Welcome to the website of the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. From this page you can find your way to those parts of the website which should contain the information you are seeking.
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Are you interested in ...
- courses which will enable me to become a Teacher or a Social Worker
- postgraduate courses in Education or Social Work
- research opportunities in the Faculty
- professional development courses in Education and Social Work
- HSC courses for school students
- information about practice teaching and internships for students, cooperating teachers and supervisors
- scholarships for students doing a course in the Faculty
- study abroad and exchange opportunities for International and local students
- assistance for international students in the Faculty
- applying to become a Visiting Scholar in the Faculty
- administrators, course coordinators, discipline specialists and spokespersons in Education and Social Work
- institutions and organisations which have an affiliation with the Faculty
- student societies for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Education and Social Work
The University of Sydney offers a range of undergraduate degree courses for those who want to become a Teacher or a Social Worker.
Education Careers
This section provides information and guidance on how you become qualified as a primary (Years K - 6) or a secondary ( Years 7 - 12) school teacher, and the courses available to do so.
Social Work Careers
This section provides information and guidance on how you become qualified as a Social Worker and the courses available to do so.
Other useful sections include:
- Undergraduate Courses
- Education Postgraduate Coursework Degrees
- Education Postgraduate Research Degrees
- Social Work Postgraduate Coursework Degrees
- Social Work Postgraduate Research Degrees
The research in the Faculty is internationally recognised, and represents a diverse range of interests.
Current Research in the Faculty
This section describes the research clusters, divisions and current projects in the Faculty.
Research Division Contact Details
The people to get in touch with for information about current research opportunities, the research interests and expertise of staff, resources for research within the Faculty, and other research-related issues.
Division of Professional Learning
The DPL delivers innovative professional development courses, workshops, conferences and flexible-learning programs for teachers, school executives, and social and policy workers. We are endorsed by the NSW Institute of Teachers as a provider of professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence; and many of our courses have clear pathways to accreditation, articulating directly with the Faculty’s postgraduate programs.
HSC Enrichment for Drama Students
This seminar is for Year 12 drama students preparing for their Higher School Certificate examinations. Experienced drama educators, highly skilled in preparing and examining students in HSC drama, will provide instruction on three key topics: Australian drama and theatre; group performance; and individual performance.
Practice Teaching and Internships
Information for students, cooperating teachers and tertiary supervisors for the Professional Experiences programs in the teacher education courses in the Faculty. Professional Experiences include observation visits, practice teaching (or the practicum) and internships.
Postgraduate scholarships
Information about scholarships for postgraduate students in the Faculty.
Undergraduate scholarships
Information about scholarships for undergraduate students in the Faculty.
Study Abroad
Information for University of Sydney students wishing to complete some of their courses at an overseas university, and for international students who wish to do one or more course units in the Faculty as part of a degree they are studying at an overseas institution.
Exchange programs
Information about student exchange programs with affiliated overseas universities.
International Applicants
This section provides important information for prospective students who are applying from outside of Australia or New Zealand. The Faculty has a long tradition of working with international students in its coursework and research degrees. The Faculty's Division of International Relations coordinates programs for international students and provides advice and assistance to our international students.
Visiting scholars
Faculty policy and application form for becoming a Visiting Scholar within one of the schools in the faculty.
Faculty administration
Information about the administrative officers in the Faculty, including the Dean, the Pro-Dean and Associate Deans, the Heads of Schools and the Faculty Secretary.
Faculty staff list
Search the staff database for members of the academic staff who have expertise in particular academic disciplines or co-ordination responsibilities for a particular field of study.
Affiliations
Partnership schools, professional bodies and other institutions with which the faculty has an affiliation.
Student societies
The faculty has two student societies: EDSOC for undergraduate and MTeach/BTeach students and PESSA for postgraduates.