Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

103728C

Campuses

Bankstown City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines20-Jul-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,500 / year

Next Intake 20-Jul-2026

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

About

Be a highly sought-after primary-school teacher by gaining your initial teaching degree at Western Sydney University. This degree prepares our graduates to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary school settings and other educational fields in Australia. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides deep engagement in primary education through innovative approaches to teaching and learning combining on-campus and online learning experiences. These superior experiences underpinned by research evidence produce high quality graduates who are active at advancing the status of the teaching profession. To fully prepare you for your school-based professional experience placements, you study foundation subjects such as sociology for educators and educational psychology; teaching content knowledge with emphasis on building capacity in literacy, numeracy and science; and the full suite of primary curriculum subjects and pedagogy subjects. You may choose to study electives such as inclusive education, sustainability or science as part of your studies with a blended learning approach with both online and on campus program delivery. You will also be involved in engaged and work integrated learning, through working with a school from your first year and professional experience in a variety of primary schools. Look forward to hands-on experience at educational facilities as part of your program work and emerge with the communication skills, creativity, capacity for independent thought, and adaptability you need to thrive in the real world.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

B Psychological and Social Sciences

Entry requirements for international students

**The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Admission

Meets the minimum ATAR or equivalent requirements.
Assumed knowledge: Band 4 in HSC Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).

Special Requirements

Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience units, students must:

Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Please consult the handbook for more information.

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

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Alumni

"The degree does not limit you to one career option. The opportunities and possibilities are endless. Take advantage of all of this."

— Amy Briggs, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)