Associate Degree in Education (Primary) (exit only) (1877)

Approved Abbreviation: AssocDegEd(Primary)
Western Sydney University Program Code: 1877
AQF Level: 6

CRICOS Code: 103729B

This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.

The Associate Degree in Education (Primary) is an exit point on completion of 160 credit point of study selected from the Bachelor of Education (Primary) subjects as indicated in the program structure below.

Study Mode

Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Maree Skillen

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Location
Campus	Attendance	Mode	Advice
Bankstown City Campus	Full Time	Internal	See above
Bankstown City Campus	Full Time	Internal	See above

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

This is an exit point only from Program Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Recommended Sequence 2025

This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later. If you commenced prior to 2025, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the subjects listed below.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
TEAC 1031	Sociology for Educators	10
TEAC 1038	Literacy and Numeracy for Educators	10
TEAC 2054	Scientific Discovery and Invention	10
TEAC 1037	Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
TEAC 1039	Scientist, Artist, Teacher	10
TEAC 1011	Educational Psychology	10
TEAC 2024	Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities	10
TEAC 2046	Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
TEAC 3016	Language and Literacy in the Early Years	10
TEAC 2043	Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early Years	10
TEAC 2004	Being a Teacher	10
TEAC 2062	Teachers as Change Makers	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
TEAC 2063	History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years	10
TEAC 2053	Science and Technology in the Primary Years	10
TEAC 3004	Creative Arts in the Primary Years	10
TEAC 2048	Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms	10
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	160

Recommended Sequence 2021 - 2024

This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2021 - 2024. If you commenced in 2025 or later, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.