If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score: Total score 82 (Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
The Bachelor of Graphic Design/Pathway to Teaching Secondary is a three year degree specifically designed to lead into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), an accredited postgraduate teaching qualification.
Together, the two degrees provide direct access to a teaching career and improved prospects for career advancement.
With an emphasis on studio-based practice, you will study areas such as image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods, and web-based design. As you progress you will develop a focus on digital design, photography and graphic technology, enabling you to develop two teaching disciplines – Design & Technology and Graphics & Multimedia Technology.
You will also have the opportunity to study an Education Studies sub-major, where you will gain an understanding of contemporary education issues, teaching and learning. As well as being equipped with the necessary pre-requisite study for an initial teacher qualification, the Master of Teaching (Secondary) course, will prepare you for professional graphic design practice and associated alternate employment opportunities in design.
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As a graphic design teaching graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Secondary Teacher
(further study is required)
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Photographer
Illustrator
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
