Bachelor of Primary Education
Learn to plan, teach and assess children, and integrate ICT in your teaching. Develop curriculum knowledge in English, maths, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. Develop valuable skills and experiences through Wider Field Experiences, engaging with community projects, working with children, families and communities.
In this program you will:
- Complete 80 days’ supervised teaching in local schools (and rural and remote settings if desired)
- 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
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 073277M
- UniSC program code
- ED304
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
EDU101 Paramedic Practicum 4
EDU103 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
EDU105 Human Development and Learning
EDU106 Teaching with Technology
EDU118 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
EDU119 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
Developing and Graduate courses (24) 288 units
EDU202 Foundations of Numeracy
EDU204 English Language and Literacy
EDU205 Individual Learner Needs
EDU209 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU212 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
EDU213 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU214 Teaching Science in the Early Years
EDU216 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU300 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
EDU308 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
EDU309 Assessing Learning
EDU316 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
EDU317 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU340 Teaching HASS in Primary School
EDU349 Teaching HPE in Primary School
EDU400 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU401 Teaching Arts in Primary School
EDU410 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU411 Teacher as Global Practitioner
EDU412 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU413 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU415 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU421 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
SCS203 Teacher as Researcher
Subject Focus courses (2) 24 units
Select Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1 (English)
CMN116 Using Data for Learning
EDU361 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Option 2 (Science)
Select 1 course from:
ENS103 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
OES104 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy *
SCI113 Earth's Surface Processes
PLUS
EDU374 Learning in Australian Landscapes
*completion of OES104 requires 5 full days of practical field work
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Prior to entry, students will need to:
- Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching
- Submit a 600-1000-word personal statement on why you would make a great teacher
- Obtain a Blue Card before starting supervised professional experience
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
| Fraser Coast | 70.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 70.00 |
Post admission requirements
Complete and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
Complete and pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment at the conclusion of the final SPE placement
Additional entry information
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
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3 and 4, C); a General science subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- A history subject
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience
- Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. 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
- Students completing OES104 will be required to complete 5 full days of practical field work
- CSP estimate
- A$4,120 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$99,200