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Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)

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Become a technology teacher and spark secondary students' potential. Our technology teaching degree has been running since 1997 and offers unparalleled flexibility. You'll master the art of teaching design and technology creatively, covering everything from managing the classroom environment to learning how to teach design thinking. Then you'll put your knowledge into practice over 80 days of professional placements in schools (we have a dedicated team who will aim to find you a placement in your preferred location). So when you graduate, you'll be ready to foster critical thinking, creativity and the technical skills essential for future success.

Our Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) puts you in control of your learning. You can choose to study online, via blended learning (a combination of on-campus and online study) or at our Wagga Wagga campus (campus spaces are limited, contact us for details). Plus, you can specialise in agricultural, food, industrial or information technology.

If you’re an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) student commencing a full-time teaching degree in 2025, you could be eligible for financial support from the Australian Government. Through the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, you could receive up to $40,000 over four years to cover the cost of your study!
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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.

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    Key information

    Study mode and sessions

    On Campus
    Online
    Next session start: July 14, 2025
    Session 1 : March 3, 2025
    On Campus, Online
    Wagga Wagga
    Session 2 : July 14, 2025
    Online, On Campus
    Wagga Wagga

    Duration

    Minimum time - 4 year(s)
    Maximum time - 10 year(s)

    Entry score

    60
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    Indicative fees

    Domestic on campus
    Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
    Full-time - $6,764.00 pa
    Part-time - $3,382.00 pa

    Domestic online
    Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
    Full-time - $6,764.00 pa
    Part-time - $3,382.00 pa

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    Course points and codes

    Credit Points: 264
    AQF: Level 7
    Cricos:

    Additional information

    • Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program
    • Professionally accredited course
    • On campus intensive school
    • Course specific scholarship
    • Work-integrated learning

    Applications close February 12

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    Why study with us?

    There is a significant demand for teachers qualified in technology and applied studies. On completion of this education degree you'll be classed as a teacher of technology with the ability to teach in the key learning area of design and technology, and another selected area from agricultural, food, industrial and information technology. Students undertaking the industrial technology or food technology strand can also include an additional teaching area of either graphics and multimedia technology or textiles technology.

    Study your way

    The Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) is offered for most specialisations as a full-time, four-year program, taught via a combination of online and face-to-face classes on the Wagga Wagga campus. Alternatively, you can study part-time or full-time online with residential schools for the practical components, giving you the opportunity to meet your lecturers and discuss topics in depth.

    Graduate job-ready

    During the 80 days of professional experience embedded in this course you will observe and engage in the practice of teaching and learning within secondary school settings. You'll learn more about - and practice - behaviour management, teacher planning and assessment.

    Wide range of technology specialisations available

    The Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) at Charles Sturt University is the most comprehensive in the country, allowing you to choose from the widest range of technology disciplines.

    Professional Accreditation

    This course is professionally accredited by -

    • NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

    Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.

    We’re #1 in Australia for grads for undergraduate starting salaries

    Our grads earn a median salary of $64,100.

    *Good Universities Guide 2022/23

    Career opportunities

    When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

    • Secondary school teacher
    • TAS teacher

    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.

    This course consists of 33 subjects (264 points) comprising:

    1 Literacy subject
    1 Indigenous Australian subject
    10 Core education subjects
    4 Curriculum Method subjects
    6 Design and Technology subjects
    10 Discipline Specialist subjects

    Initial teacher education students are required to pass both components of the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as part of the accreditation requirements of this course and before commencement of the final professional experience placement. Further information about the LANTITE including how to register can be found on the LANTITE website of https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

    Core subjects152 Credit Points

    Literacy8 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    LIT101Books change your life: Improving literacy through literature8 credit pts

    Indigenous Australian Studies8 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit pts

    Education64 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EEA311Managing the Learning Environment8 credit pts
    EED422Adolescent Learning and Development8 credit pts
    EEE315Aligning Learning, Teaching and Assessment 8 credit pts
    EEP306Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms8 credit pts
    ESC407Classroom Technologies8 credit pts
    EED408Successful Teaching8 credit pts
    ELN303Literary Strategies for Learning8 credit pts
    ESS206Foundations of Inclusive Education8 credit pts

    Professional Experience 24 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EPT241Professional Experience - Introduction to the Secondary Context8 credit pts
    EPT329Working Within The Community8 credit pts
    EPT462Final Professional Experience: Consolidating practice in the Secondary Context 8 credit pts

    Design and Technology48 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    CCI102Fundamental Design Approaches8 credit pts
    DES113Spatial Design8 credit pts
    EMT303Design and Technology Project8 credit pts
    EPI204Mandatory Technology Contexts: Computational, Design, and Systems Thinking8 credit pts
    GRP119Design Thinking and Ideation8 credit pts
    GRP225Experimental Design8 credit pts

    Curriculum Method subjects32 Credit Points

    Select the following two (2) compulsory subjects, and complete both subjects within the chosen set of subjects below.

    Compulsory subjects16 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EMT203Design and Digital Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy8 credit pts
    EMT445Curriculum Method: Design and Technology8 credit pts

    Agricultural Technology 16 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EMT441Curriculum Method: Agriculture8 credit pts
    EMT446Curriculum Method: Technologies8 credit pts

    Industrial Technology and Food Technology (with Graphics and Multimedia or Textiles Technology) 16 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EMT410Curriculum Method: Technology Studies8 credit pts
    EMT446Curriculum Method: Technologies8 credit pts

    Information Technology16 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    EMT443Curriculum Method 1: Information Technology8 credit pts
    EMT444Curriculum Method 2: Information Technology8 credit pts

    Discipline Specialist subjects80 Credit Points

    Select one (1) of the following specialist areas. Agricultural Technology Information Technology If selecting Food Technology students must select an additional option from Textiles Technology or Graphics and Multimedia Technology. If selecting Industrial Technology students must select an additional option from Textiles Technology or Graphics and Multimedia Technology.

