48 months
Duration
28728 AUD/year
4624 AUD/year
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About

During the Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Australian Catholic University (ACU) will equip you with deep knowledge to enrich the learning experience of primary aged students.

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Overview

Integrated with professional experience, you will choose from a range of subject areas in English, mathematics, health and physical education, Indigenous education, science and religious education. You will build skills and deep knowledge to confidently manage diverse and inclusive classrooms. By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.

Away From Base (Strathfield): If you are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to participate in the Away From Base program following an interview with the course coordinator and staff from the Indigenous Higher Education Unit.

Career 

Our graduates from  Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Australian Catholic University (ACU)  have pursued careers in:

  • primary school education
  • policy development
  • community centre education
  • private colleges
  • inclusive education settings
  • adult education
  • education and training roles in other sectors – e.g. zoos
  • correction facilities for youth or adults
  • research
  • special education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Understanding Learning and Teaching
  • Educational Thought 
  • Understanding Learners and Their Contexts
  • Digital Cultures and Capabilities
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges Histories and Cultures
  • Professional Communication

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 040836B 

  • International students applying must have an IELTS minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    28728 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 48 months.
  • National

    4624 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4624 AUD per year during 48 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Education (Primary).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Autism Inclusion Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Sisters of Mercy Scholarship
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
John F Slowey Memorial Scholarship
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Community Engagement Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
2500 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Francis Carroll Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Andrew’s Corporate Clothing Scholarship
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
DOOLEYS Community Engagement Internship Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
7500 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Allianz Care Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
6000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Anne Lyons Memorial Travel Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Blacktown Campus Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Veterans’ Fund Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 AUD
Deadline
01 May 2025
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Southern Cross University Academic Excellence MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Tertiary Access Payment
Merit-based Need-based

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
03 May 2025
University of South Australia MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
International Student Accommodation Support Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Pathways Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
22 Mar 2025
John Hall Rowing Scholarship
Merit-based

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US Federal Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2025
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2025
Federation University Australia Staff Scholarship TAFE
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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