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Bachelor of Primary Education

Become a qualified primary school teacher (Prep-Year 7).

Develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. Apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Undertake supervised professional experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include ICTs for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.

CRICOS code
073277M
Commence
Semester 1 only †
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 2023 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.
  • † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017301
  • Gympie 017501
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 68
UniSC program code
ED304
Commence
Semester 1 only †
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Prerequisites
English (4,SA) €
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Other requirements
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 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: The option to study at Gympie is part-time only.
  • † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).

Develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. Apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Undertake supervised professional experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include ICTs for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 23 weeks of supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Students must also complete 25 days of wider field experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before the first professional learning experience — refer to Requirements for placements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.

Registration

Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. 

Program structure

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 Microbiology

Introductory required courses

7 required courses:

EDU101 Nutritional Biochemistry
EDU102 Introduction to the Internet of Things
EDU103 Wireless Communications
EDU104 Object-Oriented Programming
EDU105 Introduction to Interactive Media
EDU106 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
EDU107 Mobile App Development

Advanced required courses

22 required courses:

EDU203 Database Programming
EDU204 Full Stack Web Development
EDU205 Research in Health Care
EDU221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
EDU305 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
EDU308 Health Promotion Principles
EDU309 Health Promotion Settings
EDU316 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
EDU317 Introduction to Behavioural Health
EDU318 Public Health Foundations
EDU340 Quantitative Research Methods
EDU341 Health Research Project B
EDU342 Health Research Project A
EDU343 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
EDU400 Workplace Learning I
EDU401 Work Place Learning II
EDU402 Public Space Planning and Design - Studio II
EDU403 Participation and Conflict Resolution
EDU404 Strategic Infrastructure Planning
EDU410 Advanced Planning Policy and Practice
EDU411 Research Methods in Education
EDU652 Managing Data

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 1, H 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.

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Total units: 384