Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a four-year full-time degree that prepares students to become primary school teachers. The program focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to teach children from Prep to Year Six.

Fast Facts

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Location: JCU campuses or study centres (Online, Townsville, Cairns)
• Commencing: January, March, July, September, November (Online); February, July (Townsville and Cairns)
• Fees: Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD6,010.00
• Entry Requirements: ATAR 65, English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent

Course Detail

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) program focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to teach children from Prep to Year Six. Students will learn to establish positive and engaging learning environments, develop specialist communication and facilitation skills, and gain experience in professional, hands-on contexts.

Majors

As part of the Bachelor of Education (Primary), students can choose one of the following specialisations:

• English/literacy
• Mathematics
  umeracy
• Science
• Health and Physical Education

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) program are equipped to become teachers who can meet the diverse needs of primary school children from Prep to Year Six. They can pursue careers in state, Catholic, and independent schools across Australia and overseas.

Admissions Transparency Data

• Entry score threshold: ATAR/Selection Rank: 65.00
• Entry score range: JCU Townsville, JCU Cairns, External, RATEP

Adjustment Factors

James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS).

Fees and Scholarships

• Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships: Full-time domestic students in this course are eligible to apply for the Australian Government’s Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship.
• Fees: Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD6,010.00

How to Apply

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Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course.

English Language Requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:

• An overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with no sub-score less than 7.0 for Speaking and Listening and no sub-score less than 6.0 for Reading and Writing.