education - Faculty of Social Sciences

EDUCATION
UOW COURSES IN
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION / PRIMARY EDUCATION / MATHEMATICS EDUCATION / SCIENCE EDUCATION /
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION / MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY & SECONDARY) / EDUCATION STUDIES
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Take control of your life like never before
at UOW. Choose your degree. Choose a
major. Choose elective subjects, and make
exactly the study program you want.
FIVE REASONS
TO STUDY
EDUCATION
AT UOW
Our degrees provide students
with authentic learning
experiences, preparing them
to work with young children,
parents, families, communities
and other professionals in a
range of educational settings.
1. EARLY START
The new Early Start facility will connect
UOW’s regional campuses with early
childhood education and care services
across NSW. Distinguished academics
from Australia and overseas, with a focus
on the earliest years of life, collaborate
within the Early Start initiative to enrich
teaching, learning and research.
Within the Early Start facility is the Early
Start Discovery Space - an exciting new
destination for toddlers and children
(aged up to 12) and their families. The
Discovery Space is like nothing else
you’ve seen before, offering interactive
playful experiences to inspire imagination
and ignite a love of learning. Come on an
adventure where together children and
adults explore, discover and create. You
might just be amazed.
2. HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH &
TEACHING
UOW academics in the School of
Education are expert researchers and
quality educators which allows you to
grow your passion and motivation for
teaching while ensuring you are ready for
a contemporary career. Our academics
are at the forefront of their specialisations
- they are passionate about teaching and
learning, published authors, and accredited
professionals.
BE SOMEONE YOU’RE PROUD OF
Challenge yourself and come out on top
at UOW. Tackle big ideas in your degree,
push yourself and travel the world on
international exchange, bring your learning
to life with a UOWx program such as
mentoring local students.
THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
Study where the brightest people take the
time to learn your name. You’ll be more
than a number at UOW, and be taught by
world famous educators and researchers.
Outside of class, you’ll be part of a campus
culture defined by fun and friendship.
3. REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Learn by doing and gain global
connections! You will have opportunities
for local, rural and international
professional experiences where you
to learn by observation and apply your
skills in real world education contexts.
You can also study overseas with
UOW’s international exchange program,
study abroad partners, and Education’s
international cultural immersion programs.
4. MENTORING & SUPPORT
TOWARD CAREER READY
GRADUATES
We have support programs and people to
enable you to successfully complete your
degree. We can help build connections with
peers, academic staff and professional
educators to prepare you for your future
career. This includes community outreach
coordinators and careers consultants,
who provide targeted services (specifically
to the education sector) and support
to increase employability and graduate
satisfaction.
5. MODERN FACILITIES
You will work with the latest technology
so that you are well prepared for when
you enter the workforce. Facilities include
our own Curriculum Resource Library
and classrooms equipped with interactive
whiteboards. You will gain access to the
latest research in teacher education and
practice through the extensive resources
available at the UOW library.
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Education
– The Early Years
(Birth – 5 years)
ATAR
DURATION
STARTS UAC
CRICOS
LOCATIONS
70 / 90 (DS)
4 years
Autumn (February)
755111 / 755211 (DS)
064117B / 081896F (DS)
Wollongong, Shoalhaven,
Batemans Bay, Bega
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years is an exciting and innovative approach
to professional preparation of teacher qualified professionals in the Early Childhood
Education and Care sector. It recognises the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of
the Early Education Teacher. It also recognises the significance of enriched educational
opportunities and experiences for all children in the early years necessary to ensure their
present and future health, development and wellbeing.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
It focuses on extending and enriching young children’s learning from birth through to five
years and transition to school, providing children with opportunities to maximise their
potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.
You can work in specialist children’s programs including disability and early intervention, and
broader child and family services in quality education and care in Commonwealth, State and Local
government programs responsible for supporting children and their families with complex needs.
In this degree you will focus on the development of very young children being connected
to family, community, culture and place. You will learn about:
The career of an Early Education Teacher is full of many responsibilities, roles and challenges,
and like most worthwhile endeavours it is often demanding, exciting and rewarding.
