University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) is an alternative final year option for students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Primary Education or the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree.

This degree is a nationally accredited qualification for employment as a Kindergarten to Year 6 teacher in the public and independent school systems. You will learn through on-campus classes, online learning and school and community placements.

The extensive professional experience program involves placement in schools from the second year of the degree allowing you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom early in your degree.

During your study you will have opportunities for rural professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.

Delivery mode

University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Northfields Ave, Wollongong

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Completion of all required 100, 200 and 300 level subjects in the Bachelor of Primary Education/Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) prior to admission to Honours.

Achievement of an approved standard of achievement (WAM of 75+) during the first, second and third years of the undergraduate degree.

A suitable study proposal.

A suitable supervisor.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
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Career opportunities

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

About University of Wollongong

UOW is young, dynamic and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities.

The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one per cent of universities in the world.

Harnessing our expertise and strength to create positive impact in our local and global communities is at the forefront of everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the years to come.

We’re globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks equal 70th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the THE Impact rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

In addition to our research impact, we produce some of the world’s most employable graduates, by anticipating emergent industries and future jobs to prepare them for the future of work. Our graduates are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready for multicultural workplaces.

Through our researchers, students, graduates and staff, we’re working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Now, more than ever, it’s our responsibility to continue to use our knowledge and influence for the betterment of society.