Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young children? As a primary teacher you will have a creative, challenging and rewarding career helping and inspiring children to develop important lifelong skills. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will equip you with deep knowledge to enrich the learning experience of primary aged students.
Integrated with professional experience, you will choose from a range of subject areas in English, mathematics, health and physical education, Indigenous education, science and religious education. You will build skills and deep knowledge to confidently manage diverse and inclusive classrooms. By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
Away From Base (Strathfield): If you are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to participate in the Away From Base program following an interview with the course coordinator and staff from the Indigenous Higher Education Unit.
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Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
primary school education
policy development
community centre education
private colleges
inclusive education settings
adult education
education and training roles in other sectors – e.g. zoos
correction facilities for youth or adults
research
special education
Entry requirements
A minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.
Fees and Scholarships
Unit fee: $3356
Average first year fee: $26848
Estimate total cost: $107392
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
