Course Overview

About This Course

Looking to double your career options? The Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts combines the rigorous foundation of a Southern Cross University teaching degree with the challenging thinking and cultural investigation of the arts. This degree is ideally suited to aspiring teachers with an interest in the arts, who want to develop an expanded scope of practice in areas such as written communication, social theory and history. You will develop a broad understanding of the world and its people, engaging with important social, cultural and political issues. Students with an interest in the humanities and social sciences, who are looking for a flexible career and good employment prospects, will also find this double degree rewarding. The Bachelor of Education in this double degree includes extensive professional placement and qualifies you to teach in primary schools. The Bachelor of Arts in this double degree offers three exciting majors to tailor your studies, in either Creative Writing, Social Sciences or Humanities. Each major includes a research project with an academic supervisor where you can focus deeply on an area that interests you. Career opportunities for graduates of this degree are diverse, spanning the fields of teaching and education as well as careers in the cultural and social spheres.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Gold Coast Airport Development Park, Bilinga QLD (Location owned and operated by Southern Cross University)Gold CoastOnlineBILINGA

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants for admission at a New South Wales campus must have satisfied requirements specified by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for admission to an initial teacher education course, including satisfactory completion of the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.
Applicants for admission at a Queensland campus must have satisfied requirements specified by the Queensland College of Teachers and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for admission to an initial teacher education course, including satisfactory completion of the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.
ATAR: 70
English Language Requirements (International and non-English prior study applicants):
- IELTS: Overall score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening, and 7.0 in reading and writing.
- ISLPR: A score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Alternatively, applicants may have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time study at AQF diploma equivalent or higher in a listed English-speaking country with English as the language of instruction.
Applicants may also satisfy English language requirements by successfully completing SCU's Preparing for Success Program, Transition to Uni Program, or English Language Program.
All students need to attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in their first year of study.
Inherent Requirements apply — see course page for details.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Teaching in primary schools is a clear pathway from this double degree but so are careers in arts and cultural industries where expert knowledge of learning, teaching and education is an advantage, for example, in curriculum design, museum and cultural activities for schools, writing for younger age groups or social and community services for young people. Some examples include work as an exhibition organiser, education consultant, a community education leader, an environmental educator, a social justice educator, education policy analyst, designer of children's entertainment, curriculum writer, youth support worker, teacher of English overseas or as a private tutor.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree?

In the Bachelor of Arts, students choose one of the following majors: Creative Writing, Humanities, or Social Sciences. Each major includes a research project with an academic supervisor where you can focus deeply on an area that interests you.

How much professional placement is included in this degree?

This degree includes 80 days (640 hours) of professional experience learning in primary schools. National and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed in the Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement, and all professional experience learning days must be completed.

Is this course professionally accredited?

Yes. This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.

What are the English language requirements for international applicants?

International applicants must achieve a minimum IELTS overall score of 7.5, including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing. Alternatively, applicants may achieve an ISLPR score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

How is teaching and learning delivered at Southern Cross University under the Southern Cross Model?

The Southern Cross Model involves shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. Lectures are a thing of the past — students are engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning. On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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