Primary teaching
Why study Primary teaching?
We offer the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), the Bachelor of Education (allows for primary, primary/secondary and primary/special education specialisations) and specialised programs in physical education, health, student welfare and social work, outreach and community education, and early childhood education. Our courses combine current theoretical knowledge with practical teaching experience. Gain skills and experience in planning, teaching and observing the development and learning of children, and working in teams and with parents. You will experience three different teaching environments in the first year of study. You will take two three-year sequences focusing on literacy and numeracy as well as a specific discipline of study. This approach focuses on best career outcomes and gives you an edge in applying for teaching roles.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work in government, Catholic and independent schools nationally and overseas (subject to registration). You may also work in human services, training, children's services, leadership-related areas, media and service industries. Specialists in outreach and community education find positions as student welfare teachers in disadvantaged schools or teachers in drug rehabilitation programs, detention facilities for youth, council outreach programs and centres with programs for disengaged youth. Graduates in early childhood education may find work in childcare facilities, kindergarten and early learning centres. Our teaching courses are accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Courses
Local students
2013
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Bendigo 60.95
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Early childhood is an educational category covering infants and children from birth to 12 years. This course is for people interested in early childhood education and teaching in early learning centres, kindergartens and primary schools. It focuses on early childhood and primary education, but students can also study towards a qualification in special education.
- Prerequisite
- VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
VCE Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any). - Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Middle band
- Consideration is given to relevant paid or unpaid work experience, Certificate 2 or 3 in Childcare, and Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme criteria. Re-ranking is also based on performance in English (any).
- Additional information
- Successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form before commencing.
- How to apply
- Apply direct to the University for Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2013.
- Professional recognition
- The course has been submitted for approval to the Victorian Branch of Early Childhood Australia and for accreditation to the Victoria Institute of Teaching.
- Full course details
- Early Childhood EducationBendigo
Bachelor of Education
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Bendigo 60.35
- Mildura 65.45
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- To be able to legally teach in Victorian schools, students must do a course that makes them eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). This course aims to give students the qualification necessary to register with VIT and teach in primary and secondary schools, with an extra option for a qualification in special education. Graduates are highly respected in Australia and internationally for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and highly developed teaching skills.
- Prerequisite
- VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL), or 25 in any other English.
Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods, or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any). - Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Guaranteed Entry - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 68 or more will be made a first round offer. Applicants whose ATAR is below 68 will be considered for a Commonwealth Supported Place through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Middle band
- A study score of at least 20 in LOTE (any) facilitates up to 3 additional aggregate points. Relevant paid or unpaid work experience is also considered, as is performance in English (any). Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
- Additional information
- All successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Australian Post Offices) prior to enrolment.
- How to apply
- Apply direct to the University for Semester 1 2013.
- Full course details
- Education Bendigo
Education Mildura
Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Melbourne n/a
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- A course aimed mainly at people interested in careers in primary and/or secondary school teaching with a focus on student wellbeing. This course enables students to study secondary teaching specialist areas (methods) in student wellbeing, and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a Second Language (ESL) or drama. Graduates are qualified to fulfil student wellbeing teaching roles in schools. They may also work in outreach and community education centres where educational expertise is required, including programs for disengaged youth. In addition to school-leaver applicants, this course may appeal to mature-age applicants (over 21) with a background in social work, youth welfare or educational environments.
- Prerequisite
- Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods, or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any). - Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page.
All applicants must submit a La Trobe Outreach and Community Education personal data form, and may be asked to attend an interview.
For more information:
T 9479 1858
E r.reece@latrobe.edu.au - Middle band
- Consideration is given to relevant paid or unpaid work experience. Re-ranking is also based on performance in English (any).
- Additional information
- Successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form prior to commencing.
- How to apply
- Apply direct to the University for Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2013.
- Professional recognition
- Graduates qualify for VIT registration as both primary and secondary teachers.
- Full course details
- Outreach and Community EducationMelbourne
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
- Duration :
- 4 years full time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Bendigo 77.1
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course aims to qualify students to teach in both primary and secondary schools, combining studies in primary education with specialist studies in physical and health education, and social work (student welfare). Each year, students undertake education and discipline studies and are required to undertake a minimum of 80 days' professional experience in both primary and secondary schools. They may also undertake field experience in a community setting.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this teacher education course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria. - Prerequisite
- Units 1 and 2 - two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4 mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
- Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above will receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Middle band
- A study score of at least 20 in a LOTE (any) facilitates an additional 3 aggregate points. Consideration is also given to performance in English (any), relevant paid or unpaid work experience, and Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
- Additional information
- All successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Post Offices) before enrolment.
