Bachelor of Education (Primary)
University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington
Overview
This course gives you a professional qualification to teach in primary schools in all key learning areas, including English, mathematics, science and technology, creative arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE). In addition to the key learning areas, you may undertake study in areas such as Aboriginal studies, creative arts, information and communication technologies, languages, mathematics, special education and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Students interested in research will have an opportunity to complete honours.
This course is full-time study, daytime only.
Prerequisites
Band 5 in three HSC subjects or interstate equivalent, one of which must be English and Band 4 in Mathematics Standard or higher or interstate equivalent as per NESA requirements.
Majors
Areas of study
General units in child development and learning plus education and professional studies; study in key learning areas of English, mathematics, science and technology, creative arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE); specialisations in mathematics and science and technology.
All students must take some units of study in mathematics during their degree.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary schools (Kindergarten–Year 6), curriculum consultant, educational administrator, educational researcher, government policy adviser.
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 offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 88.3 | 91.05 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 73.8 | 81.2 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Sydney
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Education
Indicative ATAR
73.80
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 101
- Campuses
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Camperdown/Darlington Conservatorium Cumberland Sydney College of the Arts Westmead
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