Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Our new Bachelor of Education (Primary) will put you on the path to becoming a primary school teacher with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Be a highly sought-after primary-school teacher by gaining your initial teaching degree at Western Sydney University. This degree prepares our graduates to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our new Bachelor of Education (Primary) will put you on the path to becoming a primary school teacher with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Be a highly sought-after primary-school teacher by gaining your initial teaching degree at Western Sydney University. This degree prepares our graduates to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary school settings and other educational fields in Australia.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides deep engagement in primary education through innovative approaches to teaching and learning combining on-campus and online learning experiences. These superior experiences underpinned by research evidence produce high quality graduates who are active at advancing the status of the teaching profession.
To fully prepare you for your school-based professional experience placements, you study foundation subjects such as sociology for educators & educational psychology; teaching content knowledge with emphasis on building capacity in literacy, numeracy and science; the full suite of primary curriculum subjects and pedagogy subjects.
You may choose to study electives such as inclusive education, sustainability or science as part of your studies with a blended learning approach with both online and on campus program delivery. You will also be involved in engaged and work integrated learning, through working with a school from your first year and professional experience in a variety of primary schools.
Look forward to hands-on experience at educational facilities as part of your program work and emerge with the communication skills, creativity, capacity for independent thought, and adaptability you need to thrive in the real world.
Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Graduates also meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.
Your career
As a Bachelor of Education (Primary) graduate you can become an inspiring primary school teacher. You can also open the door to a great career in policy work, curriculum development, administration.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.5 overall score, minimum 7.0 in reading and writing, minimum 8.0 for speaking and listening; TOEFL internet-based total score 105 Writing 24; Speaking 26; Listening 28 and Reading 24; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 78 overall; Speaking 79; Listening 79; Reading 65; Writing 65.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
