Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Swinburne Online - Online delivery only
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.
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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
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.
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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Study with Swinburne Online
With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.
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 of an approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Completion or partial completion of an approved Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree
Course prerequisites
VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.
Other requirements
All applicants must sit and achieve an appropriate standard on a selection test used to assess an applicant’s non-academic personal and professional attributes.
LANTITE: Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all LANTITE (National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students) 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 for further information about the test.
Current Year 12 students can check VTAC deadlines on their website.
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results.
Working with Children 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 click here.
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 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
- 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.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
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Bachelor of Education Studies
How credit points work
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Primary), students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising of 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise of:
28 units of core education and early childhood studies (350 credit points)
4 units of other studies comprising of a minor or elective units (50 credit points). Find out more.
Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period.
Your units
Units of study | Unit code |
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Core units | |
Learning and Communicating Online
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COM10003 |
Theories of Teaching and Learning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10004 |
The World of Maths
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10003 |
Understanding Language and Literacy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10002 |
Indigenous Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10005 |
Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU10001 |
Developing Literacy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20001 |
Mathematics in Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20002 |
Understanding and Supporting Inclusion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30005 |
Social and Emotional Learning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20014 |
Health and Physical Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30014 |
Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20006 |
Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20003 |
Arts Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40008 |
Teaching the Humanities
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40011 |
Discovering Science
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30011 |
Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30015 |
Teaching Science
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30064 |
Integrated Studies
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40007 |
Teaching Technologies
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30059 |
Teaching English
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30063 |
Mathematics in the Primary Classroom (Mathematics Specialisation)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30066 |
Teaching English (English Specialisation)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30067 |
Supporting Diversity and Equity
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30013 |
Supporting Diversity and Equity
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30013 |
Advocacy and Social Justice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40004 |
Ready to Teach Professional Experience: Practicum 4P
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40012 |
Sustainable Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU20005 |
Teaching in Australian Schools
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU30016 |
Assessment for Primary
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU40010 |
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$4,445
Total fee* ($AUD)
$17,780
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$0.00
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.
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