ƒƒ child development,
ƒƒ improving educational and developmental outcomes for children,
ƒƒ contemporary theories and approaches to curriculum development and
implementation,
ƒƒ establishing respectful and caring relationships with children and their families,
ƒƒ cultural and social diversity,
ƒƒ developing partnerships with additional services,
ƒƒ early intervention and transition to school,
ƒƒ leadership and advocacy, as well as
ƒƒ creating physical and social learning environments designed to deliver a holistic
approach to children’s learning.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
There are high employment opportunities for Early Years graduates, and varied employment
options. You can choose to be an Early Education teacher or Centre Director in early childhood
education and care centres. You can also choose a career in educational policy, non-government
organisations, training and development.
You will have opportunities to participate in student exchange and study abroad programs,
international cultural immersion programs and participation in University hosted international
early childhood teacher education programs.
ACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years is accredited through the Australian Children’s
Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). This is an approved early childhood teaching
qualification for the purpose of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This degree combines university and professional experience throughout the course, with
some subjects offered face-to-face on campus and others using a flexible and blended
mode of delivery, including online learning.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS IN PRACTICE (PPP)
You will be part of the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program for the duration
of your degree where you are paired with an early childhood education and care centre for
a continuous professional mentoring program throughout your entire degree, giving you
invaluable industry experience and professional connections, and enhancing employment
pathways. In fourth year you will work with your experienced mentor on a substantial
year-long project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program where you spend up to 16
weeks teaching in early childhood education and care centres, which will span across the
length of your degree.
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
The Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for highachieving students who wish to continue their studies through honours and research
degrees. As a Dean’s Scholar you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study
and to UOW. You will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges,
invitations to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events. There
is also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences,
community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15
hours per year.
I gained so much
through these
practical experiences
and casual work in Early
Childhood Education and Care
centres, because although I had
experience working in the sector
before beginning my degree, you
learn so much from other people
and other centres.
It was great to then come to
class, share these experiences
and explore new ideas with my
fellow Early Years students. It’s
just something that keeps me
interested and excited about
my job.
HONOURS PROGRAM
You can apply for the Honours program, which is an embedded fourth year involving a
research project under academic supervision. Entry to honours is based on application
and merit.
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DOLORES FITZPATRICK
Bachelor of Education – The Early Years
Illawarra Area Child Care Community Scholarship Recipient
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Social
Science (Education
for Change)^
Social Sciences help transform the lives of individuals, families and communities by
understanding, explaining, predicting and changing human behaviour and environments. To
do this social science students engage in interdisciplinary study about human behaviour,
including foundations in psychology, social policy, sociology, human geography, research
methodology, indigenous studies, and social determinants of health and wellbeing.
ATAR70
DURATION
3 years
STARTS Autumn (March)
UAC081145A
LOCATION
Wollongong (UAC 755300
Batemans Bay (UAC 755302)*
Bega (UAC 755303)*
Shoalhaven (UAC 755301)*
Nationally and globally, there is an urgent need for reflective scholarly practitioners and
researchers who are able to contribute to understanding the complex and changing needs
of people throughout their lives, and in diverse communities in the face of technological,
economic and social change.
*campus offerings may be subject to change
^ New for 2016, subject to final approval
TEACHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS
HSC SCHOOL LEAVER
(UAC Applicants)
EDUACTION FOR CHANGE MAJOR
PRIMARY TEACHING
This major intersects with the aspiration of the Social Sciences i.e. to transform lives and
understand human behaviour. The theme of this major reflects how education is and can
be a major influencing factor to bring about change in society. Education for Change draws
on a range of topics including Advocacy, Indigenous Studies, Social Equity, Social Justice,
Social Policy, Gender and Inequality. Embedded within this major is the opportunity for
students to undertake a Service Learning placement.
SECONDARY TEACHING
3 BAND 5’s (1 being English)
YES
NO
Bachelor of
Health and
Physical
Education
4 Years
PATHWAY TO A BACHELOR OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
A new major has been added to the Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) called Education for
Change. Enrolling in this course will provide a pathway to Primary Education for students
who do not receive 3 Band 5s.
