Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)
Course summary The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) is an alternative final year option for students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Primary Education or the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree. This degree is a nationally accredited qualification for employment as…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course summary
The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) is an alternative final year option for students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Primary Education or the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree.
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, online learning and school and community placements. The extensive professional experience program involves placement in schools from the second year of the degree allowing you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom early in your degree.
During your study you will have opportunities for rural professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW’s international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.
What you will study
In the final year of your degree, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a research project of your own choice or interest or work with a Primary Education academic as part of your research. All students will receive supervision throughout their research project and will be required to complete a thesis or other form of research dissemination detailing their research project, their methods and their findings. Participation in the Honours program can lead to further research opportunities as a postgraduate student.
Accreditation & professional recognition: This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. 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.
