Bachelor of Primary Education

Primary teaching is a rewarding profession that can change lives, teaching all areas of the Australian primary curriculum. UOW Bachelor of Primary Education graduates focus on educating the 'whole child' and promote lifelong learning in children.

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 undertake a school placement from the second year of your degree, allowing you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom early in your degree.

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

UOW Education has strong community ties with schools and an extensive professional experience degree. You will also have access to academic staff and career consultants, who provide services and support to increase your employability.

Areas of study

Education and professional studies, English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D), environmental education in primary schools, information and communication technology, K–6 literacy teaching and learning, primary school key learning areas, quality mathematics teaching, special education, the arts.

Career opportunities

Teaching in government and non-government primary schools, public and private sector training, leadership opportunities in client-centred occupations.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). For further information on the status of this and other teacher education degrees, refer to Teacher accreditation on the NESA website. It is recognised nationally as well as in the UK, Asia and Canada. All students completing a NSW teacher education course will need to pass an approved literacy and numeracy test.

Practical experience

Extensive professional experience is a compulsory part of the final three years of the degree.

Honours

Embedded in the fourth year of the degree and entry is dependent on merit in the first three years of the course.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.