Bachelor of Education (Primary)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• A broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
• Cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
• Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
• Cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
• Communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
• Become inspirational teachers who act professionally, ethically, and effectively
• Become insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education
• Become innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

This degree requires students to participate in placements in NSW Department of Education or other NSW school or service providers via the completion of teacher observations and small group participation, and 90 days of professional experience across three placements.  During placement, students will be subject to the policies and procedures of the placement facility. Placements may extend beyond normal semester times and students must meet their own associated travel and accommodation costs, where applicable.

Students must meet all the Education Placement Requirements, including a NSW Working with Children clearance.

Students must check the Professional Experience Website for all placement information.

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

New South Wales Education Standards Authority

2021 Revisions

Important Information for students who commenced in the program prior to 2021.

Core Course Changes:

• EDUC4749 Advanced Numeracy Studies has been removed from the Core Course list and replaced with EDUC3055 Pedagogies of Numeracy from Birth to 12 Years . If you have completed EDUC4749 prior to 2021 this will count towards your program and you must not enrol in EDUC3055 . If you have not already completed EDUC4749 you will complete EDUC3055 instead.
• EDUC4167 Special Education Internship has been added as a Core Course (Internship) option. Students undertaking the Special Education Discipline Depth must complete EDUC4167 instead of EDUC4187 Quality Teaching and Learning Professional Practice K–6 .
• From 2021 there are changes to the Discipline Depth Study Areas.

For students who commenced the program prior to 2021 please refer to the 2021 B Education (Primary) Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.

Transition Arrangements 2019

The NSW Minister for Education has approved changes to the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) Subject Content Knowledge Requirements for all teaching areas, to be implemented from 1 January 2019. 

From 2019 there are changes to the Discipline Depth Study Areas.

For students who commenced the program prior to 2019 please refer to the 2019 B Education (Primary) Discipline Depth Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.

Students have the option to apply for admission to transfer to the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) program at the end of the second year.  Admission to the Honours program is based upon a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the first 160 units of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) program.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.