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2021 Guaranteed Entry

85

Faculty

Arts & Social Sciences

Delivery Mode

On campus

Duration

4 years full-time

Award

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Commencing Terms

Term 1, Term 3

Overview

This is a double degree for students who want to work as high-school science or maths teachers.

After completing this degree you will have a professional teaching qualification as well as a Science degree from the UNSW Faculty of Science.

Students will gain analytical skills with broad application in the sciences including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics or mathematics.

Along with the theoretical aspects of education, we place great importance on practical experience.

In your final two years, you will develop skills in classroom competence and spend up to 80 days in supervised teaching in at least two secondary-school contexts.

Program Code

4076

UAC Code

422110

CRICOS Code

075263A

Total units of credit (UOC)

192

Campus

Kensington

Indicative Enrolments

236

Majors

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Science
  • Education
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Vision Science

Degree Structure

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Career Opportunities

  • Secondary-school teacher
  • School policy adviser
  • Corporate trainer, supervisor, manager in other industries

Find Your Career Match

At UNSW Arts & Social Sciences we want you to love what you do - and that means choosing a degree that will help you secure a job you love.

Find out which careers suit your personality type best and how we can help you get there.

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Accreditation / Professional Recognition

This degree is accredited by NSW Education Standards Authority as an initial teaching qualification for both government and non-government secondary schools throughout Australia and is widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally.

Assumed Knowledge

Any Band 5 or higher in any HSC English course or the equivalent. For B Commerce, B Economics: Mathematics (Advanced). For B Science: Mathematics (Advanced) and Chemistry plus one of Biology or Earth and Environmental Science, Physics or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study). For B Music: Applicants are expected to have reached the level of at least Grade 7 AMEB Performance (or equivalent) and Music 2, or Grade 6 AMEB Musicianship (or equivalent), or HSC Music Extension

Entry requirements

2020 Lowest Selection Rank 1

85

2021 Guaranteed Entry 2

85

2020 A levels 3

14

2020 IB Diploma 4

31

2020 Lowest ATAR 5

76.15

1. 2020 Lowest Selection Rank

The 2020 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020.

2. 2021 Guaranteed Entry

Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.

3. 2020 A levels

The 2020 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.

4. 2020 IB Diploma

The 2020 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020. It is to be used as a guide only.

5. 2020 Lowest ATAR

The 2020 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

How to apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

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Fees

2020 Indicative First Year Fee

$8,461*

Commonwealth Supported Place multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.

*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.

The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included.

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