BEdECP

Credit points

320

Minimum duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Ballarat
  • Blacktown
  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney
  • Strathfield

Note:

No International intakes on the Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra and North Sydney campuses.


EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants (excluding QLD) will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.

All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

  1. the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:
StatePrerequisites

Australian Capital Territory

Prerequisites: Nil

Assumed knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T)

New South Wales

Prerequisites: Nil

Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results (including one in English), and a Mathematics Band 4 HSC result. Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 and/or the Mathematics Band 4 entry requirements within the first year of the course.

Queensland

Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Victoria

Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English;

Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.

OR

b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit.

They should have:

  1. minimum of three years’ work experience; or
  2. of year 12 or equivalent; or
  3. relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education with a named specialisation in Early Childhood and Primary a student must complete 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

a.60 cp from Education Studies units (Part A)

b.60 cp from Effective Teaching units (Part B)

c.110 cp from Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies units (Part C)

d.80 cp from Early Childhood Specialisation units (Part D)

e.10 cp from Core Curriculum units (Part E)

f.0 cp from ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (Part F)

g.*0 cp elective unit (Part G)

*This optional volunteer experience unit is only available to students on the Ballarat campus and is not required for course completion.

Other requirements

Any other requirements:

  1. Students must pass all professional experience components, including professional experience embedded within units.
  2. Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Victoria). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. To meet the requirements for working in settings other than schools, a National Police Check may be required. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

Exit points

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of a course listed below may exit from the course with that qualification. Note that none of these qualifications qualify a student to teach in Australia.

  1. Non-Award Certificate in Educational Studies
  2. Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
  3. Bachelor of Educational Studies
  4. Diploma in Liberal Arts
  5. Certificate in Liberal Arts

A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.

Progression requirements

Students must pass LNTE100 LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students and LNTE101 LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students before they can attempt the second placement unit EDET200 Effective Teaching 3: Engaging Learners and Managing Learning Environments.

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator.


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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

  • EDES100Understanding Learning and Teaching10 CP
  • EDES101Educational Thought10 CP
  • EDES103Understanding Learners and Their Contexts10 CP
  • EDES104Digital Cultures and Capabilities10 CP
  • EDMA163Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy10 CP

    *See note below for NSW students

  • EDES105Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures10 CP
  • EDES302Professional Communication10 CP

Note: Students in NSW who have not achieved a HSC Band 4 (or better) Mathematics result must complete EDMA163 rather than EDES104, and complete it within their first year of study. NSW students who do not complete this requirement may not be eligible for teacher registration. NSW students transferring to the Bachelor of Education (Primary) having already completed EDES104 or EDEZ104 should consult with their Course Coordinator.

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

  • EDET100Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher10 CP
  • EDET101Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy10 CP
  • EDET211Effective Teaching 3 Positive Environments to Engage Young Learners10 CP
  • EDET300Effective Teaching 4: Students with Disability and Inclusive Education10 CP
  • EDET400Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice10 CP
  • EDET401Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection10 CP

Complete exactly 110 credit points from the following:

  • EDAR290The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment F 610 CP
  • EDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 CP
  • EDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 CP
  • EDEN290English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-8)10 CP
  • EDEN291English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (8-12)10 CP
  • EDHP290Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 CP
  • EDMA290Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 (B-12)10 CP
  • EDMA291Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 (F-6)10 CP
  • EDSS290Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6)10 CP
  • EDSI290Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (B-12)10 CP
  • EDTE260Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Early Years10 CP

Part D.1 AND ( Part D.2 OR Part D.3 OR ( Part D.4 OR Part D.5 OR Part D.6 ) )

    Part D.1 : Early Childhood Specialisation Specified Units

    Complete exactly 50 credit points from the following:

  • EDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 CP
  • EDEC111Early Years Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogies10 CP
  • EDEC211Infant and Toddler Studies10 CP
  • EDEC314Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy10 CP
  • EDEC310Young Children's Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts10 CP

    • Part D.2 : Literacy

    Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:

  • EDSI168Science, Inquiry and Sustainability10 CP
  • EDEN345Literacy and Diversity Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment10 CP

    Literacy unit

  • EDES300Comparative Education: Local and Global Contexts10 CP
  • EDFX204Engaging with Global Communities Personal Professional Learning in International Education Contexts10 CP

    • The Course Coordinator may approve alternative units to form an appropriate sequence of studies.

    Part D.3 : Numeracy

    Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:

  • EDMA163Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy10 CP
  • EDSI168Science, Inquiry and Sustainability10 CP
  • EDMA311Intervention in Numeracy10 CP

    • The Course Coordinator may approve alternative units to form an appropriate sequence of studies.

    Part D.4 : Religious Education specialisation Catholic Schools

    Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:

  • EDRE290Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 110 CP
  • EDRE291Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 210 CP
  • THBS100Introduction to the Bible10 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP

    • Students who complete all 40cp listed above are exempt from completing UNCC300 or PHCC320. 

