Associate Degree in Educational Studies (Secondary) (exit only) (1940)

  • Approved Abbreviation: AssocDegEdSt(Sec)
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1940
  • AQF Level: 6

CRICOS Code: 114982J

This program applies to students who commenced in Spring 2024 or later.

The Associate Degree in Educational Studies (Secondary) is an exit program only. Applicants apply to 1939 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and exit with the Associate Degree award on successful completion of 160 credit points. 

The Associate Degree in Educational Studies (Secondary) is not an accredited teaching qualification.

Study Mode

Two years full-time or 4 years part-time.

Program Advice

SecondaryEnquiries@westernsydney.edu.au

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

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Bankstown City Campus Full time Internal See above
Bankstown City Campus Part time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Full time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Part time Internal See above

Program Structure

Students may exit the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) on successful completion of 160 credit points with an Associate Degree in Educational Studies (Secondary).

The Associate Degree in Educational Studies (Secondary) is not an accredited teaching qualification.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
TEAC 1031 Sociology for Educators 10
TEAC 1042 Developing Literacy and Numeracy 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 1 10
Select one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 1 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
TEAC 1011 Educational Psychology 10
TEAC 1043 Information and Communications Technologies for Teaching and Learning 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 2 10
Select one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 2 10
 Credit Points40
Year 2
Autumn session
TEAC 2004 Being a Teacher 10
TEAC 2048 Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 3 10
Select one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 3 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
TEAC 2046 Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 4 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 5 10
Select one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 4 10
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points160