Bachelor of Primary Education
Bachelor of Primary Education
Course summary Primary teaching is a rewarding profession that can change lives. A primary teacher educates children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (ages 5 to 12 years) and teaches all areas of the Australian primary curriculum. UOW Bachelor of Primary Education graduates focus on educating the ‘whole child’ and promote…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course summary
Primary teaching is a rewarding profession that can change lives. A primary teacher educates children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (ages 5 to 12 years) and teaches all areas of the Australian primary curriculum. UOW Bachelor of Primary Education graduates focus on educating the ‘whole child’ and promote lifelong learning in children.
This degree is a nationally accredited qualification for employment as a Kindergarten to Year 6 teacher in the public and independent school systems. You will learn through on-campus classes and online learning as well as school and community placements. The extensive professional experience program involves placement in schools from the second year of your degree, allowing you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom early in your degree.
During your studies you will have opportunities for rural and international professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW’s international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.
UOW has strong community ties with schools and an extensive professional experience program. You will also have access to academic staff and career consultants, who provide services and support to increase your employability. The Bachelor of Primary Education is delivered as an on campus degree.
Further your studies with a Master of Autism
Stand out from the crowd with your breadth of skills and expertise by completing an Integrated Master’s degree. This study option combines an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, allowing you to progress directly from the Bachelor of Primary Education into the Master of Autism. Studying this degree combination will help you meet the growing demand for educators who can lead the development and implementation of strategies that support neurodivergent children, making this degree an ideal fit for those with a passion for inclusion in educational practices.
The UAC Course code for this degree combination is 751290.
Accreditation & professional recognition: This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. All students will receive a national English/Literacy specialisation on successful completion of the program. A NSW specialisation in Mathematics/Numeracy is also available to students with relevant interest and aptitude. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements. The University of Wollongong is committed to supporting students to meet the accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic Diocesan schools.
Career opportunities: School teacher (Early Years excluded); Early Childhood Teacher (Early Years only); Educational consultant; Educational manager; Preschool teacher (Early Years only); Private college teacher; Recreational activities coordinator; Sport development officer; TAFE teacher; Training and development officer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