    Agricultural Technology 80 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    AGB165Agribusiness Systems8 credit pts
    AGR130Biology in Agriculture8 credit pts
    AGR202Food Environment and Culture8 credit pts
    ASC261Animal Reproduction8 credit pts
    AGS100Livestock Production Systems8 credit pts
    AGS300Livestock Management8 credit pts
    PSC104Soil Science8 credit pts
    PSC202Crop And Pasture Science8 credit pts
    PSC270Annual Crop Management8 credit pts
    PSC360Pastures and Rangelands8 credit pts

    Information Technology 80 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Select the following subjects and one (1) additional subject from each set.
    ITC106Programming Principles8 credit pts
    ITC114Introduction to Database Systems8 credit pts
    ITC161Computer Systems8 credit pts
    ITC204Human Computer Interaction8 credit pts
    ITC211Systems Analysis and Design8 credit pts
    ITC212Internet Technologies8 credit pts
    ITC218ICT Project Management8 credit pts
    ITC233Computer Networks8 credit pts
    ITC293Introduction to the Web8 credit pts
    ITC331Ethics and Professional Practice8 credit pts
    ITC397Introduction to Artificial Intelligence8 credit pts

    Food Technology80 Credit Points

    If selecting Food Technology, select an additional option from Textiles Technology or Graphics and Multimedia Technology.

    Food Technology Compulsory subjects48 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    FDS102Introduction to Food and Nutrition8 credit pts
    FDS310Food Product Development8 credit pts
    FDS305Food Safety and Quality Management8 credit pts
    FDS309Food Processing and Preservation8 credit pts
    FDS202Food Microbiology8 credit pts
    NUT201Food, Nutrition and Sociology8 credit pts

    Textiles Technology32 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    The Textiles Technology Minor requires completion of a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. This is acknowledged via a block of credit TXT02C. It is represented on student transcripts using the following credit package code: TXT02C Textiles and Design - 16 credit points – FCR (converted to TCR on submission of evidence of completion of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology); and, CCI105 Drawing to Design CCI301 Research and Reflective Practice
    TXT02CTextiles Technology Studies - 16 points16 credit pts
    CCI105Drawing to Design8 credit pts
    CCI301Research and Reflective Practice8 credit pts

    Graphics and Multimedia Technology32 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    GRP118The Contemporary Designer8 credit pts
    GRP223Strategic Thinking in Design8 credit pts
    MPI221Multimedia Design and Creation8 credit pts
    COM135Spotlight on Design and Content Creation8 credit pts

    Industrial Technology80 Credit Points

    If selecting Industrial Technology, select an additional option from Textiles Technology or Graphics and Multimedia Technology.

    Industrial Technology Compulsory subjects48 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    VPA104Introduction to Digital Imaging8 credit pts
    EPI104Timber Technology: Workshop and Design8 credit pts
    EPI203Metal Technology: Workshop and Design8 credit pts
    EPI306Metal Technology: Workshop and Pedagogy8 credit pts
    EPI307Timber Technology: Workshop and Pedagogy8 credit pts
    EPI205Technology and Applied Studies Engineering8 credit pts

    Industrial Technology related VET area requirements:

    Certificate l in Engineering (Production Technology) and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and related industry experience and/or Certificate 1 in Construction and Certificate ll in Construction Pathways and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and related industry experience.

    Food Technology related VET area requirements:

    Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and related industry experience.

    Agricultural Technology related VET area requirements:

    Certificate ll in Agriculture or Certificate ll in Horticulture and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and related industry experience.

    Information Technology related VET area requirements:

    Certificate lll in Information, Digital Media and Technology and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and related industry experience.

    For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.
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    Graduation requirements

    As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

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    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
    • Fees dependant on chosen subjects.
    • Subject to annual increase each year.

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    Entry requirements

    Supplementary application form


    To apply for this course, you will need to submit the following questionnaire.
    You can find the teaching questionnaire here.

    Selection rank:

    60

    Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

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    Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicant’s 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.

    Applicants will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (TAS) if prior studies are assessed as meeting the Selection Rank for the course (see below). This includes applicants who meet the selection rank but have NOT achieved three HSC Band 5's with one of those in English. This requirement is met through the course design which has students studying a full first year of discipline studies in the subjects they will teach. In addition, applicants must meet non-academic entry requirements.

     

    Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)
    Minimum ATAR required (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

    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.

    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. 

    Additional essential requirements for all admission types
    Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.

     

    English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements

    Students must meet one of the following criteria:

    • Born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, and have completed at least one senior secondary or tertiary qualification in one of these countries. This qualification must have been taught and assessed in English; OR
    • Not born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA, or United Kingdom, but have completed senior secondary study or at least three years of full-time university study (or equivalent) in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was taught and assessed was English; OR
    • An IELTS (Academic) test result with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening. Testing results must be obtained within two years from the date of your application for admission; OR
    • International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) with a score of Level 4 in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused. Testing results must be within two years from the date of your application for admission.

    Credit and pathways

    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.

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    We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

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    It was a big decision to come to Wagga Wagga from Sydney but I've always enjoyed the country and this course was what I wanted to do - education in food and textiles plus design and technology.

    Lauren Tubby - Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)
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