Bachelor of
Education
(Primary)
4 years
You will need to declare your Education For Change as your major in the BSS at the time
of enrolment.
If you wish to use this pathway as a means of transferring into the Bachelor of Primary
Education you must complete and pass all 8 subjects of the first year of the Bachelor
of Social Science (Education for Change). You will then be eligible to apply for transfer
and will commence primary education. Upon transfer, you will receive 48 credit points of
specified and unspecified credit thus the duration of their time in the Primary Education
degree will be 3 years.
(Undergraduate Degrees)
Bachelor
of Maths
Education
4 Years
Bachelor of Business – 3 Years
PRIMARY
TEACHER
Those students who decide to stay in the BSS- (Education For Change) will be eligible
to apply for the Masters of Teaching (Primary) at the completion of their undergraduate
degree.
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
WORKING WITH CHILDREN
CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
1 OF THE
FOLLOWING
Bachelor of Arts – 3 Years
All students entering the Bachelor of Primary Education after 1 year in the BSS will
complete 80 days of Professional Experience.
The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for high-achieving
students. You will have extended subject loads, and guaranteed entry to the Bachelor
of Social Science Honours degree. You will have extended library privileges, invitations
to attend School workshops and seminars and networking events. There’s also the
opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community
research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.
Bachelor of Social
Science (Education for
Change) – 3 Years
Bachelor of Creative Arts – 3 Years
Bachelor of Mathematics – 3 Years
Bachelor
of Science
Education
4 Years
Bachelor of Science – 3 Years
PASS FIRST YEAR
Bachelor of Social Science (other majors) – 3 Years
Transfer to Bachelor
Education Primary 2nd year
SECONDARY
TEACHER
Masters of
Teaching
(Primary)
2 years
Masters of
Teaching
(Secondary)
2 years
PRIMARY
TEACHER
SECONDARY
TEACHER
KEY
Teaching qualifications
New students enrolling will be required to complete the new online
Working with Children Check at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au and
clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.
Pathways to teaching
qualifications
For students who do not meet
the required ATAR, the UOW
College Program can be a
pathway into some teacher
education programs.
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EDUCATION
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DEAN’S SCHOLAR
The Bachelor Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for high-achieving
students who wish to continue their studies through honours and research degrees. As a
Dean’s Scholar you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study and to UOW.
You will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations
to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events. There is also the
opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community
research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.
HONOURS PROGRAM
Bachelor of Primary
Education
ATAR
75 / 90 (DS)
DURATION
4 years
STARTS Autumn (February)
LOCATIONWollongong
UAC
755112 / 755212 (DS)
CRICOS
059750G / 081899C (DS)
As of 2016 any student wishing to enter into a
Bachelor of Primary Education must receive 3 Band 5s
in their HSC results, and one of those Band 5s MUST
be in English (Advanced or Standard). N.B. this rule
does not apply to Early Years or Secondary Education.
Primary teaching is a rewarding profession that can change lives. The Bachelor of
Primary Education is a 4 year accredited qualification preparing graduates for the
rewarding role of being a primary school educator. A primary school teacher educates
children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (ages 5 to 12 years) and teaches all areas of the
Australian primary curriculum. UOW Bachelor of Primary Education graduates focus on
educating the ‘whole child’ and promote lifelong learning in children.
The degree aims to develop reflective, professional teachers, acknowledging the role of
the teacher in the community, the demands of emerging technologies and the increasingly
diverse classroom environment.
In addition to studying the subjects in the Australian curriculum, you will focus on
educational foundation subjects including Professional Studies, Teaching Gifted Learners,
Aboriginal Education, Learners with Exceptional Needs, Educational Research, and
Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The degree combines university and classroom experience throughout the course,
using on-campus, on-site and online learning environments. In addition to your core
pedagogy and speciality subjects you can choose to study an education minor in Quality
Mathematics Teaching, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Literacy and
Teaching, Environmental Education, The Arts, Special Education or English as a Second
Language (ESL).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program which will occur each
year of the Bachelor of Primary Education degree at UOW, with the first in-school
placement commencing in the first session of the degree. Through your involvement
in both teaching within the classroom and in whole school activities you will have the
opportunity to experience the ‘life of a primary school teacher’. You can undertake
professional experience in local schools throughout the course, and can also apply for
‘out-of-area’ or rural professional experiences.
