Bachelor of Education (Primary) (1876)
- Effective from: 2021
- Approved Abbreviation: BEd(Primary)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1876
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 103728C
This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.
Handbook summary 2021-2023
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is an initial teaching qualification. It prepares graduates for careers in primary school government and non-government settings and other educational fields in Australia. The degree provides deep engagement in primary education through innovative approaches to teaching and learning. It involves students in engaged learning and work integrated learning, through placements in agencies and schools.
Handbook summary 2024
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a four-year undergraduate program that incorporates the core content which covers what every teacher should learn in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to be prepared for the classroom and to best support students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Applying core content students will develop the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attributes required for their transition into teaching. Students will extend their literacy and numeracy skills, as well as strengthen their curriculum and pedagogical content knowledge, develop understanding of classroom management, and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
Graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, required for registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Program Logic
The Program Logic is embedded throughout all Initial Teacher Education programs at Western Sydney University. It explains how each subject contributes to the journey to become a Graduate Teacher. The Program Logic includes three phases: Foundation, Development and Transition. In each of these phases, pre-service teachers develop essential knowledge and skills by learning about evidence-based pedagogies and practices, enabling their successful transition to teaching.
Foundation: Pre-service teachers will develop fundamental knowledge, skills, and attributes to support the beginning of their journey to become a teacher.
Development: Pre-service teachers will strengthen their pedagogical content knowledge, understanding of classroom management, and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
Transition: Pre-service teachers will consolidate the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for success as a Graduate Teacher, using evidence to inform and strengthen pedagogical practice.
Early Exits
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 1878 Diploma in Education (Primary) (exit only) or on completion of 160 credit points with a 1877 Associate Degree in Education (Primary) (exit only)
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Program Advice
Primaryenquiries@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
This program meets the Professional Teaching Standards for Graduate Teachers as required by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
Admission 2021-2023
An ATAR (or equivalent) of at least 80 is required, or achievement of the following in HSC: 3 Band 5s, with one in English, or 2 Band 5s in Mathematics and Science subjects and Band 4 in English.
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Admission from 2024
Meets the minimum ATAR or equivalent requirements.
Assumed knowledge: Band 4 in HSC Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily complete the online non-academic capabilities interview (QuEST).
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements
Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience subjects, students must:
- Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
- Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
- Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
- Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Program Completion Prerequisites
Satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to enrolment in the final Professional Experience subject as required by NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority).
Recommended Sequence 2025
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later. If you commenced prior to 2025, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 1031 | Sociology for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 1038 | Literacy and Numeracy for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2054 | Scientific Discovery and Invention | 10 |
| TEAC 1037 | Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 1039 | Scientist, Artist, Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 1011 | Educational Psychology | 10 |
| TEAC 2024 | Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 2046 | Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Education (Primary) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3016 | Language and Literacy in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2043 | Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2004 | Being a Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 2062 | Teachers as Change Makers | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 2063 | History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2053 | Science and Technology in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3004 | Creative Arts in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2048 | Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Associate Degree in Education (Primary) 2 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3019 | Numeracy and Mathematics in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3015 | Language and Literacy in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3046 | Engaging Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 3020 | Professional Experience 2: Working with Assessment Data for Instruction | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3010 | Health and Physical Education in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3044 | STEM Principles and Practices in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3013 | Inclusive Practices | 10 |
| TEAC 4012 | Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3043 | Reading Children's Literature and Digital Texts | 10 |
| TEAC 3021 | Professional Experience 3: Engaging with Diverse Students and Communities | 10 |
| Select two electives or two subjects from the Inclusive Education Minor (PG) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 4010 | Researching Professional Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 4006 | Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession | 10 |
| Select two electives or two subjects from the Inclusive Education Minor (PG) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 1039 | Scientist, Artist, Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 1011 | Educational Psychology | 10 |
| TEAC 1038 | Literacy and Numeracy for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2046 | Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 1031 | Sociology for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2054 | Scientific Discovery and Invention | 10 |
| TEAC 1037 | Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics | 10 |
| TEAC 2024 | Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with a Diploma in Education (Primary) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 2063 | History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2062 | Teachers as Change Makers | 10 |
| TEAC 2053 | Science and Technology in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3004 | Creative Arts in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3016 | Language and Literacy in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2043 | Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2004 | Being a Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 2048 | Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Associate Degree in Education (Primary) 2 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3010 | Health and Physical Education in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3044 | STEM Principles and Practices in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3013 | Inclusive Practices | 10 |
| TEAC 4012 | Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3019 | Numeracy and Mathematics in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3015 | Language and Literacy in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3046 | Engaging Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 3020 | Professional Experience 2: Working with Assessment Data for Instruction | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3021 | Professional Experience 3: Engaging with Diverse Students and Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 4010 | Researching Professional Practice | 10 |
| Select two electives or two subjects from the Inclusive Education minor (PG) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3043 | Reading Children's Literature and Digital Texts | 10 |
| TEAC 4006 | Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession | 10 |
| Select two electives or two subjects from the Inclusive Education minor (PG) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Recommended Electives
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 1043 | Information and Communications Technologies for Teaching and Learning | 10 |
| TEAC 2009 | Contemporary Childhoods | 10 |
| TEAC 2065 | Digital Childhoods | 10 |
| TEAC 2017 | Education and Transformation | 10 |
| TEAC 2018 | Education for Sustainability | 10 |
| TEAC 2037 | Learning and Creativity | 10 |
| TEAC 3006 | Education in a Cosmopolitan Society | 10 |
| TEAC 3009 | Ethical Futures | 10 |
| TEAC 3031 | The Brain and Learning | 10 |
| TEAC 3051 | Creativity and Cultural Wellbeing for Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 3052 | Connecting with Regional, Rural and Remote Communities and Schools | 10 |
OR
0359 Inclusive Education Minor (PG)
Students may elect to take the Inclusive Education minor in place of the electives.