- How to apply
- VTAC
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are accredited to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as specialist physical education and health teachers from Prep to Year 12 and as generalist primary school teachers.
- Full course details
- Physical and Health Education Bendigo
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Melbourne 70.8
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course provides students with the most up-to-date theory and practical experiences in primary teaching and meets the necessary requirements for registration as a primary school teacher in Victoria. Students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge base and qualify to teach middle years up to Year 10 by taking an optional secondary teaching method.
Coursework includes core professional studies in education, key curriculum areas, along with discipline studies and some electives. - Prerequisite
- Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any). - Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Middle band
- Consideration is given to relevant paid or unpaid work experience. Re-ranking is also based on performance in English (any).
- Additional information
- Successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form prior to commencing.
- How to apply
- Apply through VTAC
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible for employment in government, Catholic and independent schools in Victoria, other Australian states and overseas (check with local authorities).
- Full course details
- Teaching (Primary)Melbourne
Want to know more?
Feel free to ask us a question about any course for local students.
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
2013
Bachelor of Education (050403M)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 700
- Campus
- Bendigo, Mildura
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- To be able to legally teach in Victorian schools, students must do a course that makes them eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). This course aims to give students the qualification necessary to register with VIT and teach in primary and secondary schools, with an extra option for a qualification in special education. Graduates are highly respected in Australia and internationally for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and highly developed teaching skills. Bendigo, Mildura
- English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
- Academic entry requirements
- LTM Foundation Studies - 62.3
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - Bendigo: 63.1, Mildura: 61.65
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 2 x Level 4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 5
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Bendigo, Mildura - Subject prerequisite
- Year 11 Mathematics. Bendigo, Mildura
- Professional recognition
- This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying, applicants are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities where they intend to gain employment. Bendigo, Mildura
- Full course details
- Education Bendigo
Education Mildura
Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education (073120K)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 700
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- A course aimed mainly at people interested in careers in primary and/or secondary school teaching with a focus on student wellbeing. This course enables students to study secondary teaching specialist areas (methods) in student wellbeing, and one of either English, mathematics, science, English as a Second Language (ESL) or drama. Graduates are qualified to fulfil student wellbeing teaching roles in schools. They may also work in outreach and community education centres where educational expertise is required, including programs for disengaged youth. In addition to school-leaver applicants, this course may appeal to mature-age applicants (over 21) with a background in social work, youth welfare or educational environments. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Melbourne
- Academic entry requirements
- LTM Foundation Studies - 62.3
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - RC
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 2 x Level 4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 5
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Melbourne - Subject prerequisite
- Year 11 Mathematics. Melbourne
- Additional information
- This course may be offered in 2013 subject to a major course revision and subsequent CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying, applicants are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities in the country where they intend to gain employment. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Outreach and Community EducationMelbourne
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (059822G)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 700
- Campus
- Bendigo
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course aims to qualify students to teach in both primary and secondary schools, combining studies in primary education with specialist studies in physical and health education, and social work (student welfare). Each year, students undertake education and discipline studies and are required to undertake a minimum of 80 days' professional experience in both primary and secondary schools. They may also undertake field experience in a community setting.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this teacher education course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria. Bendigo - English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Bendigo
- Academic entry requirements
- LTM Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 77.45
International Baccalaureate - 27
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 3 x Level 4
Sri Lankan A Levels - NA
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 5
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - NA
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - NA
Sweden Slutbetyg - NA
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - NA
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Bendigo - Subject prerequisite
- One Physical Education or Health subject at either Year 11 or Year 12. Year 11 Mathematics (or a bridging course). Bendigo
- Professional recognition
- Graduates can register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching for teaching in primary and secondary schools in the specialist areas of physical education and health.
Bendigo - Full course details
- Physical and Health Education Bendigo
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (073119C)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 700
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course provides students with the most up-to-date theory and practical experiences in primary teaching and meets the necessary requirements for registration as a primary school teacher in Victoria. Students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge base and qualify to teach middle years up to Year 10 by taking an optional secondary teaching method.
Coursework includes core professional studies in education, key curriculum areas, along with discipline studies and some electives. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Melbourne
- Academic entry requirements
- LTM Foundation Studies - 62.3
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 71.4
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 2 x Level 4
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 4.5
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Indonesia (SMA) - 8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Melbourne - Subject prerequisite
- Year 11 Mathematics. Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- This course satisfies the pre-service training requirements for employment in Victorian schools. Before applying prospective students are advised to seek confirmation that the course is recognised by education authorities in the country where they intend to gain employment. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Teaching (Primary)Melbourne
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
About the academic staff
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