- Pre-service experience starts in the first year
- Mentoring from school-based teachers starts in second semester
- Graduates are in demand throughout Queensland
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Primary Education
Award abbreviation: BPrimaryEd
QTAC code: 017301 Sippy Downs; 017501 Gympie
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-15 / Rank-68
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time (Gympie offering is part-time only)
Commence: Semester 1 only †
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisite: English (4,SA) *
Recommended prior study: Maths A, B or C; Science; History
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: ED304
CRICOS code: 073277M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
† Note: Semester 2 intake will commence from Semester 2, 2014
* Note: From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA)
The Bachelor of Primary Education focuses on effective teaching strategies in science, literacy and numeracy in primary education.
This program brings together the theory and practice of teaching in a primary school setting (Prep–Year 7). You develop global perspectives on curriculum and an understanding of the characteristics of diverse learners in today's classrooms. Curriculum knowledge is developed in English, mathematics, science and technology, the arts, health, physical education, and studies of society and environment. You undertake one school placement each year, and two placements in the final year.
Additional admission requirement
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 23 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks. You are also required to complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience. You must obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before your first workplace experience—refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience.
To commence Supervised Professional Experience you must:
- Travel to attend Supervised Professional Experience placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum *
EDU102 Sustainable Teaching Practices *
EDU103 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU104 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU105 Communication and Thought
EDU106 The Primary Teacher
EDU107 Engaging 21st Century Learners
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU204 Communication and Thought
EDU205 Learning about Learning
EDU221 The Primary Teacher
EDU305 Engaging 21st Century Learners
EDU308 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU309 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
EDU316 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards
EDU317 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU318 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU340 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU341 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU342 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU343 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU400 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU401 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU402 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU403 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
EDU404 The Inquiring Teacher
EDU410 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU411 Teaching Mathematics
EDU652 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
* Course outlines subject to University approval.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Primary Education Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester at the Sippy Down campus. Students commencing at the Gympie Learning Hub please refer to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) Study Plan.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses:
EDU101 must be studied in Semester 2
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Learning for Sustainability in Schools |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Internship | |||
| EDU102 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| EDU103 Learning Choices | |||
| EDU104 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement | |||
| EDU105 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU106 Teaching Mathematics | |||
| EDU107 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU342 must be studied in Semester 1
EDU205 and EDU652 must be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU203 Contexts of Disability and Differences | |||
| EDU204 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU205 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU340 The Primary Teacher | |||
| EDU341 Engaging 21st Century Learners | |||
| EDU342 Foundation of English and Mathematics | |||
| EDU652 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Seven (7) required courses:
EDU221 must be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards | |||
| EDU305 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU308 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment | |||
| EDU309 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology | |||
| EDU316 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness | |||
| EDU317 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| EDU343 Teaching Mathematics |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Eight (8) required courses:
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU318 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU400 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 | |||
| EDU401 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU402 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| EDU403 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy | |||
| EDU404 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU410 Australian History and Geography in SOSE | |||
| EDU411 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools |
* not available until 2013
Bachelor of Primary Education (Gympie) †
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 must be studied in Semester 1 - Three (3) required courses
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts |
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU102 The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| EDU103 Teaching Primary School Mathematics | |||
| EDU104 The Global Teacher |
† For further enrolment advice for Gympie please contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering at education@usc.edu.au