| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Location | Bundaberg and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CC12 |
| CRICOS | 080753G |
| First-year fee | A$30,960 (Indicative) |
Overview
Influence the next generation and guide young people to learn and grow. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides you with the qualifications to teach in primary schools from foundation year to Year 6.
This course is an initial teacher education course and qualifies you for professional registration which is administered in Queensland by the Queensland College of Teachers. You will demonstrate evidence of meeting the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate career stage) throughout the course of study.
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for employment in primary school contexts throughout Australia.
In addition to building the professional knowledge and skills required to teach effectively, the course is designed to foster dispositions for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
This course incorporates supervised assessable teaching practice in schools with professional practice blocks included in each year of the course. This means you'll have numerous opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways to prepare you for employment.
In-demand specialisations
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) also includes specialisations in English, Science and Mathematics providing you with 'in demand' knowledge and skills. If you're located within the Rockhampton Diocese, you can also undertake a specialisation in Catholic Education allowing you to be accredited to teach in a Catholic School.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Local Networks
- Seamless Pathways
- Work-integrated learning
“I was extremely lucky to receive the Destination Australia Scholarship. This had a huge impact on me and my family's life. This scholarship has taken off the financial burden leaving me to be able to give most of my attention to my studies and making it my number one priority.
Alice Reeves-Kneip
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) | UK
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) you 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, you should check with major employers regarding potential employment prospects.
LANTITE Test
To be eligible to graduate and therefore acquire provisional teacher registration, you will be required to undertake and pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education. This test, referred to as LANTITE, is administered nationally by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER).
Structure & Availability
COURSE STRUCTURE
To graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) you are required to complete 32 units including 26 core units.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2024 | Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2025 | Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2025 | Rockhampton |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
Professional Practice - Queensland College of Teachers
Core
Graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration as a teacher upon completion of the course.
Professional Practice 2 (Primary) – Classroom Management - EDFE12042
Supervised Placement as per EDFE12042 Unit Profile
Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching - EDFE11038
Supervised Placement as per EDFE11038 Unit Profile
Professional Practice 3 (Primary/ECE) - Managing the Differentiated Classroom - EDFE13032
Supervised Placement as per EDFE13032 Unit Profile NB: If students are in the Catholic Education Strand, they complete this unit instead - EDFE12044
Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning - EDFE14021
Supervised Placement as per EDFE14021 Unit Profile
Duration of Professional Practice units
Benefit from supervised placements to graduate classroom ready. Check below for more detail on the length of each placement block.
| UNIT NAME | CODE | DURATION |
| Early Childhood Education and Care Placement | EDFE40002 | Optional 120 hours of placement to satisfy placement requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching | EDFE11038 | 15-day block of practical experience under the guidance of a supervising teacher in a school setting. |
| Professional Practice 2 (Primary) - Classroom Management | EDFE12042 | 20-day block placement in a school. |
| Professional Practice 3 (Primary/ECE) - Managing the Differentiated Classroom | EDFE13032 | 20-day block placement in a school. Students taking the Catholic Education Strand will complete EDFE12044 instead, and complete a 20-day block placement. |
| Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning | EDFE14021 | 25-day block placement in a classroom environment plus five one-day visits to prepare you for the continuous five-week teaching block. |
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
