Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is a degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to teach in early childhood and primary settings.

Overview

Early childhood teachers provide young children with a strong foundation for learning, and help them develop their social and emotional skills. Primary teachers build on these capabilities, helping children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, as well as their physical, arts, social, and emotional competencies.

Study Options

• Full Time
• In person, on campus

Duration

The duration of the program can vary due to prior learning and work experience.

• Full time: 4 years

Fees

The fees for the program are calculated based on various factors.

Location and Start Dates

The program is available at the North Ryde campus.

Summary

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is part of an innovative suite of new education degrees being pioneered by Macquarie. Streamlined and future-focused, the degrees provide the opportunity to undertake full-time employment as a conditionally accredited teacher during the fourth year.

Key Features

• Greatly expand your employability with skills across two cohorts: Gain in-demand skills to teach in early childhood and primary settings, and in schools that cater to children aged 012.
• Study key topics reflective of future classrooms: Examine national priorities such as literacy and numeracy, diverse educational settings, and factors that impact child development.
• Expand on your core units with essential and elective units: Study topics including child development, play, the arts, media, society, ethics, and health; and maths, science, and English teaching.
• Flexibly wrap your studies around your professional placement: Study while you teach via an innovative out-of-hours online study program delivered by a community of teaching leaders.

Rankings

• Ranked #1 in Sydney for teaching quality (QILT Student Experience Survey, 2023)
• Top 100 in the world for Education (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024)
• 500-school network for undertaking school placements

Career Outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority. The program works closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure students are job-ready when they graduate.

About the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) at Macquarie University

The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping students with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research.

Course Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in early childhood and primary teaching.

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
  • International selection rank: 70
  • Duration: Full time, 4 years
  • Study mode: Full Time, In person, on campus
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
  • International selection rank: 70
  • Duration: Full time, 4 years
  • Study mode: Full Time, In person, on campus
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
  • International selection rank: 70
  • Duration: Full time, 4 years
  • Study mode: Full Time, In person, on campus

Build a Double Degree

Students can explore their options and complete two degrees in less time using the degree builder.

Student Types

• Domestic student: Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas.
• International student: Intending to study on a student visa, not an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.