C10349v4 Bachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

This combined degree prepares students to teach in schools from kindergarten to year 6, 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.

Students must complete 252 credit points made up of 30 credit points of core subjects, 48 credit points of Professional Experience subjects, 78 credit points of Key Learning Areas, 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 128 days of supervised teaching practice in schools. An international professional experience placement is also offered.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs for students undertaking the course full time are shown below.

Course programs are also available at study plan management.

Primary major, Autumn D commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn D Session

Spring D Session

Year 2

Autumn session

Autumn D Session

Spring session

Spring D Session

Year 3

Autumn session

Autumn D Session

Spring session

Spring D Session

Year 4

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 5

Autumn D Session

Spring D Session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

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 EAL/D) and a Band 4 in Mathematics. 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 Education (Primary) (C10407). 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.