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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

  • ID:LTU610058
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements 

Subject prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics

English requirements

IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening.

Course Information

The primary school years are fundamental for future growth. With young people growing up in a rapidly changing world, we need primary school teachers who understand the challenges they face and are skilled to guide them to become their best selves.

Pursue a rewarding career in primary school teaching with La Trobe's Bachelor of Education (Primary). Get the skills, experience and confidence to make a difference from your first day as a qualified teacher.

You'll become classroom ready with extensive in-school experience. You'll learn how to manage classrooms, design class plans, guide students, and create a safe and engaging learning space for your students.

You'll build discipline-specific knowledge, choosing from electives in science, languages, arts, health, psychology, health, mathematics, humanities, physical education and more.

Throughout your studies, you'll learn the latest evidence-based teaching techniques. Explore innovative pedagogies and learning sciences, and learn how to address the individual learning needs of each student.

You'll learn:

  • Digital learning

    • Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.

  • Learning contexts

    • Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.

  • Literacy and numeracy

    • Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.

  • Student development

    • Learn how to guide your students and nurture their talents, while helping them to grow their abilities.

  • Classroom readiness

    • Prepare for the classroom with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.

CRICOS code: 093396E

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Study options

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Year 1

  • academic integrity module, 

  • wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education, 

  • 21st century digital learners, 

  • child and adolescent development, 

  • diverse learning communities, 

  • identity, policy and equitable practice: indigenous studies, 

  • learning literacy, 

  • learning numeracy, 

Year 2

  • curriculum and assessment, 

  • developing teachers readiness, 

  • teaching english language and literacy, 

  • teaching primary humanities, 

  • teaching primary mathematics, 

  • teaching primary science, 

  • teaching technology & design, 

  • understanding learning, 

Year 3

  • inclusive learning environments, 

  • integrated curriculum (steam), 

  • supporting special needs of learners, 

  • teaching health and physical education, 

  • teaching indigenous learners, 

  • teaching primary arts and design, 

Elective subjects

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.

Capstone subjects

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.

Year 4

  • ethical professional practice for teachers, 

  • sustainability, education & the global teacher, 

  • Research evidence of impact, 

Specialisations

A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree.

Students to select one specialisation

Curriculum specialisation subjects

  • Arts

  • English

  • Health

  • Humanities

  • Languages

  • Mathematics

  • Physical Education

  • Science

  • Special Education

  • Technology/Engineering

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With changes to the education sector being implemented in 2017, we have re-imagined our education courses to prepare you for a range of teaching careers in:- primary schools- early childhood education- special education- community- non-traditional learning environments, including advisory boards, private organisations and local and state government.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

530 AUD/year

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