Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Primary Education
Award abbreviation: BPrimaryEd
QTAC code: 017301
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-13 / Rank-74
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only (Semester 2 available as of 2012)
Prerequisite: English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study: Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: ED304
CRICOS code: 073277M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Pre-service experience starts in the first semester
• Mentoring from school-based teachers starts in second semester
• Graduates are in demand throughout Queensland

The Bachelor of Primary Education focuses on effective teaching strategies in science, literacy and numeracy in primary education.

This program brings together the theory and practice of teaching in primary school settings (Prep–Year 7). You develop global perspectives on curriculum and an understanding of the characteristics of diverse learners in today's classrooms. Curriculum knowledge is developed in English, mathematics, science and technology, the arts, health, physical education, and studies of society and environment. You undertake one school placement each year, and two placements in the final year.

Post-admission requirements

You must complete a minimum of 25 weeks of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. You are also required to complete 70 days of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Program requirements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in primary context, training context other than schools.

Professional recognition

Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 31* courses, including 28 required courses and 3 electives.
• Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• Complete a minimum of 25 weeks supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks.
• Complete 70 days of wider field experience.

* EDU405 is equivalent to 2 courses and is scheduled in your final semester of study.

In order to commence field experience you must:

• Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the Workplace Learning components of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
• Travel to attend field experience placements.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (1)

Required courses: (6)

Elective courses: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:

Please note: COR109 must be studied in Semester 2.

Year 2

Required courses (7):

Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: Elective and EDU342 must be studied in Semester 1, EDU205 and EDU652 must be studied in Semester 2.

Year 3

Required courses: (7)

Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any Faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: Elective and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 1.
* not available until 2012

Year 4

Required courses: (7)

Please note: EDU402 must be studied in Semester 1, EDU405 must be studied in Semester 2.
* not available until 2013.

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: Education@usc.edu.au

* Course outlines subject to University approval.

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