As a student in this program, look forward to hands-on experience at schools and educational facilities as part of your course from your very first year of study.
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Duration
Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
04 March 2024
22 July 2024
Closing Date
Campuses
LSR
Bankstown City
UAC 729027
65
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 1876
CRICOS Code: 103728C
Become a primary school teacher at Western
Be a highly sought-after primary-school teacher by gaining your initial teaching degree at Western Sydney University. This degree prepares our graduates to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary school settings and other educational fields in Australia.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides deep engagement in primary education through innovative approaches to teaching and learning combining on-campus and online learning experiences. These superior experiences underpinned by research evidence produce high quality graduates who are active at advancing the status of the teaching profession.
To fully prepare you for your school-based professional experience placements, you study foundation subjects such as sociology for educators and educational psychology; teaching content knowledge with emphasis on building capacity in literacy, numeracy and science; and the full suite of primary curriculum subjects and pedagogy subjects.
You may choose to study electives such as inclusive education, sustainability or science as part of your studies with a blended learning approach with both online and on campus program delivery. You will also be involved in engaged and work integrated learning, through working with a school from your first year and professional experience in a variety of primary schools.
Look forward to hands-on experience at educational facilities as part of your program work and emerge with the communication skills, creativity, capacity for independent thought, and adaptability you need to thrive in the real world.
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Explore course options, meet academics and find out about our pathway options on Sunday, 30 June 2024.
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As an Adobe Creative Campus, Western Sydney University gives all students complimentary access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, so you can level up your digital skills with FREE access to the Adobe Creative Cloud apps. It's like your very own innovation toolkit, where technology meets creativity!
Adobe Creative Cloud is a comprehensive suite of software tools and services which provide a one-stop platform for professionals and enthusiasts in various creative fields, offering a wide range of applications for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more!
This degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Graduates also meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.
Western is ranked 37th globally for Impact in Quality Education. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are based on performance against the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal # 4 is Quality Education and measures universities’ contribution to early years and lifelong learning, their pedagogy, research and their commitment to inclusive education.
What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Alumni
"The degree does not limit you to one career option. The opportunities and possibilities are endless. Take advantage of all of this."
— Amy Briggs, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)
Entry requirements for domestic students
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website. Find out more here.
Admission
- An ATAR (or equivalent) of at least 80 is required, or achievement of the following in HSC: 3 Band 5s, with one in English, or 2 Band 5s in Mathematics and Science subjects and Band 4 in English.
- Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
- Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).
Special Requirements
Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience units, students must:
- Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
- Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
- Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
- Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Please consult the handbook for more information.
Entry requirements for international students
**The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Admission
- An ATAR (or equivalent) of at least 80 is required, or achievement of the following in HSC: 3 Band 5s, with one in English, or 2 Band 5s in Mathematics and Science subjects and Band 4 in English.
- Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
- Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).
Special Requirements
Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience units, students must:
- Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
- Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
- Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
- Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Please consult the handbook for more information.
Indicative annual fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.
To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.
You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.
If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.
New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.
However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
Apply as an International Student
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
- Not an Australian citizen;
- Not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not a permanent resident of Australia.
If you are an international student completing the Australian HSC, IB or NCEA, apply direct via UAC International.
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
Scholarships
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
FAQs
We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.
You can apply for the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary). If you attain the required GPA, you can then complete this program (Bachelor and Master) within a minimum of 4 years.
Western Sydney University recognises a number of English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. You can find out more about these tests, as well as the minimum results required, here.
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Australian students
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International students
+61 2 9852 5499
The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.