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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The best educators don't just know their subject - they know their classroom. In the Bachelor of Education (Primary), your learning is built around genuine teaching challenges and professional practice, preparing you to graduate confident and classroom-ready. You'll learn from registered, practising teachers in a degree that places you in real classrooms from semester one. Apply what you learn in real primary school classrooms, building the practical skills and confidence to educate with impact. Placements span a variety of primary school settings - from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6 - and are arranged and supported by Swinburne throughout your degree. You'll benefit from smaller cohorts, personalised support and a strengths-based approach that helps you build confidence as an educator. Study at the university ranked #1 in Victoria for teaching quality, overall experience and student support in education*. *Good Universities Guide 2026 Check the Bachelor of Education (Primary) course handbook Get a copy of our course guide
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Core units 400 credit
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
A. Applicants with recent secondary education (within past three years) ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: 70. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Selection rank adjustments Selection ranks for this course will be calculated based on your ATAR with adjustments to overall study scores based on subjects studied, location of your home address, SEAS application, and participation In Swinburne's Early Leaders program. . Subject adjustments A study score of 25 in any English, Literature, Health and Human Development, any.
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