Fast facts
Course type: Undergraduate degree
Course length: 4 years
Location: On campus
2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 70.00
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 85.00
TAFElink: Advanced Diploma or above
Bonus points: LOTE, SEAS, RISAS
International students: Entry and English requirements
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.
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. Further information...
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
Prerequisities: None
Domestic students: You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications, adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program), TAFE/VET qualification, higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.
International students: Entry and English requirements
Additional requirements: All students must have cleared a police check before they can undertake their compulsory practice teaching.
Applications and annual fees
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| SATAC code: | 214971 |
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | SATAC Uniweb |
| Annual fees: | Place type: Commonwealth-supported $6,310 |
| International students | |
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| CRICOS code: | 051683A |
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | How to apply |
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Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Related courses
Further study options
- Refer to Postgraduate courses - Education
Course brochures
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Education (PDF 971KB) |
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| eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
