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Charles Sturt University

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Bachelor of Educational Studies

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Educational Studies provides pathways for teacher aides to become qualified teachers, offers credit for prior qualifications, and supports retraining for accredited teachers.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$12,600 per year
ATAR
60

About this course

Overview

Our Bachelor of Educational Studies has a range of benefits for your teaching career path - whether you're starting out, shifting gears or seeking additional teaching credentials.

If you're working as a teacher's aide and want to become a qualified teacher, this educational studies degree is the pivotal first step in our teacher's aide pathway.

Or, if you have a Certificate III, IV, Diploma or have a partial degree, you could receive guaranteed entry, with credit, and pair this course with either the Master of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) to graduate as an accredited primary or secondary school teacher. These comprehensive programs could take as little as two years full-time study if you have the relevant qualifications or work experience - contact us to find out more.

Plus, if you're a qualified teacher looking to retrain or expand your accreditation into primary or secondary teaching, then this education studies course offers the perfect pathway to fulfil your reskilling or accreditation needs.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Diploma of Educational Studies [Exit point only]
  • Associate Degree in Educational Studies [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) OR
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification OR
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR
  • Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials, and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Homework centre tutor
  • Pathway to becoming a primary or secondary school teacher
  • Tutor
  • Vacation and out-of-school-hours carer

Course structure

Course Information

The Bachelor of Educational Studies is a flexible course that provides study options for a range of teaching, or teaching related, outcomes. The standard course consists of 24 subjects or equivalent. Students complete the core subject and then follow their pathway option as outlined in the essential set. The course provides the following pathways:

  • Pathway to Master of Teaching (Primary) - GETP-PATH
  • Pathway to Master of Teaching (Secondary) - GETS-PATH
  • VET64C Credit Package (Primary or Secondary)
  • Primary Retraining - PTA-PATH
  • Secondary Retraining - STA-PATH

At least 128 points (16 of the 24 subjects) must be in education-based or education-related discipline areas approved by the Course Director. A maximum of 80 points (ten subjects) can be completed at level 100 and a minimum of 32 points (4 subjects) must be completed at Level 300 or 400. At least 64 points (8 of the 24 subjects) of subjects must be completed at Charles Sturt University. In general, it is recommended that students complete Level 100 subjects (e.g., EED1XX) before completing Level 200 subjects (e.g., EED2XX), and Level 200 subjects before completing Level 300 (e.g., EED3XX) or Level 400 subjects (e.g., EED4XX).

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.8%
Skill scale
70.5%
Teaching scale
86.6%
Employed full-time
$68k
Average salary