Bachelor of Education (Primary)
70.0
Overview
Become an inspiring teacher and engage children across a range of subjects using the latest teaching techniques and technology. Through collaborative group activities and school-based practical placements you'll develop the skills to design effective learning experiences, including addressing diversity to tailor learning experiences to the needs of your students.
Is your course available for Midyear entry?
Starting midyear means getting your study goals under way before the year is over. Semester 2 begins Monday 29 July, 2024.
Your industry experience
All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This degree includes a mandatory work placement as a professional accreditation requirement. You’ll complete four professional placements, which adds up to around 80 days of real classroom experience guided by an experienced mentor.
Skills you’ll learn
- Emerging technologies
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Innovation
- Intercultural competence
- Contextual and theoretical knowledge
Your career opportunities
- Early childhood educator
- Primary school teacher
- Early childhood teacher
- Classroom teacher
- Generalist primary classroom teacher
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Top 500 in the world for education
5 stars for overall experience
5 stars for teaching quality
#1 in Melbourne for support services
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Ruby's placement story
Early Autism Services
Ruby's three placements, including one in Thailand, affirmed her passion in teaching young children.
Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
ATAR Minimum Entry Score
70.0
2023 lowest rank to receive an offer [before adjustment pts.]
61.4
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Course prerequisites
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Alternate Language (EAL)
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Further Mathematics bridging program.
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Alternate Language (EAL)
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics
Other requirements
LANTITE
Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) attempts. Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted the LANTITE three or more times will not be eligible to receive an offer.
Casper test
All applicants (both standard entry and non-year 12 entry) must sit the Casper test. Casper is a non-academic online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Please note Swinburne will consider Casper test results taken within the past year. It is an Australian Government accreditation requirement that all initial teacher education courses include non-academic selection criteria.
To ensure you don’t miss the Casper test deadlines, register for your sitting or see further information about the test.
If you are a current Year 12 student, please refer to the VTAC website for deadlines.
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results.
English language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. View the list of each state's requirements.
LANTITE
Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) attempts. Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted the LANTITE three or more times will not be eligible to receive an offer.
Casper test
All applicants (both standard entry and non-year 12 entry) must sit the Casper test. Casper is a non-academic online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Please note Swinburne will consider Casper test results taken within the past year. It is an Australian Government accreditation requirement that all initial teacher education courses include non-academic selection criteria.
To ensure you don’t miss the Casper test deadlines, register for your sitting or see further information about the test.
If you are a current Year 12 student, please refer to the VTAC website for deadlines.
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results.
English language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. View the list of each state's requirements.
View the Informed Choices statement, which provides information about the inherent requirements of education, specifically the essential physical and behavioural abilities needed to perform assessment tasks and professional placements in education and progress to a career in this field. This information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
1 year full-time, 8 units max credit
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
1 year full-time, 8 units max credit
Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
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Understanding Language and Literacy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10002 |
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The World of Maths
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10003 |
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Theories of Teaching and Learning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10004 |
|
Introduction to Academic Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10026 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Indigenous Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10005 |
|
Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10027 |
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Developing Literacy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20001 |
|
Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20003 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
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Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30069 |
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Social and Emotional Learning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20014 |
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Teacher Wellbeing, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30070 |
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Health and Physical Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30014 |
| Semester 2 | |
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Mathematics in Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20002 |
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Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20006 |
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Understanding and Supporting Inclusion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30005 |
|
Arts Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40008 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Mathematics in the Primary Classroom
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30009 |
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Discovering Science
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30011 |
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Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30015 |
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Teaching Early Reading
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30068 |
| Semester 2 | |
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Sustainable Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20005 |
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Teaching Technologies
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30059 |
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Advocacy and Social Justice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40004 |
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Integrated Studies
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40007 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
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Teaching English
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30063 |
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Teaching Science
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30064 |
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Assessment for Primary
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40010 |
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Teaching the Humanities
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40011 |
| Semester 2 | |
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Ready to Teach Professional Experience: Practicum 4P
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40012 |
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Teaching in Australian Schools
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30016 |
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Families, Community and Citizenship
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30006 |
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Innovation for Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40022 |
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$4,445
Total fee* ($AUD)
$17,780
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$31,340.00
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply to 2024 unit enrolments for HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.
Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.