C10349v3 Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Education (BEd)Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)
UAC code: 609160 (Primary) (Calendar B Autumn session), 609161 (Secondary) (Calendar B Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 087950A
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 252
Course EFTSL: 5.25
Location: City campus
Notes
This course replaces Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C10208).
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This combined degree prepares students to teach in schools from kindergarten to year 6 or years 7–12, ensuring they are well equipped to meet the challenges of local and international teaching. It is a practice-based course that aims to produce high-quality graduates through an integrated program combining the latest educational theory with professional experience. In the fourth year, students undertake a year of in-country study at an overseas university.
The degree is for students who want a strong practice-oriented teacher education qualification and the benefit of learning and studying another language and culture, which includes a year living overseas studying in their country of choice. It may appeal to students who want an international study experience or are aiming for an international career.
Career options
Career options include a primary school teacher (kindergarten to year 6), secondary school teacher (years 7–12) in a public or private school (locally or internationally, subject to meeting relevant employer requirements), a curriculum consultant, educational researcher or educator in a community setting such as a hospital, community or migrant education centre. Career options in school teaching and teaching English as a second language overseas are enhanced by international experience.
Please note: Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements. As of the date of publication, they can be found here. Both public and private sector schools can set eligibility requirements relating to academic performance among other criteria. Requirements to teach internationally can vary from country to country.
Course intended learning outcomes
This subject addresses the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
| 1.1 | Operate professionally in a range of educational settings, with particular emphasis on their specialisation (GTS 1, 2) |
| 1.2 | Design and conduct effective learning activities, assess and evaluate learning outcomes and create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (GTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
| 1.3 | Make judgements about their own learning and identify and organise their continuing professional development (GTS 3, 6) |
| 1.4 | Act as a developer of learning with colleagues and possess collaborative skills (GTS 7) |
| 1.5 | Employ contemporary technologies effectively for diverse purposes (GTS 2, 4) |
| 2.1 | Analyse and synthesise research and engage in inquiry (GTS 3) |
| 2.2 | Make well-informed contributions to contemporary debates pertinent to education (GTS 3) |
| 3.1 | Respond critically to national and global changes that affect learners, learning and the creation of a well-informed society (GTS 3) |
| 3.2 | Respect diverse societies and cultures and demonstrate inclusive practices (GTS 1, 3, 4) |
| 4.1 | Respect and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, policies and priorities and their implications for education and inclusion (GTS 1, 2) |
| 5.1 | Operate ethically with a commitment to social justice (GTS 4, 7) |
| 5.2 | Engage effectively with work related communities (GTS 3, 7) |
| 6.1 | Communicate effectively using diverse modes and technologies (GTS 2, 3, 4) |
| 6.2 | Exhibit high level numeracy and literacies (GTS 2) |
| INT.1.1 | Employ effective cultural strategies to operate within professional settings in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Conduct independent research into contemporary societies and cultures. |
| INT.2.2 | Evaluate research findings and creatively use research methods in International Studies. |
| INT.3.1 | Reflect on and use knowledge of contemporary societies to engage with diverse cultures. |
| INT.3.2 | Communicate effectively for everyday and/or professional purposes in an additional language. |
| INT.4.1 | Value Indigenous knowledges and sovereignty in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.5.1 | Develop capacity to engage with current issues and to act ethically in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English. |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
GTS = Graduate Teacher Standards
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Entrants to an accredited undergraduate teaching degree need a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English (not ESL). Students who do not meet these requirements may be able to enter the course via a UTS approved pathway.
Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education (C10350). There are a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.5 overall, with a minimum of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules, and a reading and writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 610-633 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 102-109 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 73-78 overall with a 79 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 65; or CAE: 191-199 overall with 200 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 185.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is five years of full-time study. The course may also be undertaken at a reduced load, provided it is completed within six years. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Course structure
Students must complete 252 credit points made up of 30 credit points of core subjects, a 126-credit-point major and a 96-credit-point country major choice.
Overseas study
Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students undertake professional experience totalling 80 days of supervised teaching practice in schools. An international professional experience placement is also offered.
Course completion requirements
| STM91340 Core subjects (Education) | 24cp | |
| CBK91799 Major choice | 132cp | |
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 252cp |
Course program
Example programs for students undertaking the course full time are shown below.
Course programs for each individual major and stream are available at study plan management.
