Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education

Monash University - Peninsula

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Overview

This specialisation will qualify you to teach children 5-12 years of age in primary schools, developing their capabilities as engaged, curious and active learners. Contemporary studies of child development, psychology and the social and cultural context of education provide a foundation for effective primary teaching.

You will develop your knowledge of English and literacies, mathematics, arts, humanities and social education, science, health and physical education, environment and sustainability, and a rich repertoire of strategies for promoting children's learning. You will also acquire a highly marketable strength in one of English and literacy, mathematics and numeracy, or a language other than English.

This course is equivalent to 4.25 years of full time study but is completed in 4 calendar years.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent).

Majors

Education, Education studies, English, Mathematics, Primary teaching, Science, Teaching, Teaching (Primary).

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include Primary teaching and Community education.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer92.4094.60
Median rank to receive an offer76.4581.45
Lowest rank to receive an offer60.0570.05

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Monash University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Monash University

Campus

Peninsula

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Education

Indicative ATAR

60.05

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years

Course Link

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State
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Type
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Courses
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Campuses
Caulfield Churchill City Clayton Parkville Peninsula
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