Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10)

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.  Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

  Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test.  Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  Note:
  Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.

  Applicants from the Seychelles:
  Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.  Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

  Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test.  Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  Note:
  Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.

  Applicants from the Seychelles:
  Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at South West or Online

Semester 1: Study part-time at South West or Online

Semester 2: Study full-time at South West or Online

Semester 2: Study part-time at South West or Online

Course Structure

C99|1

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  Students completing the Health and Physical Education specialisation will be able to complete this course online. Students completing the Mathematics or Science specialisations will be required to complete at least some units at an on campus location.

• Practicum requirement

  Work Integrated Learning is undertaken in the form of professional experience placements. During these placements, Pre-Service Teachers work under the guidance of Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors. They engage in a process of professional development and have the opportunity to make well-informed connections between theory and practice.

  Students are required to complete 102 Professional experience days.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Experience.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply education theories to a broad range of practical year 1-10 education situations.
2. Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for a diverse range of learners.
3. Use creative teaching strategies to cater for varying student abilities and characteristics in a range of learning contexts.
4. Employ a range of resources and strategies in a range of teaching and learning environments.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in academic, professional and public contexts.
6. Respond to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
7. Work with students and parents/carers through a positive systematic approach to learning and teaching.
8. Engage with opportunities to improve teaching practice and continue their own professional learning, related to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time Online

Semester 1: Study part-time Online

Semester 2: Study full-time Online

Semester 2: Study part-time Online

This course is not currently offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.

Course Structure

C99|1

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  Students completing the Health and Physical Education specialisation will be able to complete this course online. Students completing the Mathematics or Science specialisations will be required to complete at least some units at an on campus location.

• Practicum requirement

  Work Integrated Learning is undertaken in the form of professional experience placements. During these placements, Pre-Service Teachers work under the guidance of Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors. They engage in a process of professional development and have the opportunity to make well-informed connections between theory and practice.

  Students are required to complete 102 Professional experience days.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Experience.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply education theories to a broad range of practical year 1-10 education situations.
2. Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for a diverse range of learners.
3. Use creative teaching strategies to cater for varying student abilities and characteristics in a range of learning contexts.
4. Employ a range of resources and strategies in a range of teaching and learning environments.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in academic, professional and public contexts.
6. Respond to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
7. Work with students and parents/carers through a positive systematic approach to learning and teaching.
8. Engage with opportunities to improve teaching practice and continue their own professional learning, related to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $4,650 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in primary and lower secondary (up to year 10) education environments. Students may be employed as generalist primary teachers, specialist primary teachers or secondary teachers teaching to year 10 in a single learning area specialisation: Mathematics, Science or Health and Physical Education. The focus on regional, rural and remote education embedded in the course, provides an appropriate background for graduates to seek employment in education in a range of metropolitan, regional, rural and remote educational settings.

Possible future job titles

Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Science Teacher, Sports Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Education Officer, Specialist Teacher, Education Consultant

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Education
• Master of Education (Advanced)
• Master of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education
• Graduate Certificate of Education (Accelerated Online)

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $37,700 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in primary and lower secondary (up to year 10) education environments. Students may be employed as generalist primary teachers, specialist primary teachers or secondary teachers teaching to year 10 in a single learning area specialisation: Mathematics, Science or Health and Physical Education. The focus on regional, rural and remote education embedded in the course, provides an appropriate background for graduates to seek employment in education in a range of metropolitan, regional, rural and remote educational settings.

Possible future job titles

Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Science Teacher, Sports Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Education Officer, Specialist Teacher, Education Consultant

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Education
• Master of Education (Advanced)
• Master of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education
• Graduate Certificate of Education (Accelerated Online)