Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
Higher education study
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Work and life experience
- Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
- A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
- Qualify for special entry
Essential requirements
- All applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) with their application. In the TCS, applicants describe their motivation to teach. The TCS assesses non-academic entry requirements in accordance with national teacher education program standards.
- Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
Why Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)?
Great teachers need enthusiasm, adaptability, patience and creativity. Fostering literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills is also essential to preparing young people to thrive in an evolving environment. A good sense of humour helps, too.
If this sounds like you – and if you enjoy engaging with young people, believe in the power of education to transform lives, and want a career that truly makes a difference – our Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) is for you. With a comprehensive curriculum and 80 days of practical placements, you’ll be ready to inspire and educate students from Reception to Year 6.

Overview
Watching your students expand their minds and reach their potential is a true gift. It’s a rewarding and diverse career with endless opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Become a qualified primary school teacher with Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) and teach Reception to Year 6, children from around the ages of 5 to 11.
Discover various educational philosophies and teaching methods. Learn to create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms. Get familiar with digital tools and technologies for teaching.
From your first year, you’ll gain practical experience in real schools and classrooms, preparing you to step confidently into your teaching career.
You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Key features
Become a primary school teacher for Reception to Year 6.
Specialise in your chosen area of the Australian Curriculum, ready to inspire students in your favourite subject.
Build practical skills in 640 hours of placement, starting from first year.
Study in purpose-built modern learning spaces.
Develop inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Graduate eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB).
What you'll learn
Over four years, the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) prepares you to become an innovative and effective primary school teacher. Graduate ready to educate and inspire children from Reception (the foundation year of school) to Year 6 in government and non-government primary schools across Australia and internationally.
Explore the rich history and philosophy that underpins primary education – understanding how past teaching methods shape modern approaches. Discover how young brains learn and acquire proven techniques to help your students process and retain new information.
Learn the art of positive and inclusive classroom management, instilling values of respect and social harmony while supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds. Build your skills in leadership and advocacy. Gain insight into First Nations perspectives to develop culturally responsive teaching practices. Encourage creative expression and movement through music, dance, drama, visual arts and physical education.
You’ll also have the chance to specialise in an area of the Australian Curriculum that ignites your passion. These include:
- The Arts
- English
- Health and Physical Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technologies.
Access specialised facilities including science labs, technology rooms, physical education spaces and arts performance areas to further refine your skills.
Throughout your studies, you’ll complete 80 days of professional placements in various schools – introducing you to real students and classrooms and providing a solid foundation for your future career. These placements start with 5 days in first year, build to 20 days in second and third years, and culminate in 35 days in your final year.
Please note, a Working With Children Check (police check) is required for all students to undertake placements and to graduate.

What courses you'll study
Complete 192 units comprising:
- 132 units for all Core courses, and
- 30 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 units for Electives, and
- 24 units for Discipline courses
Complete 132 units for ALL of the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Effective Pedagogical Practices
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Course code
EDUCX103
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Units
6
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Course name
Learning About Language
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Course code
EDUCX105
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Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 1
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Course code
EDUCX106
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Units
6
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Course name
Classroom Management in Primary Contexts
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Course code
EDUC1008
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Units
6
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Course name
First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Course code
EDUCX107
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Units
6
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Course name
Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities
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Course code
EDUCX110
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Units
6
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Course name
Arts Education
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Course code
EDUCX200
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Units
6
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Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
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Course code
EDUC2112
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Units
6
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Course name
Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching
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Course code
EDUC2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Learning About Reading
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Course code
EDUCX215
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Units
6
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Course name
Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching
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Course code
EDUC2064
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change
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Course code
EDUCX511
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Units
6
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Course name
Science Education
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Course code
EDUCX222
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Units
6
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Course name
Languages Education
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Course code
EDUC3003
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Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 2
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Course code
EDUCX304
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Units
6
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Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
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Course code
EDUCX313
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Units
6
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Course name
Technologies Education
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Course code
EDUCX306
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Units
6
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Course name
The Importance of Peer Relationships
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Course code
EDUCX307
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Units
6
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Course name
Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach
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Course code
EDUCX401
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Units
6
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Course name
Learning about Literature
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Course code
EDUC4132
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Units
6
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Course name
Health and Physical Education
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Course code
EDUCX421
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Units
6
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Course name
The Brain and Learning
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Course code
PSYCX200
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Units
6
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Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Learning About Language
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Course code
EDUCX105
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Units
6
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Course name
Languages Education
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Course code
EDUC3003
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Units
6
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Course name
Technologies Education
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Course code
EDUCX306
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Units
6
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Course name
Arts Education
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Course code
EDUCX200
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Units
6
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Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
The Brain and Learning
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Course code
PSYCX200
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Health and Physical Education
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Course code
EDUCX421
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Units
6
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Course name
Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher
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Course code
EDUC1902
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Units
6
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Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change
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Course code
EDUCX511
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Units
6
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Course name
Science Education
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Course code
EDUCX222
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Units
12
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
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Course code
EDUCX313
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Units
