Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDo you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young children? As a primary teacher you will have a creative, challenging and rewarding career helping and inspiring children to develop important lifelong skills. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will equip you with deep knowledge to enrich the learning experience of primary aged students.
Integrated with professional experience, you will choose from a range of subject areas in English, mathematics, health and physical education, Indigenous education, science and religious education. You will build skills and deep knowledge to confidently manage diverse and inclusive classrooms. By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you may be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
Away From Base (Strathfield): If you are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to participate in the Away From Base program following an interview with the course coordinator and staff from the Indigenous Higher Education Unit.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, QLD
- 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC
- 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat, VIC
- 22 Main Street, Blacktown, NSW
- 223 Antill Street, Watson, ACT
- 25A Barker Road, Strathfield, NSW
- 40 Edward Street, North Sydney, NSW
- Locked Bag 2002, Strathfield, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 70.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
Vocational Education Trainer
A Vocational Education Trainer teaches students at a registered training organisation such as a TAFE or specialty training college. You’ll provide...
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...
STEM Teacher
A STEM Teacher educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You...
About Australian Catholic University
Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do at ACU. It guides our approach to learning and teaching, our welcoming and engaging on-campus culture, and our commitment to building a better society by producing graduates willing to invest in this same commitment.
