Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Studies)

Change lives and shape young minds

If a rewarding career as a teacher in your home country is your dream, this program is for you.

With the final placement undertaken in your home country, you’ll gain relevant hands-on experience to work across a wide age range:

Study in our state-of-the-art technologies. SimTeach, SimCave and SimSchool immerse students in virtual reality and hands-on experiences. These technologies prepare students for diverse contexts and diverse students. Our technologies are used to reflect our commitment to equity, excellence, and indigenous knowledge, through shared experiences, indigenous storytelling and reflective practice.

Course overview

You will study a range of courses in:

• psychology of learning and teaching
• children's learning and growth across the span of birth to 12 years
• families and society
• programming and planning for children aged 0-6 years
• language and mathematical learning
• aboriginal education
• education policy and contemporary issues
• behaviour management
• diversity and Inclusive education
• ethics and professional codes of conduct

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, overseas senior secondary qualifications, prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6.5

Graduates will be able to seek employment as Early Childhood (EC) Educators or Primary / Elementary school teachers, in their home countries (graduates should check their local accreditation requirements to determine the suitability of this program).

While most study Education to become teachers, your qualification opens doors to a multitude of other careers in related industries, including leadership and professional roles in research and policy development.

Professional outcomes

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as: