- 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 Sippy Downs; 017501 Gympie
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-15 / Rank-68
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time (Gympie offering is part-time only)
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 2013: 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.
† Note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014
* Note: From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA)
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 23 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 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Communication and Thought
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU102 The Primary Teacher
EDU103 Engaging 21st Century Learners
EDU104 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU105 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
EDU106 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards
EDU107 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU204 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU205 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU221 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU308 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU316 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU317 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
EDU318 The Inquiring Teacher
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341 Teaching Mathematics
EDU342 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7
EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU401 The Global Teacher
EDU402 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice
EDU403 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum *
EDU404 Sustainable Teaching Practices *
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU411 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU652 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7
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 at the Sippy Down campus. Students commencing at the Gympie Learning Hub please refer to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) Study Plan.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses:
EDU101 must be studied in Semester 2
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU102 The Primary Teacher | |||
| EDU103 Engaging 21st Century Learners | |||
| EDU104 Foundation of English and Mathematics | |||
| EDU105 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections | |||
| EDU106 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards | |||
| EDU107 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools |
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 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment | |||
| EDU204 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology | |||
| EDU205 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness | |||
| EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU341 Teaching Mathematics | |||
| EDU342 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU652 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 |
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 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| EDU308 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy | |||
| EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU316 Australian History and Geography in SOSE | |||
| EDU317 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Eight (8) required courses:
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU318 The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics | |||
| EDU401 The Global Teacher | |||
| EDU402 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice | |||
| EDU403 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum * | |||
| EDU404 Sustainable Teaching Practices * | |||
| EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| EDU411 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession |
* not available until 2013
Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) †
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Three (3) required courses
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU102 The Primary Teacher | |||
| EDU103 Engaging 21st Century Learners | |||
| EDU104 Foundation of English and Mathematics |
† For further enrolment advice for Gympie please contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering at education@usc.edu.au