Empower the future generation and nurture the intellectual growth of young minds. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) equips you with the credentials to educate students in primary schools from foundational year to Year 6.

This program serves as an initial teacher education course, leading to professional registration overseen by the Queensland College of Teachers in Queensland. Throughout the program, you will demonstrate your compliance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate career stage).

Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be qualified for teaching positions in primary school settings across Australia.

Beyond developing the essential professional competencies for effective teaching, the curriculum aims to cultivate a disposition for active engagement and contribution to the teaching profession, emphasizing a commitment to continuous professional development.

The program integrates supervised and assessable teaching practice in schools, incorporating professional practice blocks in each year of study. This hands-on approach provides ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, ensuring readiness for employment upon graduation.

Specializations in English, Science, and Mathematics are offered within the Bachelor of Education (Primary), catering to the demand for expertise in these areas. Additionally, students within the Rockhampton Diocese have the option to pursue a specialization in Catholic Education, facilitating accreditation to teach in Catholic schools.

Course Structure:
To earn a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, you must fulfill the requirements of 32 core units.

Unit Information:
To explore the units available within this program, refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit Transfer Guidelines:
If you have previously completed relevant coursework aligned with your enrolled program, you might qualify for credit transfer.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Education (Primary), you will possess the qualifications to instruct students in primary school settings from foundational year to Year 6. As with many professions, teaching experiences fluctuations in workforce demand and occasional oversupply. Before embarking on a course of study, it's advisable to consult major employers regarding potential employment opportunities.

LANTITE Test

To obtain provisional teacher registration upon graduation, you must successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Administered nationally by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER), this test assesses your literacy and numeracy skills.

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent; or completion of an approved university foundation studies program.

An IELTS (Academic) assessment with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing - with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in Speaking and Listening, or

An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

For TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17; Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall test score of 169 (with no individual band score of less than 162).