Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Summary Primary educators focus on helping children reach their full potential, inspire a love of learning and guide them in the development of foundational skills in areas such as literacy and numeracy; and physical, arts, social and emotional competencies. In the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree, you’ll…
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Summary
Primary educators focus on helping children reach their full potential, inspire a love of learning and guide them in the development of foundational skills in areas such as literacy and numeracy; and physical, arts, social and emotional competencies.
In the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree, you’ll undertake an academic major from a wide range of areas. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) component will provide you with the equivalent of two years of full-time professional study. You’ll be taught by academics who are actively researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning – Macquarie is a leader in educational research with a particular focus on information and communication technology, mathematics and science teaching, English, educational psychology and inclusive education.
Key features
Teach children from birth to 12 years
Choose the Early Childhood Teaching major and the minor in Early Childhood to teach in both primary and prior to school settings. Apply Key Learning Area subject content knowledge
Design learning experiences that reflect evidence-based best practice, and develop strategies for creating rapport with students. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Gain a teaching specialisation in maths, science and technology, or English. Be classroom-ready by the time you graduate
Engage in early childhood, primary and secondary settings in first year, and local or regional professional placements in second year.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Education adviser
Education officer
Education policy adviser
Education researcher
Primary teacher
Employers
Catholic Education
Early childhood service providers
Education and training sector
Government schools
Independent schools
Preschools
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
