Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Inspire young minds. Study primary education.

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.

Study in our state-of-the-art technologies: SimTeach, SimCave and SimSchool. These immerse students in both virtual reality and hands-on experiences and 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

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 a discipline depth in any of the following areas:

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

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Diversify your skills and career pathways by qualifying for both teaching and non-teaching roles. Work with diverse families and children in various educational settings.

Professional outcomes

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

• Primary School Teacher
• Specialist Teacher in Primary School
• English as a Second Language Teacher
• Community Educator
• Education Policy Analyst
• Curriculum Developer or Evaluator

NSW Government, 2023