158510 v.8 Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Introduction

Teaching continues to be a valued and sought after profession in all countries of the world. Curtin provides a high quality and well-regarded undergraduate course for beginning primary school teachers that is recognised both nationally and internationally as a teaching qualification. During the course, there are opportunities for international internship, country professional practice experience and an honours pathway. The School of Education has highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a vibrant and contemporary learning environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. Study of mathematics in Years 11 and 12 is highly recommended. Students will need a Working with Children card and a National Criminal History Record Check before they go into school.

Specific Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to submit a recent National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (see page 5) at enrolment time. STAT elements considered are E, V and Q.

Note

The School of Education requires all primary education students to pass an English and maths competency test in the first year of the degree. These tests comprise of spelling, grammar, and knowledge of mathematics content appropriate to primary aged children.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation

This course includes core studies, professional practice units and elective units. Units cater for the different needs of primary students. In consultation with a course adviser, students select sequenced pathways designed to support and enrich individual knowledge and skills. Students are able to undertake electives to specialise in an area of interest. In the third year students are selected for the honours program or continue with the standard course stream.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified to seek employment in the state, Catholic and independent systems of education. Some also seek employment in alternative settings and related industries.

Additional Courses Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Additional expenses include fees associated with the Working with Children Check (WWC), the National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) , the maths and English competency tests and other incidental fees.

Further Information

For further information contact Humanities Student Services on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.