Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) (pre 2018)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Inspirational teachers who act professionally, knowledgeably, and effectively
• Insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education
• Innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education

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.

Professional experience courses are scheduled to give students the opportunity to link theory with practice. Students start the first professional experience placement by observing the teacher and working with small groups in the classroom. This is followed by initial experiences in teaching the full class under the direct supervision of the teacher. Students build on their teaching competencies during the 90 days of placement throughout the program, by the time of graduation they have developed the classroom skills and the professional aptitudes of a competent teacher. Some placements overlap with university vacations, so students should check the professional experience dates before booking travel. See Professional Experience Unit

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

2023 Program Revisions

This program was revised for implementation in Semester 1, 2023.

Core courses in the Graded Honours stream have been revised, EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 have been replaced with EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B. If you have already completed EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 you do not need to complete EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B.

Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.

2021 Program Revisions

The program was revised for implementation in Semester 1 2021.

Core Course replacements are listed below. Continuing students in the program who have not yet successfully completed the pre-2021 course/s will now be required to complete the replacement course.

• EDUC2103 Schooling, Identity and Society has been replaced with EDUC1103 Schooling, Identity and Society.
• EDUC4749 Advanced Numeracy Studies has been replaced with EDUC3055 Pedagogies of Numeracy from Birth to 12 Years.
• EDUC4940 Research and Critique has been replaced with EDUC4955 Education Honours I: Introduction to Education Research.
• EDUC4990 Honours III: Thesis and Project (20 units) has been replaced with EDUC4975 Honours III – Thesis A and EDUC4985 Honours IV – Thesis B.

Amendments to directed courses in Discipline Areas .  All directed courses completed prior to 2021 will count towards the Discipline Depth requirements.

A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.

All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for ungraded Honours. High performing students may be eligible to undertake the Graded Honours stream. Students admitted to the graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 30 units of research courses. The criteria for the determination of class of Honours are detailed in the Bachelor Honours Policy [000990] located in the University Policy Library. See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.

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.

International applicants intending to seek accreditation to teach should seek clarification of accreditation requirements with their proposed/intended employment authority prior to undertaking the program. Responsibility for clarification of suitability of undergraduate qualifications for employment with an employing authority rests with the applicant.

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.