Course summary
It takes a special kind of educator to work with children in their first years of life and schooling. However, the rewards are many as you make a positive difference in the education and upbringing of the next generation of young people.
Our combined degree prepares you to work with children through their formative years. You'll explore inclusive education, the development and learning of children, and the importance of lifelong learning with significant blocks of in-school professional placement.
You complete core studies in both early childhood and primary teaching with discipline and curriculum studies in English; Mathematics; Human Society and Its Environment; Science and Technology; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
As a graduate, you will be qualified as an early childhood educator and a primary school teacher in Queensland and New South Wales. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.
It takes a special kind of educator to work with children in their first years of life and schooling. However, the rewards are many as you make a positive difference in the education and upbringing of the next generation of young people.
Our combined degree prepares you to work with children through their formative years. You'll explore inclusive education, the development and learning of children, and the importance of lifelong learning with significant blocks of in-school professional placement.
You complete core studies in both early childhood and primary teaching with discipline and curriculum studies in English; Mathematics; Human Society and Its Environment; Science and Technology; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
As a graduate, you will be qualified as an early childhood educator and a primary school teacher in Queensland and New South Wales. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.
You will complete both a Primary and an Early Childhood major.
The Primary major equips you for a career teaching in primary schools and includes studies in areas of teaching and learning, behaviour management, childhood development, and curriculum studies in English; Mathematics; Human Society and Its Environment; Science and Technology; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
The Early Childhood major includes studies in early childhood development; teaching principles and practices; play and pedagogies; and units that target early childhood professional development such as leadership, advocacy and issues in early childhood education.
All students need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the first professional experience placement.
Please note: Some units in this course are only delivered online.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
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. |
You complete a program of in-school professional teaching experiences during the course, culminating in an extended in-school development experience, to demonstrate your capabilities as a primary school and early childhood teacher. This course provides you with teaching experiences across the age range from six-weeks to 12-years-old.
This course is currently undergoing its five-year reaccreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for national accreditation through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
This course is currently undergoing reaccreditation with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, but students need to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding accreditation requirements.
All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). At Southern Cross University the test needs to be successfully completed prior to undertaking the first professional experience placement.
Course overview
Course code
3207313
Course abbreviation
BA/BEd(Prim&EC)
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 7 core units (84 credit points),
- 10 units (120 credit points) in the Primary major,
- 7 units (84 credit points) in the English Primary Specialisation,
- 8 units (96 credit points) in the Early Childhood major, and
- both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.
Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points).
Students may be eligible to exit with the Associate Degree of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points).
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| ENG10010 - Foundations: Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| EDU71002 - Foundations for Education | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| CAR10003 - Foundations: The Arts | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ENG10004 - Foundations: English | Introductory | ||
| HUM10001 - Foundations: Human Society and its Environments | Introductory | ||
| HEA10003 - Foundations: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education | Introductory | ||
| SCI10003 - Foundations: Science and Technology | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| EDU20007 - English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| EDU20009 - Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| TCH10515 - Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| TCH20002 - Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10517 - Early Childhood Principles and Practice | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| EDU20008 - Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| TCH20003 - Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10521 - Education and Care I: Preschoolers | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| EDU20010 - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| EDU30004 - English Education: Issues | Advanced | ||
| EDU20006 - Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Introductory | ||
| EDU30005 - Mathematics Education: Issues | Advanced | ||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| EDU30006 - Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Advanced | ||
| TCH10518 - Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | ||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| EDU83003 - Inclusive Teaching | Advanced | ||
| TCH10519 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced | ||
| TCH10522 - Education and Care II: Infants and Toddlers | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| EDU73002 - Leadership in Primary Schools | Advanced | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ENG10004 - Foundations: English | Introductory | ||
| HUM10001 - Foundations: Human Society and its Environments | Introductory | ||
| HEA10003 - Foundations: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education | Introductory | ||
| SCI10003 - Foundations: Science and Technology | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| ENG10010 - Foundations: Language & Literacy | Introductory | ||
| MAT10002 - Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | ||
| EDU71002 - Foundations for Education | Introductory | ||
| CAR10003 - Foundations: The Arts | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10514 - Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | ||
| EDU20001 - Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10517 - Early Childhood Principles and Practice | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| EDU20009 - Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| EDU20007 - English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10515 - Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years | Introductory | ||
| TCH10014 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| TCH10519 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced | ||
| EDU20006 - Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Introductory | ||
| TCH20002 - Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | ||
| TCH20001 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| TCH20003 - Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | ||
| EDU20010 - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| EDU20008 - Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | ||
| TCH10521 - Education and Care I: Preschoolers | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| EDU83003 - Inclusive Teaching | Advanced | ||
| EDU30004 - English Education: Issues | Advanced | ||
| EDU30005 - Mathematics Education: Issues | Advanced | ||
| TCH10522 - Education and Care II: Infants and Toddlers | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 5, Study Period 1 | |||
| EDU10712 - Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | ||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| EDU30006 - Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Advanced | ||
| EDU73002 - Leadership in Primary Schools | Advanced | ||
| TCH10518 - Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | ||
| TCH30002 - Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | Note 1 | |
Notes
| Note 1: | This unit involves a practicum. |