Overview

Graduates of this programme will be able to seek employment as K-6 (Primary) teachers in and beyond the New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) programme at the University of Newcastle aims to develop graduates who are inspirational teachers with the capability to act professionally, knowledgeably and effectively in their Primary school destinations; insightful scholars with the capability to engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice; and innovative leaders with the capability to play a constructive role in public discourse on and beyond education.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the programme students will have:

Coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods

Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence

Become inspirational teachers who act professionally, ethically, and effectively

Become insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education

Become innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education

Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence

Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas

Cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Teacher: Primary and Early Childhood Context

K-6 Pedagogies

Creative Arts for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers

Schooling, Identity and Society

The Australian Experience

Language - Primary and Early Childhood contexts

Elementary Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

330 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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140

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102

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 095154G

Admission to the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) programme is via Direct Honours Application. Admission is not available through UAC or Internal Programme Transfer.

Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (Credit grade average) over the first two years (160 units) of the programme, including 80 units of Education courses incorporating both EDUC1103 and EDUC2102.

Please submit the completed application form to the Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programme Convenor for assessment or eligibility. Applications must be submitted by the Friday of Week 13, Semester 2, Year 2.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38805 AUD / year

≈ 38805 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

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Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Additional Details

Living costs

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