| Primary major, Calendar B Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028230 Professional Experience 1: Preparation for Teaching | 6cp | |
| 028226 Beyond Culture: Diversity in Context | 6cp | |
| 028250 English Education 1 | 6cp | |
| 028239 Mathematics Education 1 | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028231 Professional Experience 2: Introduction to Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028227 Learning and Development across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 028248 Creative Arts 1: Visual Art | 6cp | |
| 028242 Science and Technology Education 1 | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028232 Professional Experience 3: Effective Teaching and Learning | 6cp | |
| 028236 Special Education: Inclusion | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028240 Mathematics Education 2 | 6cp | |
| 028249 Creative Arts 2: Music, Movement and Dance | 6cp | |
| 028251 English Education 2 | 6cp | |
| 028243 Science and Technology Education 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028228 Digital Learning Futures | 6cp | |
| 028238 Programming Assessment and Reporting | 6cp | |
| 028244 Social and Environmental Education 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028233 Professional Experience 4: Building Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028237 Issues in Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028234 Professional Experience 5: Teacher as Researcher | 6cp | |
| 028246 Personal Development, Health, Physical Education 1: Foundations of Teaching HPE | 6cp | |
| 028216 Languages Education | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028225 Issues in Education: Local and Global Contexts | 6cp | |
| 028235 Professional Experience 6: Teaching Performance Assessment and Internship | 6cp | |
| 028245 Social and Environmental Education 2 | 6cp | |
| 028247 Personal Development, Health, Physical Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in HPE | 6cp | |
| Secondary major, English, Calendar B Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028230 Professional Experience 1: Preparation for Teaching | 6cp | |
| 028226 Beyond Culture: Diversity in Context | 6cp | |
| 028271 English Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| 028992 Shaping Meaningful Worlds: Language Texts and Context | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028231 Professional Experience 2: Introduction to Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028227 Learning and Development across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 013986 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91258 English | 72cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028232 Professional Experience 3: Effective Teaching and Learning | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91258 English | 72cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028237 Issues in Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| 028225 Issues in Education: Local and Global Contexts | 6cp | |
| 028272 English Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028228 Digital Learning Futures | 6cp | |
| 028236 Special Education: Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 028273 English Teaching Methods 3 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028233 Professional Experience 4: Building Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91258 English | 72cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028234 Professional Experience 5: Teacher as Researcher | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| STM91258 English | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028235 Professional Experience 6: Teaching Performance Assessment and Internship | 6cp | |
| 028274 English Teaching Methods 4 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91258 English | 72cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91793 Electives (Education) | 6cp | |
| Secondary major, Mathematics, Calendar B Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028230 Professional Experience 1: Preparation for Teaching | 6cp | |
| 028226 Beyond Culture: Diversity in Context | 6cp | |
| 028259 Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 37151 Introduction to Statistics | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028231 Professional Experience 2: Introduction to Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028227 Learning and Development across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 013986 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91259 Mathematics | 72cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028232 Professional Experience 3: Effective Teaching and Learning | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028237 Issues in Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| 028225 Issues in Education: Local and Global Contexts | 6cp | |
| 028260 Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028228 Digital Learning Futures | 6cp | |
| 028236 Special Education: Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 028261 Mathematics Teaching Methods 3 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91259 Mathematics | 72cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028233 Professional Experience 4: Building Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| STM91259 Mathematics | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028234 Professional Experience 5: Teacher as Researcher | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91259 Mathematics | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028235 Professional Experience 6: Teaching Performance Assessment and Internship | 6cp | |
| 028262 Mathematics Teaching Methods 4 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91793 Electives (Education) | 6cp | |
| Secondary major, Science, Calendar B Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028230 Professional Experience 1: Preparation for Teaching | 6cp | |
| 028226 Beyond Culture: Diversity in Context | 6cp | |
| 028263 Science Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028231 Professional Experience 2: Introduction to Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028227 Learning and Development across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 013986 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028232 Professional Experience 3: Effective Teaching and Learning | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028237 Issues in Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| 028225 Issues in Education: Local and Global Contexts | 6cp | |
| 028264 Science Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028228 Digital Learning Futures | 6cp | |
| 028236 Special Education: Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 028265 Science Teaching Methods 3 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028233 Professional Experience 4: Building Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028234 Professional Experience 5: Teacher as Researcher | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91260 Science | 72cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028235 Professional Experience 6: Teaching Performance Assessment and Internship | 6cp | |
| 028266 Science Teaching Methods 4 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91793 Electives (Education) | 6cp | |
| Secondary major, Business Studies and Economics, Calendar B Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028230 Professional Experience 1: Preparation for Teaching | 6cp | |
| 028226 Beyond Culture: Diversity in Context | 6cp | |
| 028277 Social Sciences Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028231 Professional Experience 2: Introduction to Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| 028227 Learning and Development across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 013986 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028232 Professional Experience 3: Effective Teaching and Learning | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028237 Issues in Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| 028225 Issues in Education: Local and Global Contexts | 6cp | |
| 028278 Social Sciences Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028228 Digital Learning Futures | 6cp | |
| 028236 Special Education: Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 028281 Business Studies/Economics Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91263 Business Studies/Economics | 60cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028233 Professional Experience 4: Building Classroom Management | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| STM91263 Business Studies/Economics | 60cp | |
| Calendar B Autumn session | ||
| 028234 Professional Experience 5: Teacher as Researcher | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91263 Business Studies/Economics | 60cp | |
| Calendar B Spring session | ||
| 028235 Professional Experience 6: Teaching Performance Assessment and Internship | 6cp | |
| 028282 Business Studies/Economics Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91793 Electives (Education) | 6cp | |
Professional recognition
The course provides a teaching qualification in primary or secondary schools. It is recognised by the NSW Department of Education and Training, Independent Schools Association, Catholic Education Office, and is also recognised interstate and internationally. This course has been approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for professional accreditation. To gain employment as a teacher in NSW schools, graduates must meet the requirements of the NESA, including language proficiency and mathematics.
Other information
Further information on this course is available from the Building 10 Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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