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You can apply for the Honours program, which is an embedded fourth year involving a
research project under academic supervision. Entry to honours is based on application
and merit.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
You will have the opportunity for international professional experiences, and to study
overseas with UOW’s international exchange and study abroad partners, and international
cultural immersion programs.
ACCREDITATION
This degree is accredited by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
(BOSTES) and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions
nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside Australia are advised to check
with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for local requirement.
“It is true that employees recognise the high expectations UOW places on its
students. My experiences from studying at UOW have modelled the person and
teacher that I have become today.
Studying at UOW provided me with the opportunities to extend my horizons, to meet new
inspiring people, explore innovative ideas and develop a love and passion for teaching.
As a graduate, I am now equipped with the skills, connections, relationships and experiences
to educate the children of the future. My success, love for teaching and education would not
have transpired without UOW’s Bachelor of Primary Education.”
LAURA DOUGLAS
Bachelor of Primary Education (Class I Honours)
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Mathematics
Education
ATAR
DURATION
STARTS UAC
CRICOS
73 / 90 (DS
4 years
Autumn (February)
755102 / 755202 (DS)
051340B / 069475F (DS)
2 units of Mathematics is essential, highly
recommended advanced Mathematics or further
This degree focuses on developing mathematical knowledge and professional teaching
skills and will prepare you for work as a high school Mathematics teacher. Mathematics is
a discipline central to many branches of science and commerce. Given its wide variety of
applications, teaching the next generation of mathematicians requires specific skills. UOW
Mathematics Education involves both learning mathematics but more importantly how to
teach it effectively. There is also an opportunity to complete a Mathematics major as part
of this degree.
During this four-year degree you will study a combination of maths and education
subjects, allowing you to practically apply both disciplines throughout your degree.
Mathematics subjects including calculus, algebra, statistics and mathematical modelling
are complemented with education subjects about teaching and learning including learning
and development, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), professional teaching
skills, curriculum studies and meeting learners’ needs.
SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, UOW offers five Mathematics Secondary Education Scholarships valued
at $1,500p.a. to students starting this degree with an ATAR above 80 and Band 5 in
Advanced Mathematics or equivalent.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Your program of study will include mathematical content areas of calculus, algebra,
statistics and mathematical modelling. This course also includes content related
to teaching and learning strategies and allows for the practical application of these
disciplines throughout your degree.
“I’ve always been really good at
maths but never really considered
teaching as a career path until
Year 11 when I helped some of my
classmates and found I really enjoyed it.”
“Studying at UOW was always my goal.
Over the years I’ve considered other
universities, but none of them have the
range of facilities that UOW does. It also
has a great reputation, which will open up
more career opportunities for me.
“My Mathematics Education degree
is something I will be able to take
everywhere. At the moment, my ideal job
would be working as a maths teacher at a
boarding school in England.”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program. You will have a wide
range of teaching experiences in a school environment throughout your degree. This
allows you to experience life as a teacher in school and classroom settings, and apply
the skills you learn in a real world setting. You can undertake professional experience at
a range of different schools throughout your degree and can also apply for ‘out-of-area’
professional experiences (e.g. in rural NSW).
THALIA WILSON
First year, Bachelor of Mathematics Education
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
The Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for high-achieving
students who wish to extend their studies through research projects. As a Dean’s Scholar
you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study and to UOW. You will have
access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend School
workshops and seminars, and networking events. There is also the opportunity for casual
employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects
supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The degree will allow you the opportunity for international professional experiences, and
to study overseas through UOW’s International Exchange and Study Abroad partners, and
international cultural immersion programs.
ACCREDITATION
This degree is accredited by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
(BOSTES) and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions
both nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside Australia are advised
to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for local
requirements.
