Avondale University
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) is designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. There is an increasing demand for Christian teachers to be employed in all school sectors across Australia. Avondale graduates are highly valued for being reflective, creative, and confident in the classroom.
The degree qualifies and prepares graduates to teach from Kindergarten to Year 6, and to be responsible ethical leaders to children. BA/BTch (Primary) is a highly practical course with hands-on classroom experience from the second year of full-time study. Students will engage in four Professional Experience Placements. These are undertaken at various schools to enable the application of theory in a practical setting. Students may also be able to undertake an overseas Professional Experience Placement.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Students have regular opportunities to practice their developing teaching skills in the classroom through Professional Experience Placement. For those in an undergraduate degree this is a minimum of 80 days. This provides opportunities to develop essential mastery of the Graduate Teaching Standards, required by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) prior to graduation.- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
English Tutor
An English Tutor works with people whose first language is not English to help them better learn to speak, read and write in English. You might wor...
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
An Outside School Hours Care Coordinator supervises before and after school care programs. You’ll work with primary school-aged children and may al...
Dance Teacher Assistant
A Dance Teacher Assistant helps to teach dance to students in individual and group settings. You’ll assist students to refine their dance skills, l...
Community Organiser
A Community Organiser oversees events within a community setting. You might organise things like community concerts or festivals, exhibitions at lo...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
Humanities Teacher
A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...
