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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Some units are only delivered online. Online students may also be required to attend on-campus workshops. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BA/BEd(Prim)
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Course code
3207310
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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 essential foundational content for teaching in primary schools. Starting in your second year, and continuing throughout the remainder of your degree, you study curriculum, pedagogy and effective teaching strategies with significant blocks of professional teaching experiences in primary schools. This course also includes a specialisation in English.
In addition to discipline and curriculum studies, you also complete an eight-unit specialisation to shape your study. With expert educators providing guidance on teaching methods, assessment and educational leadership, you'll develop strong practical and theoretical skills.
Graduates will be qualified to work as a primary teacher in Queensland and NSW. Please note your application must include a personal statement outlining your non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements.
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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. |
Students complete a program of in-school professional teaching experiences during the course, culminating in an extended in-school development experience, to demonstrate their capabilities as primary school teachers.
You will study curriculum, pedagogy and effective teaching strategies as well as discipline and curriculum studies in primary teaching areas. You will also choose an eight-unit specialisation in either English; Mathematics; Human Society and Its Environment; Science and Technology; The Arts; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; or a Specialist Program.
All students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the first professional experience placement.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
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).
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.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary), 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 a second Primary Specialisation, 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.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary), 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 a second Primary Specialisation, 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.
Course structure
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.
Note 1:
This is a practicum unit
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| EDU71002 | Foundations for Education | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU10712 | Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAT10002 | Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU83003 | Inclusive Teaching | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU10514 | Understanding Children and Young People | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TCH10014 | Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher | Introductory | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TCH30002 | Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Primary Major |
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| EDU20009 | Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU30005 | Mathematics Education: Issues | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HUM10001 | Foundations: Human Society and its Environments | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU20008 | Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCI10003 | Foundations: Science and Technology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU30006 | Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CAR10003 | Foundations: The Arts | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU20006 | Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HEA10003 | Foundations: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU20010 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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