- Pre-service experience starts in the first year
- Mentoring from school-based teachers starts in second semester
- Graduates are in demand throughout Queensland
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Primary Education
Award abbreviation: BPrimaryEd
QTAC code: 017301
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisite: English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study: Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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 a primary school setting (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.
Additional admission requirement
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 25 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks. You are also required to complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience. You must obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before your first workplace experience—refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
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 Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience.
† EDU405 is equivalent to 2 courses and is scheduled in your final semester of study.
To commence Supervised Professional Experience you must:
- Travel to attend Supervised Professional Experience placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for 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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Workplace Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
Introductory required courses
6 required courses:
EDU101 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU102 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU103 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
EDU104 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU105 The Inquiring Teacher *
EDU106 Teaching Primary School Mathematics *
plus select 1 courses from:
COR111 The Global Teacher*
EDU107 Diversity and the Exceptional Child *
Advanced required courses
21 required courses:
EDU203 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum *EDU204 Sustainable Teaching Practices *
EDU205 Workplace Learning: Refining the Craft of Teaching *
EDU221 Communication and Thought
EDU305 Learning about Learning
EDU308 The Primary Teacher
EDU309 Engaging 21st Century Learners
EDU316 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU317 Building Community Connections
EDU318 Workplace Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards
EDU340 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU341 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU342 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU343 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU400 Workplace Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU401 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU402 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU403 Workplace Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU404 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU405 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU652 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
* Course outlines subject to University approval.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Primary Education Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 2 - Six (6) required courses
- One (1) elective course:
Choose between COR111 or EDU107 in Semester 1
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Cultural Heritage |
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Upfront: History of Film in Australia | |||
| EDU102 Data and System Integration | |||
| EDU103 Machine Learning | |||
| EDU104 Data Science Practice | |||
| EDU105 Quantitative Research Methods | |||
| EDU106 Economics for Managers |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU107 Innovation Management and Professional Development | |||
| COR111 Managing Across Global Cultures |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU342 must be studied in Semester 1
EDU205 and EDU652 must be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU203 International Trade and Finance | |||
| EDU204 Global Business Management | |||
| EDU205 Marketing in a Global Environment | |||
| EDU340 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU341 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU342 The Primary Teacher | |||
| EDU652 Engaging 21st Century Learners |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU221 must be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 Foundation of English and Mathematics | |||
| EDU305 Building Community Connections | |||
| EDU308 Workplace Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards | |||
| EDU309 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU316 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU317 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment | |||
| EDU343 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU318 Workplace Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness | |||
| EDU400 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU401 Teaching Mathematics | |||
| EDU402 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU403 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU404 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU405 Human Development and Early Learning |
* not available until 2013