Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)

The Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) from Charles Sturt University will prepare you for a career as a secondary school technology teacher.

In addition to learning how to teach design and technology, the program offers the opportunity to select and develop skills and knowledge from a broad range of technology fields.Delivered online and at our Wagga Wagga campus, this four-year degree offers flexibility and access to a career as a technology and applied studies teacher.

The inclusion of 80 days of professional experience placement ensures you are job-ready when you graduate.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS072 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate A
• SSS073 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate B
• SSS074 Maths Skills 3 – Advanced A
• SSS086 Transition to Uni Study

If you are considering Food Technology as a major teaching area, we recommend the following subject.

• SSS010 Introduction to Chemistry

If you are considering Industrial Technology as a major teaching area, we recommend the following subject.

• SSS011 Introductory Physics

If you wish to improve your writing and grammar, we recommend any of the following subjects.

• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure
• SSS079 Essay Writing 3 – Putting it into Practice
• SSS080 Grammar Essentials 1: The Basics of Grammar
• SSS081 Grammar Essentials 2: Applying Grammar in University Study

Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study. Charles Sturt offers a range of pathways and admission options into this program including:

Applicants with higher education study

Successful completion of at least 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.

Completed bridging or enabling course

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.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

• A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with work and life experience

Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)

• ATAR-based admission
• An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)

Other admission and pathway options include:

• Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
• Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
• Charles Sturt University - Diploma of General Studies
• Elite Athletes Program

Additional essential requirements for admission Higher CSU English Language Proficiency requirements For International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds: an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening). Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.