Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) – International Relations and Asian Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) – International Relations and Asian Studies
In a fast-changing world, tomorrow belongs to people who are ready for anything. We’ll train you to be a critical thinker, not a narrow specialist. This degree will put you on the path to a Master of Teaching, and a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. Alternatively, you can…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In a fast-changing world, tomorrow belongs to people who are ready for anything. We’ll train you to be a critical thinker, not a narrow specialist.
This degree will put you on the path to a Master of Teaching, and a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. Alternatively, you can graduate with a combined early childhood and primary teaching qualification, enabling you to teach in both early childhood and primary settings. It will also give you the skills you need to explore your prospects beyond the classroom.
This degree will put you on the path to a Master of Teaching, and a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher. Alternatively, you can graduate with a combined early childhood and primary teaching qualification, enabling you to teach in both early childhood and primary settings. It will also give you the skills you need to explore your prospects beyond the classroom.
Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Teaching (Birth – 5 Years / Birth – 12 Years) via the Transition to Teaching pathway. Completion of both the Bachelor and Master programs provides a teaching qualification for Early Childhood or Early Childhood and Primary teaching. Eligible students will receive advice during their final study session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) regarding how to accept an offer into the Postgraduate course to attain a teaching qualification.
The program incorporates Work Integrated Learning providing 20 days of professional experience in an early childhood setting. Students will immerse themselves in the setting and demonstrate the capacity to work effectively with children Birth – 5 years.
Students also complete an Engaged Learning Pool subject which gives them a choice of completing an internship, service learning, study tour (incl overseas), or to gaining 25 hours of engaged learning in a primary school by studying Teachers as Change Makers.
This major has been designed to meet the needs of Australian government, business and society to engage the states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national interests and as part of the globalisation process. It provides students with the opportunity to study contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries and the international issues affecting Australia’s interests and role in the region and in the world at large. The major area also includes a range of subjects concerned with the United States and Europe as well as with Asia itself, and subjects in international relations covering other parts of the world. It seeks to produce graduates with a broad, liberal education with the skills to mediate between Australia and the world in general and Asia in particular through political, economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic and strategic links. Students are encouraged to undertake a minor in an Asian language in conjunction with the major. Employment opportunities may be found in the State and Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the media, business and industry, education and research.
Your career
With this degree, you can go on to a great career in education, child and family support services, education policy, curriculum development and administration.
It’s also the first step on your journey towards a Master of Teaching (Birth–5 Years/Birth–12 Years) and a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher.
Government roles
Non-government organisation roles (policy development, administrative support, and advocacy)
Higher education or private education roles (tutoring, student support, working in professional services)
Media and communications organisations
Advertising
Arts and cultural organisations (gallery assistants, public programs)
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
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