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Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) — full-time or part-time

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: QTAC050151UniversityStudy area: Teacher EducationData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMarch 2026 · Coffs Harbour · NSW

Course overview

The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) is a gateway degree to work as a registered primary school teacher and a secondary school teacher in one subject. A distinctive suite of first year units gives excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, and core subject content. All students undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive education, and other critical areas. This course includes a compulsory AITSL English Primary Specialisation and an optional specialisation in Mathematics, Geography or Modern History, as well as a substantial program of in-school professional teaching experiences. This course is also available online. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) at Southern Cross University.

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Career Opportunities
Graduates may work as primary school teachers or secondary school teachers in one subject.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 6.5TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 23PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 58Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 176

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelGraduate diploma
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ChinaBachelor background
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationGraduate diploma · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 60.2%lower band · approx. top 35-40%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Coffs HarbourNSWMarch 2026
  • Coffs HarbourNSW