Bachelor of Education ( Primary )

James Cook University

Bachelor degree

48 months

Application deadlines: January 31, June 30

Processing time: 15 days

Full-time

Intakes: February, July

International tuition: A$29,400

Domestic tuition: A$6,566

This degree equips you to teach across all primary school teaching areas. It examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies, and approaches to teaching and assessment. At JCU you can choose one of the following Strands*: Primary Education Strand Primary Special Needs Strand Primary Health and Physical Education (HPE) Strand Professional experience placements commence in your first year of study and involve practical work in state, Catholic and independent schools, plus a variety of other educational sites in rural and remote locations, as well as wider community settings.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

TOEFL PBT
PTE
TOEFL iBT
IELTS

Current Australia OP/Rank 14/68, GCSE A Levels 6.0 or equivalent. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. An overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with no sub-score less than 7.0 for Speaking and Listening and no sub-score less than 6.0 for Reading and Writing.

There are career opportunities for primary school teachers in state, Catholic, and independent schools. The Australian Government’s statistical service (job outlook) reports that: Over the five years to November 2018, the number of job openings for primary school teachers is expected to be greater than 50,000. Other career paths include government departments (for example children’s services,family services, education and health), education administration, and community development roles. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute For Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. Many JCU graduates have taken the opportunity to travel and teach in Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and North America.