Course overview
The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) is a gateway degree to work as a registered teacher. A distinctive suite of first year units gives excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, science, and core subject content. All students undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive education, and other critical areas.?
Graduates will be qualified as a combined primary/secondary teacher. In the Secondary teaching area, students choose teaching subjects from a wide range.
Some online units require attendance at on-campus workshops. This course is also available online.
Teacher education courses: All students enrolled in an initial teacher education program must complete and pass the benchmarking Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education during the course of their studies.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Primary/secondary, curriculum, discipline areas, pedagogy, teaching strategies.
Includes a compulsory AITSL English Primary Specialisation and an optional specialisation in Mathematics, Geography or Modern History.
Other Information
Professional recognition
Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
Practical experience
Substantial program of in-school professional teaching experience.
Fees and charges
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Primary or Secondary school teacher. Combined specialisation in primary/secondary allow for teaching across a wider range of age groups.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- Gold CoastQLD