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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Course code: #Y41

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $33,550 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    074169G

Highlights
Practicum

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

This nationally accredited course is dedicated to producing future teachers ready to enter the primary education teaching profession.

A key feature of this course at ECU is the range and number of professional practice experiences offered to Pre-Service Teachers, ensuring they can make the essential connection between theory and practice while building both professional and generic employability skills in real teaching environments.

Final year Pre-Service Teachers can apply for a place in the internship program in a school.

Pre-Service Teachers also have the opportunity to complete a formal specialisation in their Primary Education qualification. 

Specialisations you can study in this course:

  • Arts
  • Catholic Studies
  • English
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Science
  • Special Education

Internship option

The internship unit (EDU4227) enables final-year Pre-Service Teachers to fulfil a diversity of roles and/or assume increasing responsibility for the tasks and duties normally performed by employees in an approved context that may include school, community or industry.

Practicum requirement

In each year of the program, students undertake compulsory Professional Practice and in the final year, students undertake an Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) comprising 8 weeks of continuous teaching practice.

Note: Students have the opportunity to complete a fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility for employment in schools from Term 4 of that year.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,750

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $33,550

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7.5
8
listening
7
writing
8
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

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PTE

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Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed your secondary study.

If you've completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma at a recognized Australian education provider, this may also help you meet minimum entry requirements for an undergraduate course.

 

GPA

China

National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) OR

Successful completion of one year of tertiary study           A minimum of 65.6% of the overall score

India:

Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent   65%

Iran: 

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)  12 out of 20

 

Pathway providers

A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University.

It aims to prepare international students for further study in an ECC Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Edith Cowan University bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.

Career opportunities

  • Primary School Teacher
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Education Coordinator
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Education Program Specialist
  • Education Consultant

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