Bachelor of Education (Primary) Online delivery

Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be pedagogical leaders, effective advocates for social justice and equity, capable teachers of children from five to 12 years in a variety of settings, and professionals whose practice is informed by critical reflection and ongoing learning.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Primary), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:

• 28 units of core education and early childhood studies (350 credit points)
• 4 units of other studies comprising of a minor or elective units (50 credit points)

Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

• Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
• Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
• Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
• Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 200 credit points of study.

Academic Progress - Special Requirements In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Bachelor of Education (Primary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement(b) fail to attempt both component tests of the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:(a) fail to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing 200 credit points of studies or following three attempts(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within two weeks of the cessation of the placementStudents who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy. Professional placementsPlacements are a key part of your education course and are a requirement for teacher registration. Swinburne Online will provide guidance and support through the Professional Placements Office to enable students to arrange their own placements.Professional experience requires student teachers to hold a current Child Safety Screening checks, as required by their State/Territory, before commencing a professional placement. Find out more about placements.Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.