***The name of this course has changed since the publication of UAC 2010 Guide***
| Campus | Type of place | UAC code | Course duration | 2009 ATAR cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | CSP | 422002 | 4F | 78.00 |
Assumed knowledge: Graduates intending to seek employment in NSW schools to teach at secondary level must have achieved specific levels of study in English at the NSW HSC (or equivalent) (for details of these requirements, read Special government policies). For students who do not meet the requirements when they commence the course, the University offers study concurrent with their degree to achieve the required level.
Recommended studies: Refer to 422000 B Arts.
Major studies: Education. Students choose two teaching areas from Chinese, drama (theatre and performance studies), economics/business studies, English, French, geography, German, history, Japanese, literacy/ESL, Spanish (Hispanic studies).
Practical experience: 60 days (during third and fourth year).
Professional recognition: Full accreditation for secondary school teaching in NSW.
Career opportunities: Examples include teachers in government or non-government schools.
Additional information: Competence in spoken English is essential for satisfactory completion of the program.
Note: Special government policies apply.
Students in the humanities and social sciences learn a wide range of skills that open up many career opportunities. No other course of study provides you with the same combination of broad intellectual growth, skills development in research and analysis, the ability to communicate effectively and the capacity to think critically about the global environment we live in. At a time where people increasingly have several career shifts in their lifetime, humanities and social science graduates possess a unique combination of intellectual and analytical skills that can be readily transferred from one occupation to another. Visit www.arts.unsw.edu.au.
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-offs available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2009, no cut-off available. |