The unique vertical structure of this combined course means students do not need to meet the standard three Band 5 HSC results, including English, for admission to an initial teacher education course.<br><br>To ensure that a high quality of teachers is maintained in the education sector, students will need to achieve a Credit average in the first two years of their university studies before progressing into their final years of the program.<br><br>If students do not meet the Credit average, they will still be able to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering Studies, and graduate with that qualification.<br><br>Students spend 80 days in one of more than 200 secondary schools across NSW. This practical experience with a trusted UTS partner school helps them gain the skills and confidence in curriculum and classroom management required for effective teaching in Engineering Studies, and also helps them develop personal and professional networks within and beyond education for their future career path.<br><br>Not only are students accelerated in their career pathway to secondary teaching by achieving two qualifications, including one at postgraduate level, within the duration of a single undergraduate degree, they also have the benefits of a range of career options.