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science
Education
ATAR
DURATION
STARTS UAC
CRICOS
73 / 90 (DS)
4 years
Autumn (February)
755103 / 755203 (DS)
069491F / 069589G (DS)
2 units of a Science is essential, highly recommended
band 5 or 6 in a Science
This degree qualifies you as a secondary Science teacher in the disciplines of Biology,
Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and / or Physics. Science Education at
UOW involves learning science and how to teach it effectively. As a science teacher you
will teach the structure and behaviour of both the physical and natural world through
observation and experiment. UOW Science teachers have practical teaching skills and a
high-level knowledge of science.
During this four-year degree you will study a combination of science and education
subjects allowing you to practically apply both disciplines throughout your degree.
Science subjects including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, and
physics are complemented with education subjects about teaching and learning including
learning and development, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), professional
teaching skills, curriculum studies and meeting learners’ needs.
SCHOLARSHIP
UOW offers five Science Secondary Education Scholarships valued at $1,500p.a. to
students starting this degree with an ATAR above 80 and Band 5 in at least one science
subject.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Your program of study will include studying one subject in all of the four science areas,
with you your choice of specialising in two areas of science. This course also includes
content related to teaching and learning strategies and allows for the practical
application of these disciplines throughout your degree.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
Professional Experience is a compulsory component embedded in our teacher education
courses. Therefore it is an expectation that students who participate in these courses are
capable of meeting the demands of navigating their own way to and from Professional
Experience placement. You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program.
You will have a wide range of teaching experiences in a school environment throughout
your degree. This allows you to experience life as a teacher in school and classroom
settings, and apply the skills you learn in a real world setting. You can undertake
professional experience at a range of different schools throughout your degree and can
also apply for ‘out-of-area’ professional experiences (e.g. in rural NSW).
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
The Bachelor of Science Education (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for high-achieving
students who wish to extend their studies through research projects. As a Dean’s Scholar
you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study and to UOW. You will have
access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend School
workshops and seminars, and networking events. There is also the opportunity for casual
employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects
supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The degree will allow you the opportunity for international professional experiences, and
to study overseas through UOW’s International Exchange and Study Abroad partners, and
international cultural immersion programs.
ACCREDITATION
This degree is accredited by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
(BOSTES) and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions
both nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside Australia are advised
to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for local
requirement.
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Bachelor of Health and
Physical Education
ATAR
DURATION
STARTS UAC
CRICOS
75 / 90 (DS)
4 years
Autumn (February)
755101 / 755201 (DS)
062239G / 081891M (DS)
2 units of PDHPE is essential, 2 units of another
Science is recommended
This degree provides academic and professional preparation for employment, both
nationally and internationally, as a Health and Physical Education teacher.
Health and Physical Education teachers promote involvement and understanding in a
range of movement areas including games and sports, dance, gymnastics, aquatics and
athletics. They also promote the value of a healthy lifestyle, developing skills for lifelong
movement, examining healthy behaviours associated with drugs, good nutrition, selfesteem development, knowledge about sexual health and interpersonal skills.
You will study a range of health and physical education subjects including games and
sports, rhythmic movements, mental and sexual health, relationships, curriculum and
pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), anatomy and physiology, biomechanics,
educational foundations and movement skills. You will also study broader complementary
subjects including Aboriginal Education, Information and Communication Technology,
Learners with Exceptional Needs, Educational Research, Communication, and Risk and
Behaviour Management.
Graduates of the degree can be employed in both Primary and Secondary educational
settings and will develop a range of skills valuable in other health and physical education
sectors. UOW is a leader in this field and this degree reflects the growing importance, and
potential, of physical and health education in today’s society
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The degree combines university and classroom experience throughout the course, using
on-campus, online learning, and school and community settings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program. You will have a wide
range of teaching experiences in a school environment throughout your degree. This
allows you to experience life as a teacher in school and classroom settings, and apply
the skills you learn in a real world setting. You can undertake professional experience at
a range of different schools throughout your degree and can also apply for ‘out-of-area’
professional experiences (e.g. in rural NSW).
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Dean’s Scholar) is a program for highachieving students who wish to continue their studies through honours and research
degrees. As a Dean’s Scholar you will make a scholarly contribution to your field of study
and to UOW. You will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges,
invitations to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events. There
is also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences,
community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15
hours per year.
