Bachelor of Primary Education | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Primary Education

Help children learn and grow

In this program, you’ll learn how to plan, teach and assess children, and how to integrate ICT in your teaching.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Moreton Bay
  • Fraser Coast
  • Caboolture
  • Gympie
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
073277M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 ^
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$96,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • Campus note: Semester 2 intake not available at Gympie
  • Only the English Subject Focus courses will be offered at Caboolture and Gympie
  • ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017301
  • Moreton Bay ^ 014901
  • Caboolture 018621
  • Fraser Coast 019111
  • Gympie 017501
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 68
UniSC program code
ED304
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 ^
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (4,SA), Maths A, B or C (4,SA), an Authority science subject (4,SA) 
Recommended prior study
A history subject
Other requirements
Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • Campus note: Semester 2 intake not available at Gympie
  • Only the English Subject Focus courses will be offered at Caboolture and Gympie
  • ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020

In this program, you’ll learn how to plan, teach and assess children, and how to integrate ICT in your teaching.

You will develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. From your first year, you’ll complete 90 days of supervised professional experience in local schools, and rural and remote settings if desired.

You will develop valuable skills and experiences through participation in Wider Field Experiences where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.

In this program you will:

  • Complete 90 days of supervised teaching
  • Complete a subject focus in science or English/literacy
  • Work with children and families in community projects
  • Attend professional development seminars to enhance your knowledge
  • Complete a minimum of 30 hours Wider Field Experience
Prior to commencing, students will need to:- 
  • Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching
  • Submit a 600-1,000-word personal statement on why you would make a great teacher
  • Obtain a Blue Card before starting supervised professional experience
External requirement, post admission:
  • Complete and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education prior to graduating
  • Complete and pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment at the conclusion of their final SPE placement
Career opportunities:
  • Primary school teacher
  • Private practice tutor
  • Education consultant
  • Education exhibition organiser
  • Education policy analyst
  • Children’s television presenter
  • Youth support worker
  • Teacher of English overseas
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
  • Queensland College of Teachers

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

COR109 Teaching Arts in Primary School
EDU101 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
EDU103 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU104 Teaching HPE in Primary School
EDU105 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
EDU106 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit

Developing and Graduate courses (24) 288 units

EDU202 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU204 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU205 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU209 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
EDU212 Teacher as Global Practitioner
EDU213 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU214 Teacher as Researcher
EDU216 Using Data for Learning
EDU300 Communication and Thought
EDU308 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
EDU309 Introduction to Professional Communication
EDU316 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
EDU317 Editing for the Communications Professional
EDU340 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
EDU349 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
EDU400 Social Media
EDU401 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EDU410 Public Relations Writing
EDU411 Communicating Sustainability
EDU412 Communication Research
EDU413 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
EDU415 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
EDU421 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
SCS203 Global Communication

Subject Focus courses (2) 24 units

Select Option 1 or Option 2 

Option 1 (English)

CMN116 Communication and Thought
EDU361 Human Development and Learning

Option 2 (Science)

Select 1 course from:
ENS103 Integrating ICT into Learning
OES104 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy *
SCI113 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
PLUS
EDU374 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching

*completion of OES104 requires 5 full days of practical field work

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete a minimum of 18 weeks supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks
  • Complete 15 days of wider field experience
  • Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
To commence supervised professional experience (SPE) you must:
  • Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information.
  • Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
  • Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
  • Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
  • EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
  • Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the Bachelor of Primary Education 
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • The Study Overseas Program is not available to Primary Education students
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Students can choose between English or Science subject focus courses in Years 2 and 3 of their program
  • Only the English subject focus courses will be offered at Caboolture and Gympie
  • Students completing OES104 will be required to complete 5 full days of practical field work