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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

  • Bachelor

If you are passionate about teaching children and fostering an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree is the ideal choice for you. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Education

If you are passionate about teaching children and fostering an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree is the ideal choice for you. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Our degree will prepare you to teach primary-aged children in Catholic, Independent and Government Schools in Australia. Contact us today to be the future of education.

Entry requirements

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Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

If you want to share your knowledge and shape the minds of primary-aged children, we recommend the University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Education (Primary) qualification. This nationally recognised four-year teaching degree combines educational theory and classroom learning with an essential practical component.

When you study for a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree at Notre Dame you will be inspired by our innovative approach to teaching and learning with the latest in learning technologies. Our degree will provide the academic skills you need to support, engage, and extend primary-aged children by integrating theory and practice.

As part of your degree, you will choose one specialist subject area. So follow your passion and choose from Science, HASS, Special Needs, Drama, Service Learning and Social Justice, Mathematics, and English.

You will complete 32 weeks of school-based professional teaching practice as an integral part of your degree. You will experience total immersion in a classroom environment and gain valuable insights into your chosen career. Get in touch today to find out more.

Please note: Education students in WA must sit the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). The test is administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). You must register and pay for the test.

Career pathways

Teachers graduating with a Bachelor of Education (primary) will be able to work in Australia as primary school teachers in Catholic, Independent and Government schools.

Course structure

Year One

  • Information Literacy Skills for Education Studies
  • Introduction to ICT for Teachers
  • Introduction to Teaching and the Curriculum Framework
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Classroom Immersion: Primary (2 weeks professional experience)
  • English 1: Functional Literacy
  • Mathematics 1: Introduction to Mathematics Teaching and Learning
  • Psychological Principles of Classroom Management
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Introduction to the New Testament
  • One Specialisation Subject

Year Two

  • Introduction to Teaching Skills
  • School Experience 1: Primary (10 weeks professional experience)
  • Teaching Method 1: Primary
  • English 2: Reading & Viewing
  • Transforming Learning Through ICT
  • Mathematics 2: Number and Algebra
  • STEM in the Primary Years
  • Principles of Primary Religious Education 1
  • Humanities and Social Sciences 1
  • One Specialisation Subject

Year Three

  • School Experience 2: Primary (10 weeks professional experience)
  • Teaching Method 2: Primary
  • Drama, Dance and Visual Arts
  • English 3: Writing and Spelling
  • Mathematics 3: Measurement and Geometry
  • Advanced Teaching Skills
  • Primary Science
  • Music Education
  • Catering for Students with Special Needs
  • Sacraments in Catholic Tradition
  • One Specialisation Subject

Year Four

  • Principles of Primary Religious Education 2
  • Humanities and Social Sciences 2
  • Mathematics 4: Statistics and Probability
  • English 4: Oral Language, Speaking and Listening
  • Working with Indigenous Students
  • Professional and Legal Responsibilities of the Teacher
  • Christology
  • Teaching Internship: Primary (10 weeks professional experience)
  • One Specialisation Subject

Specialisation Subjects

  • Science
  • HASS
  • Special Needs
  • Drama
  • Service Learning and Social Justice
  • Mathematics
  • English

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
93.5%
Overall satisfaction
90.8%
Skill scale
84.3%
Teaching scale
78.5%
Employed full-time
$68k
Average salary
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