Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

You will complete four professional placements in schools totalling 760 hours of supervised teaching practice. These include a two-week full-time block and a three-week full-time block in second year, a four-week full-time block in third year, and a block of one school term (typically 10 weeks) in fourth year. Placements are undertaken in full-time blocks regardless of your study mode, and you may be able to undertake a rural, interstate or overseas placement.

Yes. This course is accredited in Western Australia by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Graduates are eligible for registration as a teacher in all Australian states and territories, and in countries that recognise Australian teaching qualifications.

To be considered for admission to this course, you must submit a non-academic statement with your application. You must also meet the guaranteed ATAR of 70 or equivalent, meet Curtin's English language requirements, and satisfy fieldwork requirements including working with children criminal record screening and clearance.

This course takes a student-centred approach to teaching and learning, encouraging analytical and critical thinking. Core education units comprise the bulk of the degree, and you will also select three units that enable you to specialise in an offered area of the primary school curriculum. All units are mapped to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Throughout your studies, you will build a professional digital portfolio that showcases your teaching abilities to potential employers.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) is available at Curtin Perth and Curtin Kalgoorlie, with both on-campus and online attendance modes available. Intakes are offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Curtin Perth intakes shown for the 2026 academic year).