6
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Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Learning About Reading
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Course code
EDUCX215
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Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 1
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Course code
EDUCX106
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Units
6
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Course name
Classroom Management in Primary Contexts
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Course code
EDUC1008
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Units
6
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Course name
Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Course code
EDUC2901
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Units
6
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Year 3 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Effective Pedagogical Practices
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Course code
EDUCX103
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Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 2
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Course code
EDUCX304
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Units
6
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Course name
Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching
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Course code
EDUC2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity
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Course code
EDUC3901
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Units
6
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Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
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Course code
EDUC2112
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Course code
EDUCX107
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Units
6
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Year 4 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities
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Course code
EDUCX110
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Units
6
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Course name
Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching
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Course code
EDUC2064
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Learning about Literature
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Course code
EDUC4132
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Units
6
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Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice
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Course code
EDUC4900
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Units
12
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Course name
Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach
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Course code
EDUCX401
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Units
6
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Course name
The Importance of Peer Relationships
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Course code
EDUCX307
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Units
6
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Complete 24 units for one of the following:
- 24 units from Arts, or
- 24 units from Catholic Education, or
- 24 units from Design and Technology, or
- 24 units from English, or
- 24 units from Health and Physical Education, or
- 24 units from Humanities and Social Science, or
- 24 units from Islamic Pedagogies, or
- 24 units from Mathematics, or
- 24 units from Science, or
- 24 units from Languages - EALD, or
- 24 units from Languages - Generalist, or
- 24 units from Languages - Pitjantjatjara, or
- 24 units from Languages - Chinese Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - Chinese Continuers, or
- 24 units from Languages - Italian Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - Italian Continuers, or
- 24 units from Languages - Japanese Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - Japanese Continuers, or
- 24 units from Languages - Spanish Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - Spanish Continuers, or
- 24 units from Languages - French Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - French Continuers, or
- 24 units from Languages - German Beginners, or
- 24 units from Languages - German Continuers
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Becoming an Educator with an Arts Specialisation
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Course code
EDUCX202
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Units
6
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Course name
Dance and Music, Social Dreaming
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Course code
EDUC2005
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Units
6
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Course name
Drama and Visual Arts: Story Landscapes
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Course code
EDUCX207
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Units
6
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Course name
Production, Presentation and Audience in Arts Education
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Course code
EDUCX219
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Units
6
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Course name
Music Education
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Course code
EDUCX422
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Units
6
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Course name
Catholic Theology: An Introduction
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Course code
EDUCX204
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Units
6
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Course name
Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction
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Course code
EDUCX203
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Units
6
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Course name
Catholic Schools: Identity, Mission and Practice
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Course code
EDUCX500
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Units
6
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Course name
Curriculum Design in Catholic Education
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Course code
EDUCX413
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Design and Production 1
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Course code
EDUCX205
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Technologies
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Course code
EDUCX206
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Units
6
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Course name
Food Technology 1
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Course code
EDUCX208
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Units
6
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Course name
Technology by Design
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Course code
EDUCX410
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners
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Course code
EDUCX224
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Units
6
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Course name
Grammar Across the Curriculum
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Course code
EDUCX109
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Units
6
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Course name
Children's Literature
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Course code
EDUCX112
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Units
6
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Course name
Creative Writing Essentials 1: Prose, Poetry, Performance
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Course code
WRIT1000
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Growth, Health and Development
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Course code
EDUCX209
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Units
6
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Course name
Pedagogies for Health and Physical Education Specialisation
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Course code
EDUCX217
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Motor Skills
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Course code
EDUCX228
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Units
6
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Course name
Healthy Lifestyles
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Course code
EDUCX301
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Units
6
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Course name
Geographical Studies
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Course code
EDUCX108
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Units
6
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Course name
Historical Studies
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Course code
EDUCX235
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Units
6
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Course name
Curriculum Connections
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Course code
EDUCX300
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Units
6
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Course name
Effective Pedagogies and Assessment in Humanities and Social Sciences
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Course code
EDUCX418
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis
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Course code
EDUCX104
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Units
6
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Course name
Islamic Education: Quality Teaching and Learning
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Course code
EDUCX212
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Units
6
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Course name
Islamic Education: Managing Learning Environments
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Course code
EDUCX302
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Units
6
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Course name
Islamic Education: Critical Perspectives on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Course code
EDUCX501
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Units
6
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Course name
Developing Number Sense
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Course code
EDUC2011
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Units
6
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Course name
Reasoning with Statistics and Probability
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Course code
EDUCX221
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Units
6
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Course name
Spatial Reasoning
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Course code
EDUCX223
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Units
6
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Course name
Thinking and Working Mathematically
