- Pre-service experience starts in the first year
- Mentoring from school-based teachers starts in second semester
- Graduates are in demand throughout Queensland
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Primary Education
Award abbreviation: BPrimaryEd
QTAC code: 017301 Sippy Downs; 017501 Gympie
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-15 / Rank-68
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time (Gympie offering is part-time only)
Commence: Semester 1 only †
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisite: English (4,SA) *
Recommended prior study: Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: ED304
CRICOS code: 073277M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
† Note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014
* Note: From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA)
The Bachelor of Primary Education focuses on effective teaching strategies in science, literacy and numeracy in primary education.
This program brings together the theory and practice of teaching in a primary school setting (Prep–Year 7). You develop global perspectives on curriculum and an understanding of the characteristics of diverse learners in today's classrooms. Curriculum knowledge is developed in English, mathematics, science and technology, the arts, health, physical education, and studies of society and environment. You undertake one school placement each year, and two placements in the final year.
Additional admission requirement
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 23 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks. You are also required to complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience. You must obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before your first workplace experience—refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience.
To commence Supervised Professional Experience you must:
- Travel to attend Supervised Professional Experience placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Engaging 21st Century Learners
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU102 Communication and Thought
EDU103 Learning about Learning
EDU104 The Primary Teacher
EDU105 Engaging 21st Century Learners
EDU106 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU107 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU204 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU205 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU221 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU305 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU308 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU309 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU316 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU317 Teaching HPE in Primary School
EDU318
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU342
EDU343
EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU401 Teacher as Global Practitioner
EDU402
EDU403
EDU404
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU411 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU652
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
* Course outlines subject to University approval.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Primary Education Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester at the Sippy Down campus. Students commencing at the Gympie Learning Hub please refer to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) Study Plan.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses:
EDU101 must be studied in Semester 2
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| EDU102 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU103 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU104 The Primary Teacher | |||
| EDU105 Engaging 21st Century Learners | |||
| EDU106 Foundation of English and Mathematics | |||
| EDU107 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU342 must be studied in Semester 1
EDU205 and EDU652 must be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU203 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards | |||
| EDU204 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU205 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment | |||
| EDU340 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology | |||
| EDU341 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness | |||
| EDU342 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU652 Teaching Mathematics |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU221 must be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU305 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU308 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU309 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| EDU316 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy | |||
| EDU317 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU343 Australian History and Geography in SOSE |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Eight (8) required courses:
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU318 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU400 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts | |||
| EDU401 The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| EDU402 Teaching Primary School Mathematics | |||
| EDU403 The Global Teacher | |||
| EDU404 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice | |||
| EDU410 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum * | |||
| EDU411 Sustainable Teaching Practices * |
* not available until 2013
Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) †
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Three (3) required courses
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU102 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession | |||
| EDU103 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU104 The Primary Teacher |
† For further enrolment advice for Gympie please contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering at education@usc.edu.au