Childhood experiences created by a great teacher will stay with a child throughout their lifetime. 

If you want to inspire children and help them achieve their potential, join Federation University as part of the next generation of primary teachers.

You will spend time each year of your degree observing and working with students in school classrooms. 

You will develop your own teaching identity and learn how to use your skills to support student learning.

You will develop a deep understanding of childhood development, educational theories and practice. 

You will also learn how to engage children in innovative and purposeful learning. Along with the compulsory education courses, you will have the option of a range of discipline-specific electives.

Primary Specialisation options include: English, Mathematics, Science or Inclusive Education focusing on English, Science or Mathematics.

The new Inclusive Education stream will open up your career choices, allowing you to pursue special education.

You will be learning and developing classroom skills from your first semester of study, completing a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching practice during the four years of your degree. 

Completing this program will qualify you to teach primary students up to Year 6.

Work Integrated Learning 

This program requires a total of 640 placement hours across 16 weeks.

Essential requirements for selection and application:

CASPer

All applicants must sit the CASPer assessment. 

CASPer is a requirement for many of Victoria's initial teacher training courses. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes.

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
• Official English language translations for all documents not in English
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Passport or visa documents (if applicable)
• Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) (if applicable)
• Syllabuses/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum study scores of 25 in units 3 and 4 in English or 30 for English as an Alternative Language or Dialect and Units 1 and 2 of Mathematics;  or overseas equivalent.

Students with post-school qualifications (e.g. diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning).

CASPer

All applicants must sit the CASPer assessment. CASPer is a requirement for many of Victoria's initial teacher training courses. 

China:

• Gao San (Senior High Year 3) (Year 12) with an average of 75% in four academic subjects. OR
• 高考Gao Kao cut-off score for Tier 2 Chinese Universities. OR
• Completion of one-year post-secondary study with at least an average score of 70% at a recognized institution.

India: 

• Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in the best four academic subjects*.
• OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in the best four academic subjects*

*excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other nonacademic subjects

Pathways:

Students may undertake the first year of the Bachelor of Education Studies and apply to transfer into the second year of this program. 

Students must have completed 8 courses in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Education Studies and have a credit average to be eligible for transfer.