Bachelor of Primary Education

Studying this Bachelor of Primary Education will begin your journey to becoming a teacher  who truly makes a difference in the lives of children in their early and primary years. Underpinned by the belief that successful education focuses on development of the whole  person, this degree will provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to be an effective teacher with the ability to create learning environments where students thrive.

This degree will enable you to apply for registration as a primary school teacher in Australia. Additionally, this degree provides an opportunity to meet accreditation requirements if you choose to teach in Catholic schools or in prior-to-school settings. In addition to the University’s core curriculum of introductory units in theology, philosophy and ethics, you will complete courses that combine educational theory and classroom learning with considerable time spent in professional experience placements. These can be undertaken in early learning settings and primary schools across NSW and beyond.

Areas of study

Curriculum areas (subjects) of the primary curriculum plus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and inclusive education,  pedagogy and assessment, planning and programming for early and primary years. You can also choose to specialise in religious education, early childhood education, English/literacy, mathematics or science and technology.

Career opportunities

Teach in Australian and overseas schools, including Catholic, government, independent and prior-to-school/early childhood settings.

Students who elect to attain International Baccalaureate Certification, will also be eligible to teach at one of 4,500 International Baccalaureate schools in over 100  countries.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Guided by the core curriculum and the objects of the University over four years of study, students will meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teacher at graduate level.

All teacher education students in NSW must sit the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). The test is administered externally by the  Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Education student must register and pay  for the test.

In order to graduate from this program and be able to register with NESA as accredited teachers, Education students also need to successfully complete the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) after their final teaching placement.

Practical experience

Approximately 27 weeks of professional experience.

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.