Bachelor of Education (Primary)
University of Sydney
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^ The annual tuition fees listed are indicative fees for study in Year 1, in the 2025 calendar year only. Fees are based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load for the year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ. Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each calendar year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. For students enrolling in a combined degree, in most cases a single course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are selected in each of the two qualifications (eg a B Arts and B Laws). Importantly, the indicative tuition fee listed for Year 1, 2024 is subject to annual review and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree. The tuition fee structure is different for double degrees where a bachelor degree is combined with a postgraduate degree (eg D Medicine or D Dental Medicine, B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine)).
About
This course gives you a professional qualification to teach in primary schools in all key learning areas, including English, mathematics, science and technology, creative arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE). In addition to the key learning areas, you may undertake study in areas such as indigenous studies, creative arts, information and communication technologies, languages, mathematics, special education and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Students interested in research will have an opportunity to complete honours.
This course is full-time study, daytime only.
Areas of study
General units in child development and learning plus education and professional studies; study in key learning areas of English, mathematics, science and technology, creative arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE); specialisations in mathematics and science and technology.
All students must take some units of study in mathematics during their degree.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary schools (Kindergarten–Year 6), curriculum consultant, educational administrator, educational researcher, government policy adviser.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Practical experience
You will be provided with a range of practical teaching opportunities. Students complete professional experience from second year through to fourth year. In their fourth and final year students will complete two blocks of professional experience including an internship.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Teaching questionnaire: Applicants are required to answer a question about their motivation and suitability for teaching. How to complete the teaching questionnaire.
For information on the personal statement visit the University of Sydney website.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Prerequisites
Band 5 in three HSC subjects or interstate equivalent, one of which must be English (English Standard, English Advanced or English as a Second Language/English as an Additional Language or Dialect), and Band 4 in Mathematics Standard 2 (or equivalent) as per NESA requirements.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Mathematics specialisation: Mathematics Standard 2. For the Science and Technology specialisation: any 2 units of science.
Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Guaranteed selection rank: 85.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks. Applicants must also meet the course prerequisites listed above.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.