Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary)
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Overview
Teach primary school children. Become an open-minded and confident primary teacher who is responsive to academic needs.
By combining arts with primary education, you'll have over forty arts majors to choose from. You'll study teaching methodology, participate in a primary school based Professional Experience program and satisfy the Key Learning Area (KLA) content requirements of the NSW Institute of Teachers:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
- Creative arts and Personal Development
- Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
The main focus is on preparing you to work as a primary school teacher.
Key features
- Main pathway into primary teaching offered by Macquarie's Department of Education.
- Join the founding school of Macquarie University.
- Work with a 'Master Teacher' who will mentor you as you plan program and teach lessons.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300405
Suitable for
If you are interested in primary school teaching and the development of young people.
Course fee
It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- HSC English at Band 4 (or equivalent).
- HSC Mathematics at Band 4 (or equivalent).
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points required for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 39 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Arts majors:
- Ancient History - Egypt and Near East
- Ancient History - Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity
- Anthropology
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Chinese Studies
- Commercial Law
- Contemporary Music
- Creative Arts
- Croatian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Decision Science
- Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Early Childhood
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Management
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German Studies
- Human Geography
- Human Resources
- Indigenous Studies
- Interactivity and Games
- International Business
- International Communication
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media, Culture and Communication
- Modern Greek Studies
- Modern History
- Philosophy
- Polish Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychological Science
- Public Sector Management
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Software Technology
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Statistics
- Writing
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
Graduates from all Macquarie teacher education programs are eligible for accreditation to teach in NSW government and non-government schools.
Career Opportunities
- primary teacher
- education and training of adults
- educational adviser to government or other agencies
- educational planning and policy
- educational researcher
Profiles
Our Students
Alex Snoek
“I chose to study at Macquarie as it afforded me flexibility that other universities can’t match. The teacher education program has given me a strong theoretical grounding in my first two years, allowing me to take proven theory and practice into my practicum. The lecturers and tutors are approachable and supportive, taking some of the stress out of assessments! Also, the campus is excellent, with amazing facilities such as the Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre. Finally, the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education has allowed me to take units in many different disciplines, which has enabled me to discover my other passion, development studies.”
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