Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) from Charles Sturt University develops professional teachers who can support, engage and teach young children in their most formative years.

Become qualified to teach children from birth to age 12 as an early childhood and primary school teacher – and make a real difference.If your passion is to work with children and shape their physical and cognitive development, plus you enjoy working with families and want to be an integral part of the community, the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Education is for you.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure
• SSS082 Critical Thinking Skills in Context
• SSS086 Transition to Uni Study

Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.

Charles Sturt offers a range of pathways and admission options into this program including:

Applicants with higher education study

Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Completed bridging or enabling course

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with work and life experience

Commissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)

• ATAR-based admission
• An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)

Other admission and pathway options include:

• Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
• Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
• Charles Sturt University Diploma of General Studies
• Elite Athletes Program

Additional essential requirements for admission Higher CSU English Language Proficiency requirements For International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds: an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening). Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.