Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides students with the qualifications to teach in primary schools from foundation year to Year 6. This course is an initial teacher education course and qualifies students for professional registration, which is administered in Queensland by the Queensland College of Teachers.

Overview

On successful completion, students will be eligible for employment in primary school contexts throughout Australia. The course is designed to foster dispositions for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Incorporating supervised, assessable professional practice blocks in each year of the course, students will have numerous opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways to prepare them for employment.

In-demand Specialisations

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) also includes specialisations in English, Science, and Mathematics, providing students with 'in-demand' knowledge and skills. If students are located within the Rockhampton Diocese, they can also undertake a specialisation in Catholic Education, allowing them to be accredited to teach in a Catholic School.

Study Experience

The primary education degree is available online and on-campus, with a fast-track option if students get started mid-year. The course offers:

• Authentic Learning Experiences
• Fast-track Option
• Global Experiences
• Online or On Campus
• Seamless Pathways
• Study Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Primary), students will be qualified to teach in primary schools from foundation year to Year 6. Like most professions, teaching has specific workforce demands and sometimes oversupply. Before undertaking a course of study, students should check with major employers regarding potential employment prospects.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when students want to study. Students can choose the intake that best suits them in the drop-down menu. The available locations are:

• Online
• Bundaberg
• Cairns
• Mackay
• Rockhampton
• Townsville

Course Details

Students must complete 33 units (192 credits), including:

• Core structure (33 units)
• Unit details, which can be found in the course planner

Professional Practice

The course includes 85 days of planned teaching practice in primary schools. For students studying full-time, placements are embedded in each year of the course in four blocks:

• Year 1: Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching (15-day supervised placement)
• Year 2: Professional Practice 2 (Primary) Classroom Management (20-day supervised placement)
• Year 3: Professional Practice 3 (Primary/ECE) - Managing the Differentiated Classroom (20-day supervised placement)
• Year 4: Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning (30-day supervised placement)

Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet the following entry requirements:

1. Rank Threshold: ATAR 62.00 | SR 62.00
2. Prerequisites: English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)
3. Entry Requirements: View the Entry Requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for this course

Fees & Scholarships

The indicative first-year fee is $4,800 (CSP). The course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and domestic students will be offered a CSP, provided they meet CSP eligibility requirements. Students may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if they are offered a CSP.

How to Apply

Students can apply via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or directly to CQU. The application process involves:

1. Checking the course requirements
2. Getting a Unique Student Identifier
3. Submitting the ApplyCQU application

Related Courses

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)