Course overview
Our Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Teaching is the only course in WA where you can graduate qualified to work with, and teach, children from birth to Year 6. You will study areas of the Primary curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education and the Arts. You’ll also focus on early childhood learning and development to get a strong grounding in effective learning, teaching and assessment practices. At Murdoch, we recognise that learning through play is vital for inspiring creativity, fostering resilience and self-regulation, supporting educational outcomes, and nurturing a child’s identity and wellbeing. So you will also explore play-based learning.
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Other Information
A police clearance and a working with children check are required for this course.
External students are required to undertake a two week School Experience in a Perth metropolitan school and to attend a one-week intensive unit on-campus.
Professional registration: This qualification is recognised by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, and the state, Catholic and independent schools, departments, organisations and associations.
External students are required to undertake a two week School Experience in a Perth metropolitan school and to attend a one-week intensive unit on-campus.
Professional registration: This qualification is recognised by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, and the state, Catholic and independent schools, departments, organisations and associations.
Career Opportunities
Teacher from birth to year 6 in childcare settings, kindergarten, pre-primary and primary classes.
Majors
Early Childhood and Primary Teaching
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24.8-27.6Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
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 students267
#2023Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA