Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a degree program offered by the University of Sydney.

Course Resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes). These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies.

1 Course Codes

• Code: BPEDPRIM-04
• Course and stream title: Bachelor of Education (Primary)

2 Attendance Pattern

The attendance pattern is full-time or as structured part-time mode according to candidate choice. Professional experience placements can only be undertaken full-time.

3 Cross Faculty Management

• Candidates in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) will be under the supervision of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences shall exercise authority in any matter concerned with the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

4 Admission to Candidature

Admission to Bachelor of Education (Primary) is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Admission standards set by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and government for teacher education must also be met. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking.

5 Requirements for Award

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Education (Primary), a candidate must complete 192 credit points of units of study, comprising:

• 132 credit points of core units of study, as listed in Table A.
• A major (48 credit points) in Education Studies, as listed in Table A.
• 12 credit points consisting of:
  • A Primary Teaching Specialisation if the candidate meets eligibility requirements, or
  • 4000-level elective units of study, as listed in Table A.

6 Progression Rules

Candidates are required to complete units of study in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) in the order listed in the handbook and as advised by the Faculty.

7 International Exchange

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences encourages candidates in this course to participate in international exchange programs as set out in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

8 Course Transfer

A candidate for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) who discontinue after Year 3 without completing Bachelor of Education (Primary) but has successfully completed 144 credit points including a major in Education Studies may exit with a Bachelor of Education Studies.

9 Credit for Previous Study

Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or, in the case of a major or minor offered by another faculty, any relevant resolutions of that faculty. Candidates must seek advice before accepting credit, as external policies by regulatory or accrediting bodies must also be taken into account.

10 Transitional Provisions

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026. Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2026 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.