Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Discover what it takes to teach and lead young people by studying Deakin's accredited Bachelor of Education (Primary). Gain the essential knowledge and skills required to guide children through their primary learning years and develop a solid foundation in primary curriculum. You will learn to teach mathematics to science, the arts to literacy, while putting your new knowledge and skills into practice during regular supported primary school teaching placements. 
  
Design your course to meet your personal interests and career goals. Choose from a broad range of primary specialisations, including language and literacy, mathematics and numeracy, science, languages and health and physical education. Request rural, regional, metropolitan or global primary school placement, learn strategies for creating inclusive classrooms, teaching in International Baccalaureate schools or challenging environments. You'll graduate qualified and classroom ready to confidently teach.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; 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: one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Education, English, Humanities, Language and literacy, Languages, Mathematics, Primary teaching, Professional practice, Science, Teaching Primary - Education Studies.

Potential Career Outcomes

Studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a successful career in education. Upon graduation, you'll 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 and IB accredited primary schools.

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 offer86.45N/P
Median rank to receive an offer74.95N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer59.55N/P

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Education

Indicative ATAR

59.55

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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