Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Pre-Service Teachers have the opportunity to complete a formal specialisation in their Primary Education qualification. Available specialisations include Arts, Catholic Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Special Education.

A key feature of this course is the range and number of professional practice experiences offered. Partnerships between ECU and over 1,000 schools and early learning centres allow Pre-Service Teachers to gain experience in diverse settings, including public, private, metropolitan, regional, rural or remote schools, working with children from diverse economic, social, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Final year Pre-Service Teachers can also apply for a place in the internship program in a school.

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $4,750 (Commonwealth supported place). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $37,700.

Yes. The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine 'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools. For these reasons, all Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Yes. Students have the opportunity to complete a fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility for employment in schools from Term 4 of that year. The internship unit (EDU4227) also enables final year Pre-Service Teachers to fulfill a diversity of roles and/or assume increasing responsibility for the tasks and duties normally performed by employees in an approved context that may include school, community or industry.