Primary
Programs
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
We anticipate being able to offer a new Master of Education Research in 2009.
About Primary
The primary specialisation focuses on students from Prep to Year 7, with the aim of providing you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key areas of curriculum, assessment, diverse learning environments and educational perspectives.
The Bachelor of Education program is made up of core courses, specialisation courses and focus areas or electives. Electives (PDF 740Kb) may be chosen from the secondary teaching areas. You may choose a focus area of study* in one on the following areas, depending on which campus you attend:
- middle schooling
- expressive arts
- health and physical education
- lower primary
- literacy
- second language teaching
- science
- special education
*Note: Not all focus areas are available at all campuses.
You may choose to focus on the middle years of schooling - a time when young people are experiencing physical, emotional, intellectual and social changes in their lives. This is a stage where students respond very favourably to engaging student-centred learning.
You can exit from the Bachelor of Education program with an award after completion of 8,16 or 24 approved units.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching programs are recognised by the Queensland College of Teachers, the major professional body in Queensland, and similar bodies in other states of Australia.
Please note: The Queensland College of Teachers is required to conduct national criminal history checks on all new applicants for teacher registration in Queensland. A 'Working with Children' check will also be carried out before you can undertake any professional experience.
Postgraduate certificates and Masters programs do not in themselves, qualify graduates for teacher registration.
Career opportunities
As a Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching graduate you can:
- teach across a wide range of year levels
- cater for a broad diversity of students in Australia and overseas
- work in community-based government children's organisations.
Our Postgraduate programs are designed to keep pace with the rapidly changing education environment and the educator's expanding role by offering maximum choice and flexibility. This flexibility encourages you to focus on specific areas based on your personal and professional needs, industry requirements and future aspirations.