- 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
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
EDU102
EDU103 Teaching with Technology
EDU104
EDU105 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
EDU106 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
EDU107
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU204 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU205 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
EDU221
EDU305
EDU308 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU316 Teaching HASS in Primary School
EDU317 Teaching HPE in Primary School
EDU318
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU342
EDU343
EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU401 Teacher as Global Practitioner
EDU402
EDU403
EDU404
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU411 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU652
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 |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Human Development and Learning |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED010, ED011, ED101, ED102, AE301, AE302, AE304, BE301, ED301, ED303, ED304, ED315, SE301, SE303, ED601 or UB009 | |
| EDU102 | ||||
| EDU103 Teaching with Technology |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED010, ED101, ED102, ED303 or ED304 | |
| EDU104 | ||||
| EDU105 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED010, ED102 or ED304 | |
| EDU106 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching |
| 12 | Pre: EDU105 and enrolled in Program ED304 | |
| EDU107 |
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 | ||||
| EDU204 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED304 | |
| EDU205 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment |
| 12 | Pre: (EDU106 and enrolled in Program ED304) or (EDU105 and enrolled in Program ED306) | |
| EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED301, ED303, ED304, ED306, AE301, AE302, BE301, SE301, ED601, ED602, ED603, ED503 Anti: EDU640 | |
| EDU341 | ||||
| EDU342 | ||||
| EDU652 |
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 | ||||
| EDU305 | ||||
| EDU308 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice |
| 12 | Pre: (EDU339 and enrolled in ED303) or (EDU205 and enrolled in ED304 or ED306) | |
| EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED303, ED304 or ED306 | |
| EDU316 Teaching HASS in Primary School |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED303, ED304 or ED306 | |
| EDU317 Teaching HPE in Primary School |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED304 | |
| EDU343 |
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 | ||||
| EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED303, ED304 or ED306 | |
| EDU401 Teacher as Global Practitioner |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED304 | |
| EDU402 | ||||
| EDU403 | ||||
| EDU404 | ||||
| EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED303, ED304, ED306, ED307, AE304, SE303 or ED315 | |
| EDU411 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher |
| 12 | Pre: (EDU308 or EDU402 and enrolled in program ED304 or ED306) and successful completion of LANTITE Co: EDU415 |
* 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 |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU102 | ||||
| EDU103 Teaching with Technology |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program ED010, ED101, ED102, ED303 or ED304 | |
| EDU104 |
† For further enrolment advice for Gympie please contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering at education@usc.edu.au