Deakin University

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Build a solid foundation in primary curriculum and graduate in-demand and classroom-ready when you study Deakin’s accredited Bachelor of Education (Primary). You’ll develop essential knowledge and real-world experience during guaranteed placements, ready to inspire and guide children through their primary learning years. From mathematics, science, the arts and literacy, you will learn how to teach across a wide range of subjects and specialisations, then discover how to put your skills into practice in the classroom.

With the option to combine your personal interests with a range of curriculum areas, you will undertake placements that enrich and solidify your studies. As a result, you will graduate qualified to teach from prep to Year 6, with the confidence and ability to make an impact on the learning of your students.

Delivery mode

Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
  • 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds
  • 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
  • Princes Highway, Warrnambool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Academic requirements

If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

  • Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations, and has a minimum ATAR requirement of 70 including selection adjustments.

Non-academic requirements

All applicants must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes.

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

  • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score greater than 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or greater than 25 in any other English
  • IELTS 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent
  • other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)

    • Higher education study

    If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)

    VET study

    If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: partial or full completion of a VIT-approved Pathway Program with a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 60% over a minimum of one year of study

    Work and life experiece

    If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and haven’t undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.

    Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $20,364 $135,200 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$20,364
Standard Tuition:
$135,200
Full Fee Tuition:
$20,364
Full Fee Tuition:
$135,200
Enquire with Deakin University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $20,364 $135,200 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.

Curriculum Developer

A Curriculum Developer designs and updates educational programs for schools, universities, or training institutions. You might work in an education...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Primary School Teacher

A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...

Avg yearly income $95,680
Entry barriers Low

About Deakin University

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.

Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.