Flinders University

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The future-focused Bachelor of Education (Primary) empowers graduates to weave together knowledge and skills, mind and context to inspire and educate young minds.

Through a rigorous course of study integrated with professional practice, students develop their command of critical ideas and skills, develop their professional identity and build their capacity to create knowledge for the future alongside parents/carers, other professionals and the wider community. Graduates understand the world from multiple viewpoints and possess the relational sensitivity, competency and imagination to evaluate and adapt to rapid changes in contemporary society.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    English language requirements

    Undergraduate programs

    • IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall
    • TOEFL (Internet): 72 Total score with 18 Speaking and 21 Writing
    • Pearson (PTE Academic): 65 Overall
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $31,252 $127,600 Fees are based on full-time study.

    For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

    For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Flinders University.
    Study mode On Campus
    Duration 4 Years
    Estimated fee* $31,252 $127,600

    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 Flinders University

    Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

    Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

    Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.

    Operating since 1966
    Legal name Flinders University
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