Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) (BEd(Primary)(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2019
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2380
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Closing Date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Education
Email: education@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6550
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2380
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 48 units towards the first three years of a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, including all compulsory courses; and
Have a GPA of 5.8 across the courses that can be credited towards the
BEd(Primary)(Hons)
CRICOS Code: 084714D
English Proficiency
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. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)?
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) is a pre-service teacher qualification designed for effective teacher preparation in the unique contemporary context. 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
What you can study
Minor studies are available in applied linguistics, Chinese, computer science/information technology, English, French, general maths, general science, geography, German, health and physical education, history, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, and studies of religion.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
- English and Literacy Minor
- Humanities and Social Sciences Minor
- Mathematics and Numeracy Minor
- Science Minor
Honours
Honours is available as part of the standard program awarded based on a cumulative weighted GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications must be lodged via SI-net by Friday prior to Orientation week for the relevant semester.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 48 units towards the first three years of a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, including all compulsory courses; and
Have a GPA of 5.8 across the courses that can be credited towards the
BEd(Primary)(Hons)
Additional application requirements
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing the practicums. Students can apply for a Blue Card through the School of Education and should do so three months before their practicum is due to commence. The Practicum Handbook provides additional information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.
From 2018, all students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 084714D
English proficiency
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. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Program Change Request on mySI-net.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
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/
What you can do with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
Careers
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. The University has committed to pay for students to undertake the test for the period 2016 to 2018 inclusive. 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.
Professional registration
Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic registration. Please contact the registration body for details of any conditions for registration.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Institute For Teaching And School Leadership
Program rules for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
