Bachelor of Primary Education

In this program, you’ll learn how to plan, teach and assess children, and how to integrate ICT in your teaching.

You will develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. From your first year, you’ll complete 90 days of supervised professional experience in local schools, and rural and remote settings if desired.

You will develop valuable skills and experiences through participation in Wider Field Experiences where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.

In this program you will:

• Complete 90 days of supervised teaching
• Complete a subject focus in science or English/literacy
• Work with children and families in community projects
• Attend professional development seminars to enhance your knowledge
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours Wider Field Experience

Prior to commencing, students will need to:-

• Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching
• Submit a 600-1,000-word personal statement on why you would make a great teacher
• Obtain a Blue Card before starting supervised professional experience

External requirement, post admission:

• Complete and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education prior to graduating
• Complete and pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment at the conclusion of their final SPE placement

Career opportunities:

• Primary school teacher
• Private practice tutor
• Education consultant
• Education exhibition organiser
• Education policy analyst
• Children’s television presenter
• Youth support worker
• Teacher of English overseas

Graduates are eligible to become members of:

• Queensland College of Teachers