Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Prepare to teach in either primary or secondary schools with the Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching dual degree. This unique course will give you the flexibility to move between primary and secondary settings as your teaching career progresses without having to gain any other qualifications.This degree can be studied online or on campus, part-time or full-time. You can complete this course in as little as 4.5 years (or 4 years, depending on the subjects you choose), which is almost the same time it takes to complete a single undergraduate teaching degree.You'll graduate qualified to register as a primary and secondary teacher anywhere in Australia. During the course, you will apply your learning with professional experience in classrooms close to home or in unique placements in remote locations across the Northern Territory. You will expand your network for employment opportunities with placements across different stages of schooling.In this course, you will learn practical skills and knowledge about:the school curriculumcontemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivity, child and adolescent developmentexpertise to cater to the diverse needs of students across different developmental stagesimproving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroomteaching First Nation learnersdeveloping an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teachinga choice of becoming a Mathematics, Science, English or History secondary teacherThe course is a mixture of discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the Australian population.With teachers in high demand across Australia, you will graduate with two degrees, ready to take part in a rewarding career to inspire, motivate and shape the future of children and young adults. 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
- ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and Learning
- ECU205 Digital Technology for Education
- ECU206 Design and Technologies
- ECU250 Performing Arts in Primary School (available from 2025)
- ELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2
- ELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2
- EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025)
- ESC202 Primary Science Education 1 (available from 2025)
- EST200 Child and Adolescent Development
- EST245 Managing the Classroom Environment and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025)
- ECU301 Humanities and Social Science Pedagogy
- ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary School (available from 2026)
- ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary School (available from 2025)
- ESC302 Primary Science Education 2
- EPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1
- EMA141 Numeracy Education
- ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
- IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature
- IAS113 Introducing Communication Studies
- IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genre
- IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing
- IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313)
- IAS314 Research in Literacy Studies
- EMA141 Numeracy Education
- ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
- IAS131 Colonizing Australia
- IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia
- IAS232 Themes in Global History
- IAS237 Ancient Civilizations and Societies
- IAS333 Political Ideas
- IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development
- LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability
- ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
- SMA101 Mathematics 1A
- SMA102 Mathematics 1B
- SMA209 Mathematics 2
- SMA212 Data Analytics
- SMA401 Mathematics Capstone Project (20cp)
- ENV101 Earth Systems
- ENV102 The Diversity of Life
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
- ENV201 Introductory Ecology
- ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity
- ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change
- ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conversation
- EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice
- ELA526 English Literacy and Literature (3-6)
- EMA542 Primary Mathematics Education 2
- EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education
- EPR500 Middle School Professional Experience (not offered 2024)
- EST508 Assessment and Reporting
- EST511 Integrating Indigenous History, Cultures and Learning in Teaching Practice
- ETL502 Secondary Schooling Operations and Practices
- IAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
- EPE635 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate Teachers
- ECM381 Secondary English 1
- ECM382 Secondary English 2
- ECM333 Secondary Humanities 1
- ECM334 Secondary Humanities 2
- ECM361 Secondary Mathematics 1
- ECM362 Secondary Mathematics 2
- ECM301 Secondary Science 1
- ECM302 Secondary Science 2
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
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $28,576 |
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| CDU Online |
| No |
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