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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Undergraduate | SCU-PRI-DEG | 2024

Transform the classroom with a primary teaching specialisation

Become the teacher young students look up to. Study the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy. Delve into science and creative art. Get comfortable with digital technologies. Professional placements in the classroom help you put theory into practice.

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Study method
100% online study with practicum placement
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
32

Price from
$18,000
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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Career opportunities

Depending on the teaching areas chosen, graduates may work in early childhood settings, primary or secondary schools. Combined specialisations in early childhood/primary and primary/secondary allow for teaching across a wider range of age groups.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

The Bachelor of Education Early Childhood/Primary pathway is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for Early Childhood.

Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.


All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

Career outlook

Primary School Teachers:
$86K to $111K

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