Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Childhood experiences created by a great teacher will stay with a child throughout their lifetime. If you want to inspire children and help them achieve their potential, then join us to become part of the next generation of primary teachers. You will spend time in each year of your degree…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Childhood experiences created by a great teacher will stay with a child throughout their lifetime. If you want to inspire children and help them achieve their potential, then join us to become part of the next generation of primary teachers.
You will spend time in each year of your degree observing and working with students in school classrooms. You will develop your own teaching identity and learn how to use your own individual skills to support student learning.
You will develop a deep understanding of childhood development, educational theories and practice. You will also learn how to engage children in innovative and purposeful learning. Along with the compulsory education courses, you will have the option of a range of discipline specific electives. Primary Specialisation options include: English, Mathematics, Science or Inclusive Education with a focus on English, Science or Mathematics.
Career opportunities
- Primary teacher
Pathways/alternate entry
Alternate entry
Students may undertake the first year of the Bachelor of Education Studies and apply to transfer into the second year of this program.
Diploma pathway
If you already have a relevant Diploma you can obtain seven courses (105 credit points).
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum study scores of 25 in units 3 and 4 English or 30 for English as an Alternative Language or Dialect and Units 1 and 2 of Mathematics or overseas equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS score: Speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5 and Writing 6.5. or International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) test with a Level 4 in speaking, listening, reading and writing or equivalent English language test with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to be eligible for registration. TOEFL IBT: 100 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24; Pearson (PTE): Overall 65 (no band less than 58); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 185 (no band less than 176).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.Â
