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. 

To support core content students will develop fundamental knowledge, skills, and attributes to begin their journey to become a teacher. 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. This will provide and form a firm foundation for teaching in primary schools. The program involves students from the first year of the program in engaged learning and work integrated learning, through placements in schools.

Using evidence-based practices to inform and strengthen pedagogy, students will consolidate the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for success as a Graduate Teacher, whilst meeting the Graduate Teacher Standards.

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

Dr Maree Skillen

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.

Inherent Requirements

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).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

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.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

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.

International Office

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.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

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.

International Office

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 units, students must:

  • 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).

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommend Sequence

Full-time start-year intake

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points80

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)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 2
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points80

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)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 3
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
Spring session
TEAC 3004 Creative Arts Education 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 Points40
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 Points40
Spring session
TEAC 4010 Researching Professional Practice 10
TEAC 4006 Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession 10
Select two electives 20
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points160

Recommended Electives

May be selected from the following areas:

- Inclusive Education
- Sustainability
- Science

Full-time mid-year intake

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Spring sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points80

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)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 2
Spring sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points80

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)

Plan of Study Grid
Year 3
Spring sessionCredit Points
TEAC 3004 Creative Arts Education 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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
 Total Credit Points160

Recommended Electives

May be selected from the following areas:

- Inclusive Education
- Sustainability
- Science

Recommended Electives from Autumn 2024

Subject Title Credit Points
TEAC 2009Contemporary Childhoods10
TEAC 2065Digital Childhoods10
TEAC 2017Education and Transformation10
TEAC 2018Education for Sustainability10
TEAC 2037Learning and Creativity10
TEAC 3006Education in a Cosmopolitan Society10
TEAC 3009Ethical Futures10
TEAC 3031The Brain and Learning10
TEAC 3051Creativity and Cultural Wellbeing for Communities10
TEAC 3052Connecting with Regional, Rural and Remote Communities and Schools10