Overview

Education (Primary) (Honours) from University of New South Wales has been developed in close partnership with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). That means you’ll graduate with the professional accreditation required to teach in government and non-government primary schools in Australia and overseas.

Quick Facts:

Fit your study around your life. We offer a number of flexible delivery modes including face-to-face, online and hybrid to allow diverse communities far and wide to access the degree. You may also be able to study part-time.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

Study at a school benchmarked with the highest global rating for education research (ARC, Excellence in Research for Australia) – UNSW is the only university in NSW that has achieved 5 in the most recent ERA in the fields of education
Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2024
Gain accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Join our internationally acclaimed research team to explore new theories, ideas and knowledge to advance teaching practices and policies across the globe
Benefit from strong industry partnerships and world-class alumni connections
Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
History and Geography
Creative Arts
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Primary Education View 49 other Bachelors in Primary Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 113669D

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

49500 AUD / year

≈ 49500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4500 AUD / year

≈ 4500 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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