HONOURS PROGRAM
You can apply for the Honours program, , which allows a student to be involved in a
research project of interest under academic supervision. Entry to honours is based on
application and merit.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The degree will allow you the opportunity for international professional experiences, and
to study overseas through UOW’s International Exchange and Study Abroad partners, and
international cultural immersion programs.
ACCREDITATION
This degree is accredited by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
(BOSTES) and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions
nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside Australia are advised
to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for local
requirement.
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The practicals were arguably
the most important part of my
degree. Having four different
practicals across four years meant there
was a consistent and conscious effort to
improve my teaching and prepare me for
the ‘real world’. The support I received
from both my supervising teachers and my
lecturers/tutors in regards to my
practicals was amazing and ensured I was
always learning and developing
I have been at Deniliquin High School for
almost a year now and it is a fantastic
school. It is in a small country town with
around 8,000 people and, like UOW, it has
a real sense of warmth and community.
JOSH PERIZZOLO
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, 2013
PDHPE Teacher/Boys’ Advisor, Deniliquin High School
EDUCATION
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Master of Teaching
(Secondary)
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for graduates who want to become secondary
school teachers (years 7 to 12). On completion of this degree, you will obtain formal
qualifications making you eligible to teach specialised subject areas to 12-18 year old
children in public and private schools.
DURATION: The Master of Teaching (Secondary) produces quality teachers with an understanding of
diversity in the classroom and strong connections to school communities.
2 years (4 sessions) full-time, or
part-time equivalent*
STARTS :
Autumn (February)
CRICOS:080834F
LOCATIONS: Wollongong, Southern
Highlands, Shoalhaven, Bega,
Batemans Bay
This degree focuses on building teaching skills through a professional experience
immersion program in your very first session, and regular professional experience periods
throughout the degree.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
*excluding the Wollongong campus
The degree is comprised of English, Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Health
and Physical Education; or two single teaching areas from the subject areas of History,
Geography, Business/Economics, Modern Languages Other Than English, Drama, Society
and Culture/Aboriginal Studies/Legal Studies.
Your learning will be supported by online teaching, forums, podcasts and video
streamed lectures, on-campus tutorials and in-school activities. You will benefit from
quality training with local teachers and a range of workshops to enhance your skills in
Information Technology (IT), communication, working with parents, designing assessment
tasks and conducting school-based research.
Master of Teaching
(Primary)
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is for bachelor graduates from non-teaching courses
who want to become primary school teachers (Kindergarten to year 6). On completion of
this degree, you will obtain formal qualifications making you eligible to teach 5-12 year old
children in public and private schools.
DURATION The Master of Teaching (Primary) produces quality teachers with an understanding of
diversity in the classroom and strong connections to school communities.
2 years (4 sessions) full-time, or
part-time equivalent*
STARTS
Autumn (February)
CRICOS080833G
LOCATIONS Wollongong, Southern
Highlands, Shoalhaven, Bega,
Batemans Bay
*excluding the Wollongong campus
This program focuses on building teaching skills through a professional experience
immersion program in your very first session, and regular professional experience periods
throughout the degree.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
In this degree you will build your professional skills in the key learning areas for primary
schools: literacy, numeracy, science and technology, creative arts, health and physical
education, and history and geography.
Your learning will be supported by online teaching, forums, podcasts and video
streamed lectures, on-campus tutorials and in-school activities. You will benefit from
quality training with local teachers and a range of workshops to enhance your skills in
Information Technology (IT), communication, working with parents, designing assessment
tasks and conducting school-based research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program where you will do 70
days of professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by
observation, experience life as a teacher in school and classroom settings and apply your
skills in the classroom.
You can undertake professional experience in local schools throughout the course, and
you can apply for ‘out-of-area’ professional experiences (e.g. in rural NSW).
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
You will have the opportunity for international professional experiences.
ACCREDITATION
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited with the Board of Studies Teaching and
Educational Standards (BOSTES) as a primary-level teaching qualification in NSW and
across Australia. Students seeking work internationally or with some private schools
(such as Catholic schools) are advised to check with potential employers for local
requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PEX)
You will ‘learn by doing’ in the Professional Experience Program where you will do 70
days of professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by
observation, experience life as a teacher in school and classroom settings and apply your
skills in the classroom.
