondary) course.
Bachelor of Science minor subject sequence (32 points) can be credited towards the Discipline Minor Studies component of the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) course.
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) 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.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
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.
The NSW Institute of Teachers require that all students who graduate from this course meet the prerequisite standard of literacy.
The assumed knowledge/entry requirement is;
Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language or other English studies to an equivalent standard.
Where you do not meet these entry requirements, CSU offers concurrent study in English before graduation.
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.
Most states in Australia (except NSW) require preservice teachers to undergo a Working with Children Check (WCC) prior to undertaking a placement in a school or early childhood service. The checks are intended to identify people who have convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, who may put patients’/clients’ personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
NSW and other state schools only require the WCC for students undertaking an internship.
Prospective students should be aware that not passing a criminal record clearance may make it difficult for them to complete a teacher education course satisfactorily because of the unavailability of suitable school or preschool experiences. Preservice teachers who participate in Internship programs in NSW DET schools will be required to have a Working with Children Check.
In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration every year of the program, indicating if they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.
The Department of Health in NSW, and most other states, currently require all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo a Working with Children Check.
Currently, NSW Department of Sport & Recreation have the same guidelines as NSW DET.
If you have any queries regarding this matter, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.
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