Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4F
Campus
Bankstown (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-29
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Course Overview
**Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education** at Western Sydney University in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
47,820
Staff Ratio
36.4:1
International
24.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
67.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- There are two pathways into the program: 1.
- ATAR of 78.00 or equivalent selection rank. 2.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program.
- Applicants attend the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program assessment and interview sessions to demonstrate suitability for teaching to be considered for this degree.
- For more information and to obtain an application form, refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program or email Western Sydney University.
- Check the special requirements and policies for this course. | Minimum ATAR: 78.00.
- Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
47,820
Total students
Staff Ratio
36:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation