Degree overview

Inspire young minds.

Primary school (kinder – year 6) is the critical period where children cultivate life-long skills. Discover how you can empower the next generation and influence positive change.

If you are from a country that only requires a Bachelor degree to teach, the Bachelor of Education (Primary Studies) is for you.

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Career opportunities

Being a Primary teacher goes well beyond teaching maths and ABC’s. You could find yourself inspiring the next generation of leaders and helping young ones develop social skills. You could develop programs to inspire interest in industries like maths and science.

Bachelor of Education (Primary Studies)

UAC Code , Program Code 40225

CRICOS Code , Program Code 40225

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Program Code 40225

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Course overview

Key study areas include:

  • foundations of primary education
  • how to teach K-6 curriculum
  • language and literacy development
  • psychology of learning and teaching
  • behaviour management

Study courses in any of the following areas:

  • human society and its environment
  • creative arts
  • personal development, health and physical education
  • mathematics
  • science and technology
  • special education
2025 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Career-ready placements

This degree requires you to participate in two placements: Completion of 20 days teacher observations in a K-6 setting in a NSW Department of Education or other NSW school or service providers; and Completion of 50 days of supervised practice in a Primary school setting in their own state, country or territory or the country in which they intend to teach. New Colombo Plan Mobility Program – experience teaching in bilingual classrooms in Asia with funding available.

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