Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Primary Education is a nationally accredited qualification for employment as a Kindergarten to Year 6 teacher in the public and independent school systems. This degree focuses on educating the 'whole child' and promotes lifelong learning in children.

Program Details

• The program is delivered as an on-campus degree.
• It includes approximately 110 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 22 weeks (totaling 770 hours) throughout the degree.
• Placements usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, and Southern and South Western Sydney schools.
• Students can also apply for ‘out-of-area’ (rural NSW) or overseas professional experiences.
• Each student must complete placements in at least two different schools.

Careers

• Discipline Lead
• Education Policy Advisor
• Educational Consultant
• Primary School Teacher
• Principal
• Training and Development Officer

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. All students will receive a national English/Literacy specialisation on successful completion of the program. A NSW specialisation in Mathematics/Numeracy is also available to students with relevant interest and aptitude.

Admissions Information

• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall, with 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 8.0 in Listening, and 8.0 in Speaking.
  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 106 overall, with 25 in Reading, 25 in Writing, 28 in Listening, and 27 in Speaking.
• Compulsory Work-Based Placement: This course contains approximately 110 days of compulsory work-based placements.
• Record Check: New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.

Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus: Wollongong
  • Delivery method: On Campus
  • Session fee: $17,136 (2025)
  • Course fee: Indicative, based on normal course length and progression.
• Additional Fees:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Key Dates

• Application Deadline:
  • Domestic (UAC Early Bird): 30 September, 2025
  • International: 9 December, 2025
  • Domestic (UAC final round): 30 January, 2026
• Session Details:
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Student Profile

• The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.
• Student profile table:
  • Applicant background: Higher education study, Vocational education & training study, Work & life experience, Recent secondary education
  • 2024 intake: Number of students
  • 2024 intake (%): Percentage of students

ATAR Profile

• This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.
• ATAR profile table:
  • ATAR: Highest rank to receive an offer, Median rank to receive an offer, Lowest rank to receive an offer
  • Selection Rank: Highest rank to receive an offer, Median rank to receive an offer, Lowest rank to receive an offer

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.