Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
Overview
You have the opportunity to create a thesis that is unique to what you are passionate about, you can tailor it to learn more about your craft and students.
Gain the preparation and qualifications needed for a variety of employment opportunities in educational environments by creating a research project in an area you are passionate about.
The program develops capacities required by teachers working in the information age, a time of rapid change where education is recognised as playing an increasingly important role in society. The program develops teachers across prep to year 6, spanning the Early and Middle Phases of Learning. In particular, the program focuses on the development of skills, understandings and attributes that enable graduates to demonstrate specialist abilities with respect to:
- Literacy and numeracy
- Diversity and differentiated learning
- Leadership and research
- Connected practicum
Program highlights
- High achieving students in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) can transfer into this program at the end of their third year and undertake advanced coursework and write a thesis.
- Get early experience in classrooms. Spend 10 days in a school in your first year, where you'll observe and provide hands-on help.
- Learn from the best. World-renowned educators will teach you flexible and creative ways to cater for the diverse learning needs of children.
- Study with a smaller cohort and build a support network and strong friendships with your peers.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- English and Literacy
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics and Numeracy
- Science
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- A Sociological Orientation to Education
- Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogical Foundations
- Introduction to Role of Science and Technology Education in Society
- Introduction to Primary Professional Experience
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Higher education compliance manager
- Director of studies
- Learning designer
- Educational technologist
- Senior program lead
- Academic services officer
- International school head
- Primary school teacher
- Associate professor of special education
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Queensland College of Teachers
Professional registration
When you graduate, you may be eligible for registration with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to register.
- Queensland College Of Teachers
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) is accredited by:
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
“The practical workshops complement the lectures and tutorials. Participation in the workshops helped me feel more equipped to meet the teaching demands of the future.”
Eliza CastroGraduate, Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
“I believe the most powerful form of learning is when students are having fun. Studying at UQ provided me with the knowledge, skills and values to prepare students to be informed and active citizens and lifelong learners.”
Vanessa TierneyGraduate, Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
“The practical workshops complement the lectures and tutorials. Participation in the workshops helped me feel more equipped to meet the teaching demands of the future.”
Eliza CastroGraduate, Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
“I believe the most powerful form of learning is when students are having fun. Studying at UQ provided me with the knowledge, skills and values to prepare students to be informed and active citizens and lifelong learners.”
Vanessa TierneyGraduate, Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Have a GPA of 5.5 across the courses that can be credited towards the BEd(Primary)(Hons)
Prerequisites
Have a GPA of 5.5 across the courses that can be credited towards the BEd(Primary)(Hons)
English language requirements
IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PB, Pearsons, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Additional application information
From 2017, commencing students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Current students (enrolled prior to 2017) are also strongly encouraged to meet the LANTITE test prior to graduation as you may be asked for evidence of this when seeking employment. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Additional application information
From 2017, commencing students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Current students (enrolled prior to 2017) are also strongly encouraged to meet the LANTITE test prior to graduation as you may be asked for evidence of this when seeking employment. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Minors
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
English and Literacy
In this study area you will have the opportunity to learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have contributed to Australian society and to contemporary literature. You can learn about literary heritage and the distinctive ways of representing and communicating knowledge, traditions and experience.
You can be introduced to creative writing and narrative through the art and techniques of short-form narrative prose fiction as well as concepts and strategies that will enhance your ability to revise and edit your work.
Humanities and Social Sciences
In this study areas you will learn the skills, behaviours and capabilities to face challenges in your lifetime and to participate in and contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the environment, the economy, politics and society.
Through studying Humanities and Social Sciences, you are given opportunities to develop your ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change.
Mathematics and Numeracy
In this study area you will learn the links between the various components of mathematics, as well as the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines, such as science.
Learn to apply mathematical understanding creatively and efficiently and develop sophisticated and refined mathematical fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Science
In this study area you will develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives.
Gain a fundamental understanding in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics as well as the geological processes that have shaped our planet today.
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
English and Literacy
In this study area you will have the opportunity to learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have contributed to Australian society and to contemporary literature. You can learn about literary heritage and the distinctive ways of representing and communicating knowledge, traditions and experience.
You can be introduced to creative writing and narrative through the art and techniques of short-form narrative prose fiction as well as concepts and strategies that will enhance your ability to revise and edit your work.
Humanities and Social Sciences
In this study areas you will learn the skills, behaviours and capabilities to face challenges in your lifetime and to participate in and contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the environment, the economy, politics and society.
Through studying Humanities and Social Sciences, you are given opportunities to develop your ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change.
Mathematics and Numeracy
In this study area you will learn the links between the various components of mathematics, as well as the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines, such as science.
Learn to apply mathematical understanding creatively and efficiently and develop sophisticated and refined mathematical fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Science
In this study area you will develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives.
Gain a fundamental understanding in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics as well as the geological processes that have shaped our planet today.
Fees and Scholarships
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $32,352
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $6,684
Indicative annual fee 2020 Commonwealth supported place
Fee information for 2021 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2020.
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) for one academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- From 2018, all students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation.
- UQ committed to fund test costs to the end of 2018. From 1 January 2019 this is no longer available and students must cover this cost. The 2018 fee was $185 ($92.50 per test). ACER lists current fees.
- Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@.uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
- For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
You can transfer into this honours program at the end of your third year in the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Submit a program change request in mySI-net.
Applying online
You can transfer into this honours program at the end of your third year in the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Submit a program change request in mySI-net.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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