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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Graduate Entry)

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This is a two year accelerated program. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who has a Bachelor’s degree to consider teaching as a professional pathway.

Study locations
  • Sippy Downs
  • Fraser Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
083202C
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
2 years
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$11,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$44,800
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017241
  • Fraser Coast 019121
Minimum selection threshold

GPA requirement

UniSC program code
ED306
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Prerequisites
Completion of a non-education Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from a recognised tertiary institution. In addition, applicants must satisfy the discipline study requirements of eight units of study across two discipline learning areas of the primary curriculum: the arts, history, geography, English, mathematics, science, health and physical education, technology and / or languages.
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests—refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2017
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
16
Total units
192

This is a two year accelerated program. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who has a Bachelor’s degree to consider teaching as a professional pathway.

Primary School education offers a diverse range of job opportunities. Practice, practice, and more practice is the focus of this program to ensure our graduates walk through the school gates confident that they can teach in a classroom and have the skills to deliver curriculum for primary learners.

You will gain a thorough grounding in curriculum, associated theory and practice, and understanding how to adapt programs to meet children's diverse learning needs. All this training is brought to life through undertaking 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience and 40 hours of Wider Field Experience. *

Post-admission requirements

Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as four full-time blocks, and 40 hours of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools. Students must obtain a Blue Card (or link their existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.

Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

* The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools.

Career opportunities

Primary school teacher, private practice tutor, education consultant, community education centre leader, College/University lecturer, zoo education officer, education exhibition organiser, Education Policy Analyst, children’s television presenter, youth support worker, teacher of English overseas, children’s advocate leader.

Registration

Graduates may apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

Introductory courses (1)

EDU105 Introduction to Mathematics

Advanced courses (15)

EDU202 Mathematics Foundations
EDU205 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU209 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
EDU213 Writing for Screens
EDU308 Interactive Narrative: Puzzles and Quests
EDU309 Interactive Narrative: Characters and Worlds
EDU316 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
EDU318 Individual Learner Needs
EDU340 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
EDU349 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU400 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU410 Professional Experience: Responding to Individual Learner Needs
EDU411 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU412 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
EDU416 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete a minimum of 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience
  • Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

To commence Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) you must:

  • Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information.
  • Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
  • Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
  • Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
  • Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the Bachelor of Education (Primary)(Graduate Entry)
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression