Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Charles Sturt University
CRICOS provider number: 00005F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12018
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Build a brighter future as a qualified primary teacher with our new Bachelor of Education (Primary). Shape young minds, cultivate curiosity and create positive learning environments in which children aged five to 12 years can thrive. Study on the Port Macquarie campus and access our full range of teacher education learning facilities and support services.
Help children develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to provide the best possible start in life. Nurture children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Make a real difference in the lives of children you work with and teach across the full primary curriculum. You’ll learn from experienced academics and develop your teaching practice throughout your degree as you step into primary classrooms.
Areas of study
Education, primary, teaching.
Career opportunities
Primary school teacher specialized in on of the primary curriculum teaching areas. Choose from Creative Arts; English; Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE); Mathematics; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), and Science and Technology. Study a range of electives within these areas or choose from topics such as general education studies, early childhood education, First Nations studies, and psychology.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Three Band 5 results, including English, in the NSW HSC or equivalent.
Charles Sturt University courses are designed and accredited with alternative entry as all students undertake core discipline studies in the first two years of study equivalent to three Band 5 results, including English and mathematics, before undertaking curriculum and professional studies.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced.
Minimum ATAR: 65.00.
Applicants with higher education study
Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Other applicants
Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Contact us
For more information about any of Charles Sturt University's courses, call Charles Sturt University on 1800 275 278 or search the Charles Sturt University website.
Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.