Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor

Teachers change lives. If you're enthusiastic, creative and want to be a positive influence for others, this double degree is at the top of the class.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

3207310, 085928D, 085928D

International Fees

$28,000 per year / $112,000 total

About this course

Teachers change lives. If you're enthusiastic, creative and want to be a positive influence for others, this double degree is at the top of the class.

You will study the essential skills to successfully teach from the first year of school to Year 6, progress your capabilities on supervised placements and complete an eight-unit specialisation. This course also includes a specialisation in English to meet the requirements for teaching language and literacy.

Primary specialisations include English; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Human Society and Its Environment; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

With expert educators providing guidance on teaching methods, assessment and educational leadership, you'll develop strong practical and theoretical skills.

The block professional teaching experiences, combined with volunteer activities and embedded site visits will provide you with a deep understanding about the role of a teacher. As you will be interacting with children and young people, upon enrolment you will be expected to apply and attain a valid Working with Children Check for your state or territory. See professional experience requirements.

Graduates will be qualified to work as a primary teacher Australia-wide, including Queensland and NSW. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.

What you will learn

Demonstrate analytical thinking, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills which show broad understanding and depth relevant to the education profession.
Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems with intellectual independence.
Demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and creative responses to challenges in an educational setting.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and human rights principles in education settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the education profession..
Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the relevant curriculum frameworks.
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of the pedagogy of effective educational practice.
Demonstrate the capacity for self-reflective learning and critical thinking with responsibility and accountability in professional practice.
Demonstrate skills in maintaining or advancing information and literacy skills to keep currency with pedagogical practice and professional development.
Communicate clearly, coherently and independently with exposition of knowledge and ideas in both oral and written forms.
Demonstrate teamwork skills and leadership in professional and learning community settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity in others and self identify and apply proactive and inclusive strategies to encourage and support student engagement.

Career pathways

Primary school teacher with the opportunity to specialise.

Credit for prior study or work

Candidates who have completed an accredited Primary School teaching qualification may be granted advanced standing for up to twenty-four (24) units.
Applicants to this award cannot be granted advanced standing for a Certificate I, Certificate II or Certificate III.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

41.4%

Employed full-time

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