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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

ProviderDeakin University
Course code: VTAC1400314271UniversityStudy area: Teacher Education: PrimaryData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Want to inspire the next generation and make a real difference as a primary school educator? Build a solid foundation in primary curriculum and graduate in-demand and classroom-ready when you study Deakin's accredited Bachelor of Education (Primary). Gain essential knowledge and real-world experience during guaranteed placements, ready to inspire and guide children through their primary learning years. From mathematics, science, the arts to literacy, learn how to teach across a range of subjects and specialisations.

You will graduate qualified to teach from prep to Year 6, ready to make an impact on the learning of your students.

Fast-track your career with our accelerated learning option. Achieve a four-year equivalent qualification in only three years of full-time study if you undertake selected units in Trimester 3.

Course information

Course record

Career Opportunities
Learn at the #2 university in Australia for education and educational research. Studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in education. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to teach in schools within the government, Catholic or independent education sectors. Graduates may also find work in other fields including community services, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations.
Majors
Arts, Education, English, Health and physical education, Humanities, Language and literacy, Languages, Mathematics, Primary teaching, Professional practice, Responsive education, Science, Teaching Primary - Education Studies, Trauma informed teaching.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Subject adjustment

A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 2 aggregate points per study.

A study score of 30 in English other than EAL, any LOTE or any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Deakin University SEAS information and the Deakin University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application:

  • details of any work experience
  • details of volunteer experience
  • motivation to study
  • other relevant factors or experience

Learn more about the personal statement .

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have:

  • not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years
  • not meet the mathematics prerequisites

Please note that completion of Diploma level studies does not meet the mathematics prerequisites.

Learn more about the STAT .

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
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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Past offer reference

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

Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusVIC