Bachelor of Primary Education | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Primary Education

Work with young children to help them learn and grow.

Our program is designed to qualify you to work as a primary school classroom teacher (Prep-Year 6). You’ll learn how children learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and integrate ICT in your teaching.

CRICOS code
073277M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 †
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,500
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$76,000
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.
  • The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
  • † Semester 2 intake not available at Gympie.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017301
  • Gympie 017501
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
ED304
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 †
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time *
Prerequisites
English (4,SA) €
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B or C; a science subject; a history subject
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 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
  • † Semester 2 intake not available at Gympie.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).

Our program is designed to qualify you to work as a primary school classroom teacher (Prep-Year 6). You’ll learn how children learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and integrate ICT in your teaching.

Develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. From your first year, you’ll complete 115 days of supervised professional experiences in local schools, and rural and remote settings.

You’ll also gain valuable and rewarding wider field experience where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities. Our program has been developed in partnership with leading educational bodies, and as you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 18 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Students must also complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience. Students must undergo a Working with Children Check and obtain a Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PBSA) prior to commencing supervised professional experience.

Career opportunities

Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.

Registration

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

For students commencing Semester 1, 2015. All other students please refer to transitional study plans.
Core course

1 required course:

COR109 Workplace Learning II

Introductory required courses

7 required courses:

EDU101 Human Physiology
EDU103 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
EDU104 Functional Anatomy
EDU105 Motor Control and Learning
EDU106 Health Practicum
EDU107 Workplace Learning I
EDU113 Workplace Learning II

Advanced required courses

24 required courses:

EDU202 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
EDU204 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
EDU205 Introduction to Journalism
EDU209 Visual Journalism
EDU211 Communication and Thought
EDU308 Screen Production and Editing
EDU309 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
EDU316 News Writing and Reporting
EDU317 Online Journalism
EDU318 Feature Writing
EDU319 Broadcast Journalism
EDU332 Investigative and Data Journalism
EDU333 News Rounds
EDU340 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
EDU342 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
EDU400 Newsroom
EDU401 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
EDU410 The Literature Review
EDU411 Qualitative Research Methods
EDU412 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
EDU413 Advanced Discipline Readings
EDU414 Advanced Research Methods
EDU415 Communication and Thought
SCS203 Introduction to Creative Writing

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 required courses.
  • Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 18 weeks supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 15 days of wider field experience.

To commence supervised professional experience you must:

  • Travel to attend supervised professional experience placements.
  •  A  Blue 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).
  • 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.
  • The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to Primary Education students.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Requirements for placements

As required by the Queensland Family and Child Commission Act (2014), preservice teachers must undergo a Working with Children Check and be issued with a Blue Card by the Public Safety Business Agency to allow them to undertake supervised professional 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 a Blue Card prior to commencing supervised professional experience.

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  Learning office (Level 1, H 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 Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.