OpenBachelor degreeTeacher Education: Primary

Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Online)

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: QTAC313219UniversityStudy area: Teacher Education: PrimaryData JSON
AttendanceExternal
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Townsville · QLD

Course overview

This course prepares graduates for a career in teaching and related fields. It examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies and approaches to primary teaching and assessment. Students undertake practical work in schools and a variety of other educational sites in rural and remote locations from the first year of study. The course has a special focus on education for sustainability and improving outcomes for Indigenous students. Specialisations include: English/literacy; mathematics/numeracy; science; or health and physical education. Not all specialisations are available at all campuses. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Primary) at JCU. The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Primary teacher, administrator in education.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.4-24.8

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 21PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 169

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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Student profile

Total students43
#2025
Higher education entry19 · 44.2%
44.2%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway7 · 16.3%
16.3%
Other entry pathways12 · 27.9%
27.9%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • TownsvilleQLDJanuary 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDJuly 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDMarch 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDNovember 2025
  • TownsvilleQLDNovember 2026
  • TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2025
  • TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2026
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