The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBe at the forefront of shaping new generations as you introduce young minds to a wealth of knowledge about science, societies, maths, history, and the beauty of music and art.
As a primary school teacher, you'll encourage children’s curiosity and inspire their inquisitive minds. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) draws on the latest educational research in combining university study with practical school-based learning. It develops skills relating to literacy and numeracy, diversity and differentiated learning, leadership and research, and effective educational uses of information and communication technologies.
Choose one of four minors to further develop your content knowledge: English and Literacy, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Numeracy, or Science.
Supervised classroom placement commences in the first year and in your final year you'll undertake a professional experience placement, where you take full responsibility for teaching a class with minimal input from your teacher or mentor.
Studying the Bachelor of Education (Primary) will give you expertise in the Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Technologies.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Marine Science, Earth and Environmental Science, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C).
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
Vocational Education Trainer
A Vocational Education Trainer teaches students at a registered training organisation such as a TAFE or specialty training college. You’ll provide...
English Tutor
An English Tutor works with people whose first language is not English to help them better learn to speak, read and write in English. You might wor...
STEM Teacher
A STEM Teacher educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
