Undergraduate

Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)

Make a real difference to young children's lives and equip them with the skills, knowledge and values needed to succeed in the world, now and in the future.

75
Minimum ATAR
Success
Experience-based entry available
4
Years Full-Time

Majors available

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The learning experience

UWA facilities include lecture theatres, case study rooms and break-out areas for group work and individual study.

UWA Schools

Six libraries

One of Australia’s most picturesque campuses

Five residential colleges

Vibrant student experience

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Scholarships

Scholarships for Indigenous Australians

There are numerous scholarships available to Indigenous Australians studying at The University of Western Australia whether you are a commencing student or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree.

Learn more

Scholarships

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$34,880.00
2025
$36,800.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and further study

Career opportunities

Teaching in government and non-government schools in WA and Australia.

It’s a portable qualification that can be used for teaching positions overseas. Additional opportunities in a range of education-related industries.

Job titles

  • Primary school teacher
  • Educational administrator
  • Community educator
  • Education publications writer
  • Professional tutor

Further study opportunities

Further your professional development and learning with one of the following courses:

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or

(b) an assured pathway offer; or

(c) achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's Experienced-based Entry assessment; or

(d) a place in a relevant UWA access program

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum 7.0 in the reading and writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the listening and speaking bands. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Online personal statement

As part of applying for entry to this course, you are required to submit an online personal statement demonstrating you have the necessary personal characteristics to become a successful educator.

We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the Inherent Requirement Domains for an Initial Teacher Education Professional Practice PDF before submitting your personal statement.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

About the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)

This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to graduate ready for the classroom, and for the profession. Develop your knowledge and understanding of how children learn and the implications for teaching and how to create safe, inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environments, combined with hands-on learning as you spend over 100 days of professional placement in primary schools, starting from your first semester.

About the course

Make a real difference to young children’s lives and equip them with the skills, knowledge and values needed to succeed in the world, now and in the future. This distinctive undergraduate teaching degree prepares you to be a teacher from Pre-primary to Year 6 and gives you the skills and knowledge to be classroom and profession-ready.

bachelor of education (primary) (honours)

Quick details

STATUS
  • Available
MINIMUM ATAR
  • 75 or equivalent
EXPERIENCE-BASED ENTRY
  • Available
INTAKE
  • February
LOCATION
  • Perth and Albany
DURATION
  • 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
COURSE CODES UWA/TISC
  • BH020/UH020
CRICOS
  • 114337E

Course structure

In your first three years, you will complete units that familiarise you with all of the learning areas of the primary school curriculum, as well as developmental and learning theory that enables you to design effective learning programs.

Study Plan [110KB PDF]

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A PATHWAY FOR YOU. A PLACE FOR YOU

This course is available for Experience-based entry

Through our Experience-based entry, we will assess all your academic achievements, qualifications and life experiences using a point system, where points will be awarded for each item submitted, and the total number of points will determine your eligibility.

Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs.

A PATHWAY FOR YOU. A PLACE FOR YOU

Classroom practice

This course places you in the classroom from your first semester, with over 100 days of professional experience throughout your degree (the minimum number of days required from the TRB is 80).

This will provide you with the skills and experience to form effective working relationships and develop your professional experience in education. 

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5 reasons to study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) at UWA

5 reasons to study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) at UWA

Find out about the hands-on opportunities, innovative teaching approach and more with the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) that will set you up with skills and knowledge to make a real difference in young children’s lives. 

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Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

Applications are strongly encouraged from high-achieving school leavers, First Nations peoples, people for whom English is an additional language or dialect, people with disability, people from regional, rural or remote locations, mid-career professionals or people from low socio-economic backgrounds.  
 
Scholarships of up to $40,000 per student are available for students studying full time in undergraduate initial teacher education (ITE).
 
The scholarship can help with the cost of study as well as provide opportunities to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings for a period of time after graduating. 
 
For information on eligibility and how to apply visit education.gov.au.

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Why study this course?

  1. Gain practical experience with over 100 days of professional placement, starting from your first semester.
  2. Additional opportunities to gain hands-on experience including paid EA work and volunteering.
  3. Be inspired by our innovative lecturers who are focused on preparing you for success.
  4. Enhance your career-readiness through completing an action research project in your final year, relating to your chosen specialisation.
  5. Close partnerships with primary schools that offer additional opportunities for further learning and connections with practising teachers.
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About the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
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Course accreditation 

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
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You’ll learn to

  1. Teach and manage a classroom with up to 100 days professional placement in schools.
  2. Design programs of learning for primary school children linked with the Australian and Western Australian curriculum.
  3. Utilise a range of resources, including educational technologies, to enhance teaching and engage students in learning.

Our partner schools

Join a community of life-long learners and researchers, from your peers and educators to the schools that we partner with. Take advantage of professional placement experiences in this course, in addition to in-school opportunities at our partnership schools, including Albany Primary School. This provides further opportunities to connect theory to practice, observe teachers and students during lessons in classrooms, and participate in school based activities, including professional learning.

 

Practical and paid experience

PIPE Program

The Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and the University of Western Australia (UWA) are running an innovative trial, the Professional Immersion Program for Educators (PIPE). Available for students enrolled in UWA’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) program and provides the opportunity for paid work alongside a dedicated mentor teacher.

Practical and paid experience