ProviderSouthern Cross UniversityThe Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts is a gateway degree to work as a registered teacher. A distinctive suite of first year units gives excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, science, and core subject content. All students undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive education, and other critical areas.
Students choose an Arts major in either Humanities, Social Sciences or Creative Writing.
Graduates will be qualified as a primary teacher. Some online units require attendance at on-campus workshops. This course is also available online.
Teacher education courses: All students enrolled in an initial teacher education program must complete and pass the benchmarking Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education during the course of their studies.
Creative Writing, curriculum, discipline areas, humanities, pedagogy, primary teaching, social Sciences.
Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
Substantial program of in-school professional teaching experience.
Primary school teacher, exhibition organiser, education consultant, community education leader, environmental educator, education policy analyst, curriculum writer, youth support worker, private tutor.
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria .
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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