UndergraduateEducation
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Inspire young minds. Help children thrive as you grow their confidence and develop their love of learning. Graduate ready to lead with confidence, compassion and purpose, in any classroom, anywhere. now now Download brochure Enter the classroom sooner Accelerated 3.5 year (full-time) and 4 year (part-time) study options Extensive hands-on experience Develop your skills through 85 days of placements, with rural and remote opportunities Educating future generations for over 50 years The trusted le... Learn to establish positive and engaging learning environments for primary school students. Benefit from a wide range of placement opportunities across your degree in regional, rural and remote areas. Develop skills to improve Indigenous education outcomes and leverage a world-class education into a career that will change lives, including your own. Focus on the curriculum for children from Prep
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core Subjects Level 4 (ED4995, ED4623, ED4486, ED4621, ED4622, ED4490)
- Core Subjects Level 4, Select ED4460 or ED4493 (ED4460, ED4493)
- Core Subjects Level 2 (ED2196, ED2195, ED2491, ED2991, ED2190, ED2194, ED2193)
- Options - Select one of the following specialisations, English / Literacy (ED4306, EL2047, CU1010)
- Options - Select one of the following specialisations, Health and Physical Education (HM3061, HM2063, HM1061)
- ED3196Options - Select one of the following specialisations, Science
- EA1110Options - Select one of the following specialisations, Science, EA1110 (or cross-institutional study at Southern Cross University for JCUOnline students only)
- Options - Select one of the following specialisations, Science, Select CH1020 or BS1001 (BS1001, CH1020)
- Options - Select one of the following specialisations, Mathematics / Numeracy (ED1491, ED3098, MA2900)
- Core Subjects Level 1 (ED1441, ED1492, ED1442, ED1421, ED1411, ED1481, ED1401)
- Core Subjects Level 3 (ED3443, ED3442, ED3497, ED3095, ED3441, ED3197)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
English, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent. Applicants wishing to enter the Remote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP) must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Proof of identity documentation is required. Applicants must be located near RATEP sites in Queensland. RATEP students must select the English/Literacy specialisation.
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