Bachelor of Education (Primary) – AREP
How to apply
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Aboriginal Rural Education Program (AREP) is a five-year undergraduate program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This program gives you the skills and understanding to teach effectively across the full Kindergarten to Year 6 curriculum range. In addition to foundation and curriculum-based units, in which you will examine the curriculum content of the primary school, you will extend your literacy and numeracy skills. You will also develop cultural perspectives. This will form a firm foundation for the curriculum studies units. The course is offered at the Bankstown campus in an AREP block release mode. The practical component is undertaken in schools in your home communities and in Sydney.
Prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are required to apply direct to UWS via Badanami Alternative Entry Program (BAEP). Students who apply via UAC will be referred to the BAEP application process. The BAEP includes testing of literacy and numeracy and an informal interview. Complete the UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program Application form and send, along with any required documentation, to: UWS Admissions Office Locked Bag 1797 PENRITH NSW 2751 This block mode is designed to afford Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the capacity of remaining in their community to fulfil their family, community, career, cultural and social responsibilities.
For more information or to obtain a BAEP application form please contact UWS on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au or visit www.uws.edu.au/indigenous
To study a block mode program requires your attendance at four to six residential schools per year, each lasting approximately one to two weeks. Travel, accommodation and meal costs to attend workshops are funded by ABSTUDY for approved students. You may also be eligible for the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS).
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