Bachelor
If you dream of inspiring young minds and making a difference in your home country, you'll enjoy a rewarding career after studying a degree in primary education and teaching.
Primary school (kinder - year 6) is the critical period where children cultivate life-long skills, helping them to grow and transition into young adults. Learn the teaching skills, knowledge and influence to nurture capable, confident and well-adjusted individuals. Discover how you can empower the next generation and influence positive change.
If you are from a country that only requires a Bachelor degree to teach, you may want to enrol in this Bachelor of Education (Primary Studies) degree as it will allow you to do your final placement in your home country. If you are from a country that requires an accredited teaching degree, then please enrol in our NESA accredited Bachelor of Education (Primary) program.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary Studies) degree is designed for successful careers and will develop your knowledge, confidence and skills through both theoretical and experience-based learning. You'll study a variety of courses in primary education, as well as specialist teaching areas to provide you with a highly desired degree qualification.
Key study areas include:
University of Newcastle Education graduates are both teachers and non-teaching professionals who work in classrooms, various education settings and across related industries around the world.
Being a Primary teacher goes well beyond teaching maths and ABC's - you could find yourself inspiring the next generation of leaders; helping young ones develop social skills; developing programs to inspire early interest in critical industries like maths and science; or playing constructive roles in public discussions on education by researching its impacts on communities.
Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as Primary or Elementary teachers in their home countries (Graduates should check their local accreditation requirements to determine the suitability of this program).
Career opportunities include: