Bachelor of Education
(Primary)
February/July Intakes
Bachelor of Education (Primary) – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Bachelor of Education (Primary)
The maximum time allowed for the completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) is 10 years. Extensions beyond this time may be approved where extenuating circumstances exist.
Duration
4 years full-time
8 year part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
091301
CRICOS Code
073749F
Mode
On campus,
External/Online
Course Code
ED21
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
65.00/68
Career outcomes from a Bachelor of Education (Primary)
An education degree doesn’t confine you to the classroom. Whether you’re drawn to teaching, leadership, curriculum development, or support services, it equips you with adaptable skills valued across diverse educational and community settings.
Admissions Criteria
I am an aplicant with:
PREREQUISITES
Year 12 studies or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Prerequisites
Year 12 studies or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
English: English, English and Literature * (Units 3 & 4; C or above)
Mathematics: General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics * (Units 3 & 4; C or above)
* or equivalent studies
Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 4.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.
English language proficiency
English language proficiency requirements apply to all domestic and overseas applicants for whom English is not their first language.
The minimum English language proficiency requirements for entry to the Bachelor of Primary Education are as follows:
What to expect
School-based teaching placements create authentic learning experiences and are integral to shaping teaching practice.
The Professional Experience Program (PEP) consists of 85 days of supervised practicum undertaken in a range of schools. Placements are available in the Christian, state and Independent schooling sectors in both urban and regional settings. Students are required to hold a valid Blue Card in order to engage in PEP.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) consists of 4 teaching and learning strands:
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) course consists of four teaching and learning strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content, and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experience.
As part of their Discipline Content studies, Bachelor of Education (Primary) students complete a specialisation in English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics or Science.
Unit outlines available early 2026.
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Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.
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