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Bachelor of Primary Education

The University of Notre Dame Australia

CRICOS provider number: 01032F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12170

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About

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.

Essential requirements for admission

All applicants must:

Check the special requirements and policies for this course.

Admission criteria

Refer to Notre Dame general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Notre Dame website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2021)

2022 data not yet provided by the institution.

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 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. 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.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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

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