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Humanities and Social Sciences Specialisation

Code SPAAQA

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About this Specialisation

This specialisation provides in-depth studies in the areas of History, Geography, and Civics and Citizenship for those wishing to specialise in this critical and evolving area of the curriculum.

The units build on previous learning, further expanding students' knowledge and thinking to do with history and geography, sustainability and values education. Additionally, these units focus on the development of whole school, integrated approaches to HSS, which engage school communities and lead to social action through inquiry.

Code

SPAAQA

Availability & Campus

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Select the following 4 units:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU4260Transition to Teaching15
HSS4270History and Social Sciences in Primary Schools15
HSS4275Geography and Social Sciences in Primary Schools15
HSS4280Civics and Citizenship, Global Education and Integration15

Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Completion of this specialisation will provide the qualifications necessary for employment as a primary teacher specialising in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Possible future job titles

Primary School Teacher

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

Experiences

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Course Entry

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