Australian University

Primary Education

Study Primary Education in Australia

As a primary school teacher, you'll encourage children’s curiosity and inspire their inquisitive minds. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) draws on the latest educational research in combining university study with practical school-based learning. It develops skills relating to literacy and numeracy, diversity and differentiated learning, leadership and research, and effective educational uses of information and communication technologies.

Employment Prospects
Number of Workers in 2025 Industrial Growth within 4 years Gender Share
179,800 6.5% 85% of workers are female
Salary
Entry Condition
  • IELTS 7.5 (overall) 8 (L) 8 (S) 7 (R) 7 (W)
  • TOEFL IBT, TOFEL PB, Pearsons, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted
Intakes Dates
  • Semester 1 (February)
Subject List
  • Primary Mathematics Curriculum Studies
  • Primary English Curriculum Studies Science in
  • Primary Education
  • Arts Curriculum Studies
  • Teaching Primary Health and Physical Education
  • Teaching Diverse Learners
Study Options
  • Foundation (1 year) + Bachelor (4 years) + Graduate Visa – Subclass 485 (2 years)
  • Bachelor (4 years) + Graduate Visa – Subclass 485 (2 years)
  • Master (2 years) + Graduate Visa – Subclass 485 (2 years)
Career Outcomes
  • Primary school teacher
  • Education assistant
  • Learning enhancement teacher
  • Distance education teacher
  • Curriculum planner
  • Pedagogy leader