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James Cook University (JCU)

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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

  • Bachelor

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 85 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$5,745 per year / $22,980 total
ATAR
65

About this course

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 85 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities. Develop specialist communication and facilitation skills relevant to teaching in urban, regional, rural and remote communities and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes

Entry requirements

ATAR 65

English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C), and General Science subject

Study locations

Townsville

Cairns

Online

Online

Career pathways

JCU Education (Primary) graduates are equipped to become teachers who can meet the diverse needs of primary school children from Prep to Year Six.

Graduates pursue careers in state, Catholic, and independent schools across Australia and overseas, particularly the United Kingdom.

You will be well positioned to find employment as a primary school teacher in metropolitan areas and throughout rural and regional Australia. As a graduate, you will be particularly qualified to meet the education and care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

RATEP: Eligible students who live in locations where there is a RATEP study centre can apply through QTAC, using code 313099.

All applicants for initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria.

English language requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:

  • An overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with no sub-score less than 7.0 for Speaking and Listening and no sub-score less than 6.0 for Reading and Writing.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you can apply to study a University-approved English language program.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at James Cook University (JCU).
63.3%
Overall satisfaction
72.5%
Skill scale
45.8%
Teaching scale
87.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary