Charles Darwin University

Bachelor of Education Primary

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

As a primary school teacher, you will be vital to a student's learning process. You will guide and develop their skills through the various key learning systems of education during their early years at school.In this course you will learn aboutthe school curriculumcontemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivitychild and adolescent developmentclassroom management and student wellbeingimproving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroomFirst Nations educationtheory and practice on teaching and learningdeveloping an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings. Practical experience: You will complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised practice teaching.You can study a Bachelor of Education Primary online or on campus, part-time or full-time. Should you choose to study online, you'll complete your placements close to home.When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the population.You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state.

Subjects

  • LAN020 Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE) (0cp)
  • ELA100 English Language for Literacy
  • EMA141 Numeracy Education
  • ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
  • ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and Learning
  • IAS101 Indigenous Australia
  • LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability
  • ECU205 Digital Technologies
  • ECU206 Design and Technologies
  • ECU250 Performing Arts in Primary School (not offered in 2024)
  • ELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2
  • ELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2
  • EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025)
  • EPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1
  • ESC202 Primary Science Education 1 (not offered in 2024)
  • EST200 Child and Adolescent Development
  • EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice
  • EST245 Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025)
  • ECU301 Humanities and Social Science Pedagogy
  • ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary (available from 2026)
  • ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary School (not offered in 2024)
  • ELA305 English Literacy and Literacy 3-6 (not offered in 2024)
  • EMA342 Primary Mathematics Education 2 (not offered in 2024)
  • EPR330 Primary Professional Experience 2 (not offered in 2024)
  • ESC302 Primary Science Education 2
  • EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting
  • EST303 Diverse Needs in the Classroom
  • EST305 Socially Inclusive Pedagogy
  • EST361 Curriculum Integration
  • EPR401 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate Teachers (not available in 2024)
  • ENV103 Environmental Issues
  • IAS131 Colonizing Australia
  • IAS133 Introduction to International Relations
  • HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
  • SPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
  • SPE212 Applied Coaching Principles Across the Lifespan

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Casuarina International: $28,576
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CDU Online
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Part-time : 8 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 4 years

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