Bachelor of Education (Primary)/Bachelor of General Science

The Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7)/Bachelor of General Science double degree is designed to prepare primary school teachers (Reception to Year 7) to teach the key learning areas in primary schools.Students will be provided with the background and skills necessary to enter the teaching profession with confidence and competence. Students will gain knowledge of science disciplines at a broad level, together with curriculum studies and theories of education and undertake professional experience which brings together theory and practice in school settings.Upon successful completion students will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Although the majority of graduates seek employment as teachers in the public or private sector, some follow other pathways. These include employment as a developmental educator, graduate administrative officer or youth and children’s support officer.