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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood)

Bachelors Double Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

  • Location

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    Some units are only delivered by distance education. Distance education students may also be required to attend on-campus workshops.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    BA/BEd(Prim&EC)

  • Course code

    3207313

  • Credit points

    384

  • Equivalent units

    32

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

This combined degree equips students to work with children throughout their formative years. Designed to improve career opportunities, graduates become early childhood educators and primary school teachers.

In their first year, students study essential foundational content for teaching in primary schools and early childhood settings. Starting in their second year, and continuing throughout the remainder of their degree, students study curriculum, pedagogy and effective teaching strategies. They also begin significant blocks of practical teaching experiences in schools and early childhood settings.

With a child-centred philosophy, supported by up-to date evidence on best practice, this combined degree focuses on the values, disposition, knowledge and practical teaching skills required to provide a high quality education environment for children. It produces teachers who understand the attributes of inclusive education, the development and learning of children, and the importance of life-long learning.

Graduates are qualified to work with and teach children from birth through primary school (12 years old).

Entry into our teaching degrees will be based on an indicative ATAR of 70 or OP of 13 with no additional prerequisite entry requirements. Our education degrees are combined with a Bachelor of Arts to ensure a comprehensive foundation for our educations students in relevant discipline areas like mathematics, English and science.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

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.

Creativity

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.

Ethical practice

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.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the relevant curriculum frameworks.

Demonstrate a solid knowledge of the pedagogy of effective educational practice.

Lifelong learning

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.

Communication and social skills

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.

Cultural competence

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 teaching experiences in childcare centres, preschools and primary schools across the age range of birth to 12 years.

Students complete a Primary and an Early Childhood major.

The Primary major equips students for a career teaching in primary schools and includes studies in areas of teaching and learning, behaviour management, childhood development, and curriculum studies across 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 curriculum studies for early childhood learners.

Please note: Some units in this course are only delivered by distance education.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1 , Session 2 330151 050651
Gold Coast Session 1 , Session 2 330161 050661
Lismore Session 1 , Session 2 330111 050611
Online Session 1 , Session 2 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

Courses have accreditation with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) and the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Courses have national accreditation through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

The course has accreditation 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.

The Australian Government has introduced a Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE), effective from July 2016. All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia will need to successfully complete the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE) prior to completing their course. In line with accreditation requirements, at SCU the test needs to be successfully completed prior to undertaking the final 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

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) a candidate shall successfully complete:
    1. not less than thirty-two (32) units comprising:
      1. all eleven (11) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
      2. all thirteen (13) units listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
      3. all eight (8) units listed in Part C of the Schedule of Units.
    2. Both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.
  2. A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Educational Studies may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Educational Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood).
  3. Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.

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

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) a candidate shall successfully complete:
    1. not less than thirty-two (32) units comprising:
      1. all eleven (11) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
      2. all thirteen (13) units listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
      3. all eight (8) units listed in Part C of the Schedule of Units.
    2. Both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.
  2. A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Educational Studies may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Educational Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood).
  3. Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.

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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 1
ENG10010 -  Language & Literacy Introductory
CUL00210 -  Australia, Asia and the World Introductory
MAT10002 -  Mathematics and Numeracy Introductory
CAR10003 -  Foundations: Creative 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
EDU10128 -  Introduction to Teaching Introductory
TCH10515 -  Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
TCH10014 -  Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher Introductory
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
EDU20008 -  Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy Intermediate
TCH20003 -  Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Intermediate
TCH10521 -  Education and Care I: Preschoolers Introductory
EDU30006 -  Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Advanced
Year 3, Session 2
EDU30004 -  English Education: Issues Advanced
EDU20006 -  Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Introductory
TCH20002 -  Children, Families and Communities Intermediate
TCH20001 -  Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching Intermediate
Year 4, Session 1
EDU10712 -  Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities Intermediate
EDU20010 -  Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Intermediate
TCH10518 -  Early Childhood Matters Advanced
TCH30002 -  Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession Advanced
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
EDU30005 -  Mathematics Education: Issues Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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 -  Language & Literacy Introductory
MAT10002 -  Mathematics and Numeracy Introductory
CUL00210 -  Australia, Asia and the World Introductory
CAR10003 -  Foundations: Creative Arts Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
EDU10128 -  Introduction to Teaching Introductory
EDU10514 -  Understanding Children and Young People Introductory
EDU20006 -  Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Introductory
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
EDU30004 -  English Education: Issues Advanced
EDU20001 -  Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology Intermediate
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
EDU10712 -  Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities 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
TCH10519 -  Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Advanced
EDU30005 -  Mathematics Education: Issues Advanced
TCH10522 -  Education and Care II: Infants and Toddlers Advanced Note 1
Year 5, Session 1
EDU30006 -  Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Advanced
EDU20010 -  Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Intermediate
TCH10518 -  Early Childhood Matters Advanced
TCH30002 -  Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession Advanced Note 1

Note 1:

This unit involves a practicum.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

PART A
EDU10128 Introduction to Teaching Introductory
EDU10712 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities Intermediate
EDU20001 Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology Intermediate
EDU83003 Inclusive Teaching Advanced
ENG10010 Foundations: Language & Literacy Introductory
MAT10002 Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy Introductory
EDU10514 Understanding Children and Young People Introductory
TCH10014 Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher Introductory
TCH20001 Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching Intermediate
TCH30002 Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession Advanced
CUL00210 Australia, Asia and the World Introductory

PART B Primary Major
ENG10004 Foundations: English Introductory
EDU20007 English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Intermediate
EDU30004 English Education: Issues Advanced
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

PART C Early Childhood Major
TCH10515 Play and Pedagogies in the Early Years Introductory
TCH10517 Early Childhood Principles and Practice Introductory
TCH20002 Children, Families and Communities Intermediate
TCH20003 Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Intermediate
TCH10518 Early Childhood Matters Advanced
TCH10519 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Advanced
TCH10521 Education and Care I: Preschoolers Introductory
TCH10522 Education and Care II: Infants and Toddlers Advanced