You can undertake professional experience in local schools throughout the course, and
you can apply for ‘out-of-area’ professional experiences (e.g. in rural NSW).
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
You will have the opportunity for international professional experiences.
ACCREDITATION
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited with the Board of Studies Teaching and
Educational Standards (BOSTES) as a primary-level teaching qualification in NSW and
across Australia. Students seeking work internationally or with some private schools
(such as Catholic schools) are advised to check with potential employers for local
requirements.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
There are several scholarship
opportunities for Education students,
including:
SDN PHILIPS SCHOLARSHIP
SDN Children’s Services is a notfor-profit organisation that has been
providing high quality early education
and care since 1905 and has a long
history of supporting the education
and training of early childhood
educators. This scholarship is offered
to third-year Bachelor of Education –
The Early Years students.
ILLAWARRA AREA CHILD
CARE COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
Illawarra Area Child Care is a
community owned, non-profit
organisation that provides affordable,
quality Early Childhood Education and
Care services to children and their
families. This scholarship is offered to
fourth-year Bachelor of Education –
The Early Years students.
HAZEL HOLMWOOD
SCHOLARSHIP FOR
EXCELLENCE AND
LEADERSHIP IN QUALITY
TEACHING
This scholarship rewards and
encourages students with a
demonstrated commitment to
excellence in practice and leadership
through quality teaching. This
scholarship is offered to Bachelor of
Primary Education students who are
in their third year of study.
AUNTY MARY DAVIS
SCHOLARSHIP
The promotion and development
of Indigenous students in teacher
education is a part of the Faculty’s
ongoing commitment to Indigenous
education. This scholarship is offered
to first year Indigenous students
from The Early Years degree or the
Bachelor of Primary Education.
BIG FAT SMILE COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit
community organisation, providing
affordable, quality Early Childhood
Education and Care services to
children and their families. Big
Fat Smile is offering a community
scholarship to final year students
studying The Early Years.
MATHS AND SCIENCE
SCHOLARSHIPS
UOW offers five Science and
Mathematics Secondary Education
Scholarships valued at $1,500p.a. to
students starting this degree with an
ATAR above 80 and Band 5 in at least
one science subject.
For more information on all UOW
scholarships go to:
uow.edu.au/about/scholarships
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
As a graduate from the School of Education you will:
OTHER DEGREES
YOU MAY LIKE
This booklet is just a sample of the
degrees on offer at UOW. Here are a few
more from different study areas that
may interest you.
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Exercise scientists design, implement and evaluate
exercise and physical activity for healthy people.
They provide programs for improving general health,
preventing chronic diseases, and enhancing sports
performance. You will gain an understanding of the
anatomical and physiological basis of human motion
and the effect of exercise, injury and disease on human
performance in sport, industry and in daily living.
go.uow.edu.au/bexsci
Bachelor of Arts
Studying Arts at UOW allows you to tailor a degree
specifically to your interests. Our flexible options let
you choose the direction your program takes, such as
specialising in a political, historical, international or
creative discipline. The degree is made up of subjects
with origins in the humanities: history, literature,
languages and philosophy—and the disciplines of social
sciences: cultural studies, sociology and politics.
go.uow.edu.au/barts
Bachelor of International Studies
The Bachelor of International Studies examines the
relationships of politics, society, culture, language,
and history in a range of countries. You will analyse
national and global issues, focusing on the way
global forces and interactions increasingly influence
domestic politics. As part of the degree, you will study
a language minor and be encouraged to study abroad or
undertake a study tour.
go.uow.edu.au/bistud
ƒƒ have a sound educational knowledge and understanding of the teaching
profession at a state, national and international level.
ƒƒ engage with new ideas and seek to extend knowledge through research
and analysis.
ƒƒ take on challenges and opportunities by applying logic, innovation and a
flexible approach.
ƒƒ be collaborative and able to articulate ideas using different media.
ƒƒ have ability and propensity to act responsibly and empathetically in
school and community contexts.
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