Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Post-secondary study
Further education like diplomas and university study can also be assessed for admission.
IELTS overall minimum - 7.5
IELTS section minimum - 7.0
If you dream of inspiring young minds and making a difference, you’ll enjoy a rewarding degree, studying primary education and teaching.
Primary school (kinder – year 6) is the critical period where children cultivate life-long skills, helping them to grow and transition into young adults. Learn the teaching skills, knowledge and influence to nurture capable, confident and well-adjusted individuals.
Discover how you can empower the next generation and influence positive change. University of Newcastle Primary Education graduates enjoy diverse careers as specialist teachers, leaders and education professionals across related sectors in Australia and around the world.
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Our graduates enjoy great employment prospects with 94% securing jobs within four months of completing their degree. UON Education graduates are both qualified teachers and non-teaching professionals who work in classrooms, various education settings and across related industries in Australia and around the world.
Being a Primary teacher goes well beyond teaching maths and ABC’s - you could find yourself inspiring the next generation of leaders; helping young ones develop social skills; developing programs to inspire early interest in critical industries like maths and science; or playing constructive roles in public discussions on education by researching its impacts on communities.
Careers may include:
Primary school teacher
specialist teacher in primary school
special education
English as a second language teacher
community educator
educational researcher
education publication writer or editor
education policy analyst
education consultant
curriculum developer
educational materials developer
curriculum evaluator
educational administrator
OSHC: 629 ($) AUD per year
