Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Swinburne University of Technology Online (RTO 3059)Recognition
This course meets the academic requirements outlined by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). VIT recognition enables graduates to register as a teacher Australia-wide.
Entry requirements
Non-Year 12 entry
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Year 12 entry
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
Applicants must meet the associated minimum ATAR score and gain a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Where is this course offered?
This course is delivered online, so you can:
- Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
- Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
- Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom
Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.
Course price
The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:
- Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
- Your previous study and work experience
- Your unit selections
Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about the course price for you.
What to know before you apply
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.
Work placement
Work placement gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job.
This course includes a total of 81 days of professional work placement.
The industry experience gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you can graduate ready to step into a job.
Placements are in 4 blocks of full-time work spaced throughout the course. You arrange your own placements with support from Swinburne Online.
Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about credit, RPL, or work placement.
Support and delivery
Set your own timetable
Designed for maximum flexibility, this teaching degree allows you to study anytime, anywhere.
There are 3 teaching periods a year, and you can enrol in 1 to 4 units every period.
On average, for a single unit, you should allow for approximately 8 hours of active learning each week. Active learning includes engaging with learning materials and activities, interaction with other students, readings and assessment tasks.
Depending on your study load, you can finish your teaching degree in as little as 3 years.
Possible study loads
- Accelerated: 12 units per year over 3 years
- Full-time: 8 units per year over 4 years
- Suggested: 6 units per year over 5 years
- Part-time: 4 units per year over 6 years
There are study breaks between teaching periods and over Christmas / New Year so you can take time out during your course.
Supportive, interactive learning
With many distance education courses, content originally designed for traditional face-to-face learning is adapted for online use, which may not always be practical.
With Swinburne Online, your course has been developed specifically for online delivery, so you get the most out of your online studies. The entire learning experience is designed to be supportive, engaging and collaborative. Your course content is supplemented by online communication technologies such as discussion boards, chat sessions, email and blogs.
- All learning materials included
- Access your course through an online learning platform
- Excellent tutor-student ratio
- Regular feedback and guidance from eLearning Advisors
In addition, Student Advisors are available by email and phone 7 days a week to respond to any queries you may have around your study.
These Student Advisors will provide information on admissions, enrolment and re-enrolment, course advice, policies and regulations and academic assessments, and assist you with any technical issues you may experience.
Familiarise Yourself with Online Study
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) includes a foundation unit called "Learning and Communicating Online". This unit is especially useful if you're returning to study after a long time, or are unfamiliar with online learning.
It will help you gain skills in:
- written and online communication
- collaborating in individual and group work
- critiquing and analysing information sources
Upon completion of this unit, you'll be more confident about online study.
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
You may wish to discuss the following with Swinburne University of Technology Online:
- Course price
- Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
- Support with sourcing placements
Submit an enquiry direct to Swinburne University of Technology Online.
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