Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 4 years |
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): | 74.10 |
| Location: | On campus |
| Professional Recognition/Membership: | Successful completion of this program provides a recognised academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia and some overseas countries. |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Education (Primary R - 7) / Bachelor of Arts will prepare you to teach the key areas in primary schools, from Reception to Year 7.
You will receive the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to become a primary school teacher, with specialisations in two areas chosen from the Arts program.
The course gives you the opportunity to undertake professional teaching placements in primary schools where you can put your skills and knowledge into practice as a student teacher.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
What is Education?
Education encompasses teaching and learning specific skills, and something less tangible but more profound: the imparting of knowledge, positive judgment and well-developed wisdom.
Why study Education at Flinders?
Our education courses:
- allow you to complete a double degree in 4 years
- provide specialised options for those who wish to teach at different levels within the education system
- prepare students to become effective and appropriately skilled teachers
- open a wider range of career options than conventional teaching programs
- promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Education (Primary R - 7), Bachelor of Arts degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
| Additional requirements: | All students must have cleared a police check before they can undertake their compulsory practice teaching. | Additional requirements: | All students must have cleared a police check before they can undertake their compulsory practice teaching. |
Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points
LOTE Bonus Points are available to students who have studied an approved language other than English subject in Year 12. Applicants will receive a maximum of two bonus points for LOTE subjects, regardless of the number of LOTE subjects studied. For further information refer to Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points.
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 214971 | CRICOS code: | 051683A |
Mid-year entry: | No | Mid-year entry: | No |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  | $5,476 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Related courses
Further study options
- Refer to Postgraduate courses - Education
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Education (PDF 1MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
Contact
School of Education
Tel:(08) 8201 2441
Email: eduinfo@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
