Bachelor of Education (Primary) Federation University Australia

CRICOS 089465J

Childhood experiences created by a great teacher will stay with a child throughout their lifetime. If you want to inspire children and help them achieve their potential, then join us to become part of the next generation of primary teachers.

You will spend time in each year of your degree observing and working with students in school classrooms. You will develop your own teaching identity and learn how to use your own individual skills to support student learning.

You will develop a deep understanding of childhood development, educational theories and practice. You will also learn how to engage children in innovative and purposeful learning. Along with the compulsory education courses, you will have the option of a range of discipline-specific electives.

Primary Specialisation options include: English, Mathematics, Science or Inclusive Education with a focus on English, Science or Mathematics

You will be learning and developing classroom skills from your first semester of study, completing a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching practice during the four years of your degree. Completing this program will qualify you to teach primary students up to Year 6.

This degree is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

Entry requirements

• Overall IELTS band score of 7.0 (with at least 7.5 for Speaking and Listening and 6.5 for Reading and Writing) or equivalent English language test with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to be eligible for registration.
• Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum study scores of 25 in units 3 and 4 English or 30 for English as an Alternative Language or Dialect and Units 1 and 2 of Mathematics or Overseas Equivalent.
• Additional testing, including CASPer assessment, may be required to meet entry requirements. Please see website for detail.