    Students in NSW completing the Religious Education specialisation (Catholic Schools) may need to study THCT202 in addition to the 40cp listed above in order to achieve accreditation to teach RE in Catholic schools in their diocese of choice. To make an informed decision about enrolling in THCT202, students should consult supporting information and their course coordinator. 


    Part D.5 : Religious Education specialisation Anglican Strand (Queensland only)

    Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:

  • EDRE290Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 110 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP

    • AND two units to be completed cross-institutionally through St Francis Theological College or Charles Sturt University.

    Part D.6 : Religious Education specialisation Lutheran Strand

    Complete 0 to 40 credit points from the following:

    Lutheran strand units are offered by the Australian Lutheran College through ACU.

    * BA1001L Old Testament Introduction or BN1002L New Testament IntroductionBS1003l (10cp) Exploring the Bible; *CT1002L (10cp) The Christian Faith; *DE3012L (10cp) The Practice of Lutheran Education; *DE2007L (10cp) Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling

Complete 0 to 10 credit points from the following:

  • UNCC300Justice and Change in a Global World10 CP

    Students who complete all 40cp listed in Part D.4 of the course rules are exempt from completing UNCC300 or PHCC320

  • PHCC320The Just Society10 CP

    Students who complete all 40cp listed in Part D.4 of the course rules are exempt from completing UNCC300 or PHCC320


Complete exactly 3 of the following:

  • LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 CP
  • LNTE100LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students0 CP
  • LNTE101LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students0 CP
  • EDFX205Educational Community Engagement Program0 CP

    This is an optional unit that is available only to students on the Ballarat campus.

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


Commencing Semester 1: Literacies Specialisation

  • Education Studies unitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies unitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OR(EDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OR EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy )OREducation Studies unitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures

    Students in NSW who do not have a HSC Band 4 result for mathematics MUST take EDMA163 instead of EDES104.


    10 cp
  • Education Studies unitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies unitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OR(EDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OR EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy )OREducation Studies unitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures

    Students in NSW who do not have a HSC Band 4 result for mathematics MUST take EDMA163 instead of EDES104.


    10 cp
  • Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN100Foundations of Literacy10 cp
  • Education Studies unitsEDES101Educational Thought10 cp
  • ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic0 cp
  • Education Studies unitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies unitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OR(EDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OR EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy )OREducation Studies unitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures

    Students in NSW who do not have a HSC Band 4 result for mathematics MUST take EDMA163 instead of EDES104.


    10 cp
  • Education Studies unitsEDES100 Understanding Learning and Teaching OREducation Studies unitsEDES103 Understanding Learners and Their Contexts OR(EDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities OR EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy )OREducation Studies unitsEDES105 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures

    Students in NSW who do not have a HSC Band 4 result for mathematics MUST take EDMA163 instead of EDES104.


    10 cp
  • Primary Curriculum and Discipline Studies unitsEDEN102Children's Literature for Early Reading10 cp
  • Early Childhood Specialisation Units - Early Childhood Specialisation Specified UnitsEDEC100Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years10 cp
  • ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE100 LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students AND LNTE101 LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students

    Students in NSW who do not have a HSC Band 4 result for mathematics MUST take EDMA163 instead of EDES104.

    0 cp

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Commencing Semester 2: Literacies Specialisation

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Commencing Semester 1: Numeracy Specialisation

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Commencing Semester 2: Numeracy Specialisation

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Commencing Semester 1: Religious Education Specialisation

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Commencing Semester 2: Religious Education Specialisation

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options.

Pathway: CHC50113 Diploma - Commencing Semester 1

Eligible Credit Students who have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113/CHC50121) will be eligible for credit for the below units on entering the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

To receive this credit, you will need to complete a Credit Application form and submit this to your Course Administrators.

After the credit is applied you will have the equivalent of three and a half years of full-time study (260 credit points) remaining to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

  • EDES103 – Understanding Learners and their Contexts (10cp)
  • EDEC100 – Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years (10cp)
  • EDEC310 – Young Children’s Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts (10cp)
  • EDEC211 – Infant and Toddler Studies (10cp)
  • EDEC314 – Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy (10cp)
  • EDET300 – Effective Teaching 4: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education (10cp)

Not all campuses will necessarily offer the four specified/required units in every semester; students will need to choose appropriate units from the available options

Pathway: CHC50113 Diploma - Commencing Semester 2

Eligible Credit Students who have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113/CHC50121) will be eligible for credit for the below units on entering the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

To receive this credit, you will need to complete a Credit Application form and submit this to your Course Administrators.

After the credit is applied you will have the equivalent of three and a half years of full-time study (260 credit points) remaining to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

  • EDES103 – Understanding Learners and their Contexts (10cp)
  • EDEC100 – Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years (10cp)
  • EDEC310 – Young Children’s Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Contexts (10cp)
  • EDEC211 – Infant and Toddler Studies (10cp)
  • EDEC314 – Leadership, Management, Administration and Advocacy (10cp)
  • EDET300 – Effective Teaching 4: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education (10cp)

Not all campuses will necessarily offer three units in every semester; students will need to choose units from the available options

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