Students who complete the Inclusive Education Minor would be eligible for 40cp transfer credit into the Graduate Diploma of Inclusive Education, enabling specialisation as an Inclusive Education teacher.
Program Sequence 2021 - 2024
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2021 - 2024. If you commenced in 2025 or later, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 1031 | Sociology for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 1038 | Literacy and Numeracy for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2054 | Scientific Discovery and Invention | 10 |
| TEAC 1037 | Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 1039 | Scientist, Artist, Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 1011 | Educational Psychology | 10 |
| TEAC 2062 | Teachers as Change Makers | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with a Diploma in Education (Primary) on successful completion of 80 credit points of Year 1 subjects.
1878 - Diploma in Education (Primary)
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 3016 | Language and Literacy in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2043 | Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2004 | Being a Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 2048 | Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 2063 | History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2024 | Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 2046 | Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | 10 |
| TEAC 2053 | Science and Technology in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Associate Degree in Education (Primary) on successful completion of 80 credit points of Year 1 units plus 80 credit points from Year 2 subjects, for a total of 160 credit points.
1877 - Associate Degree in Education (Primary)
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 3019 | Numeracy and Mathematics in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3015 | Language and Literacy in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3046 | Engaging Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 3020 | Professional Experience 2: Working with Assessment Data for Instruction | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3004 | Creative Arts in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3010 | Health and Physical Education in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3044 | STEM Principles and Practices in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 4012 | Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3043 | Reading Children's Literature and Digital Texts | 10 |
| TEAC 3013 | Inclusive Practices | 10 |
| TEAC 3021 | Professional Experience 3: Engaging with Diverse Students and Communities | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 4010 | Researching Professional Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 4006 | Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Recommended Electives
May be selected from the following areas:
- Inclusive Education
- Sustainability
- Science
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 1039 | Scientist, Artist, Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 1011 | Educational Psychology | 10 |
| TEAC 1038 | Literacy and Numeracy for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2046 | Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 1031 | Sociology for Educators | 10 |
| TEAC 2054 | Scientific Discovery and Invention | 10 |
| TEAC 1037 | Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics | 10 |
| Select on elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with a Diploma in Education (Primary) on successful completion of 80 credit points of Year 1 subjects.
1878 - Diploma in Education (Primary)
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 2063 | History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2024 | Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 2062 | Teachers as Change Makers | 10 |
| TEAC 2053 | Science and Technology in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3016 | Language and Literacy in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2043 | Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early Years | 10 |
| TEAC 2004 | Being a Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 2048 | Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Associate Degree in Education (Primary) on successful completion of 80 credit points of Year 1 subjects plus 80 credit points from Year 2 subjects, for a total of 160 credit points.
1877 - Associate Degree in Education (Primary)
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 3004 | Creative Arts in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3010 | Health and Physical Education in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3044 | STEM Principles and Practices in the Primary Years | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 3019 | Numeracy and Mathematics in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3015 | Language and Literacy in Years 3-6 | 10 |
| TEAC 3046 | Engaging Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 3020 | Professional Experience 2: Working with Assessment Data for Instruction | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3021 | Professional Experience 3: Engaging with Diverse Students and Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 4010 | Researching Professional Practice | 10 |
| Select on elective | 10 | |
| Select on elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 4012 | Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary Years | 10 |
| TEAC 3043 | Reading Children's Literature and Digital Texts | 10 |
| TEAC 3013 | Inclusive Practices | 10 |
| TEAC 4006 | Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Recommended Electives
May be selected from the following areas:
- Inclusive Education
- Sustainability
- Science
Recommended Electives from Autumn 2024
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 2009 | Contemporary Childhoods | 10 |
| TEAC 2065 | Digital Childhoods | 10 |
| TEAC 2017 | Education and Transformation | 10 |
| TEAC 2018 | Education for Sustainability | 10 |
| TEAC 2037 | Learning and Creativity | 10 |
| TEAC 3006 | Education in a Cosmopolitan Society | 10 |
| TEAC 3009 | Ethical Futures | 10 |
| TEAC 3031 | The Brain and Learning | 10 |
| TEAC 3051 | Creativity and Cultural Wellbeing for Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 3052 | Connecting with Regional, Rural and Remote Communities and Schools | 10 |