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Course code
EDUCX225
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Units
6
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Course name
Ecological Issues 1
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Course code
BIOL1032
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Units
6
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Course name
Astronomy 1
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Course code
PHYS1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
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Course code
SCIE1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Critical and Contemporary Science Education
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Course code
EDUCX238
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Units
6
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Course name
Atmosphere and the Climate
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Course code
EDUCX201
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Grammar Across the Curriculum
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Course code
EDUCX109
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Units
6
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Course name
Languages and Language in Use
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Course code
EDUCX213
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners
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Course code
EDUCX224
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Units
6
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Course name
Innovative Technologies in the Language(s) Classroom
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Course code
EDUCX423
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Designing Learning in Languages Education
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Course code
EDUCX416
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Units
6
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Course name
Innovative Technologies in the Language(s) Classroom
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Course code
EDUCX423
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Units
6
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Course name
Multilingualism, Plurilingualism and Translanguaging in Language(s) Education
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Course code
EDUCX503
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 2
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Course code
EDUCX218
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Units
6
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Course name
Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 3
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Course code
EDUCX305
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Units
6
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Course name
Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 1
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Course code
INDGX100
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IA
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Course code
LANG1101
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IB
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Course code
LANG1102
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIA
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Course code
LANG1103
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIB
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Course code
LANG1104
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIIA
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Course code
LANG2101
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIIB
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Course code
LANG2102
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
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Course code
POLI3011
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Units
6
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Course name
China Today: Ideology, Party & Society
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Course code
LANG2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Ten Things You Should Know About China
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Course code
LANG2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia: Cultures & Identities
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Course code
LANG2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia and the World
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Course code
LANG1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Asian Cultures
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Course code
LANG1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia and the World
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Course code
LANG1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Asian Cultures
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Course code
LANG1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIA
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Course code
LANG1103
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIB
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Course code
LANG1104
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIIA
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Course code
LANG2101
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Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IIIB
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Course code
LANG2102
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Units
6
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Course name
Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English
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Course code
LANG2107
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Units
6
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Course name
English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers
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Course code
LANG2108
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
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Course code
POLI3011
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Units
6
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Course name
China Today: Ideology, Party & Society
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Course code
LANG2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Ten Things You Should Know About China
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Course code
LANG2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
European Languages In-Country
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Course code
LANG3003
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Units
12
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Course name
Advanced Languages Studies: Translation and Research
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Course code
LANG3004
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Units
12
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Course name
Italian 1A
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Course code
LANG1410
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 1B
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Course code
LANG1407
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 2A
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Course code
LANG1409
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 2B
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Course code
LANG1408
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 3A
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Course code
LANG3411
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 3B
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Course code
LANG3412
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
European Languages In-Country
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Course code
LANG3003
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Units
12
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Course name
Advanced Languages Studies: Translation and Research
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Course code
LANG3004
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Units
12
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Course name
Italian 2A
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Course code
LANG1409
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 2B
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Course code
LANG1408
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 3A
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Course code
LANG3411
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Units
6
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Course name
Italian 3B
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Course code
LANG3412
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IA
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Course code
LANG1501
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IB
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Course code
LANG1502
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIA
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Course code
LANG1503
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIB
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Course code
LANG1504
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia and the World
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Course code
LANG1002
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Introduction to Asian Cultures
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Course code
LANG1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia: Cultures & Identities
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Course code
LANG2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
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Course code
POLI3011
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Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
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Course code
EDUCX227
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIA
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Course code
LANG1503
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIB
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Course code
LANG1504
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIA
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Course code
LANG2501
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIB
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Course code
LANG2502
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia and the World
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Course code
LANG1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Asian Cultures
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Course code
LANG1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia: Cultures & Identities
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Course code
LANG2002
|
Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
|
Course code
POLI3011
|
Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Beginners Spanish A
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Course code
LANG1609
|
Units
6
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Course name
Beginners Spanish B
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Course code
LANG1606
|
Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Spanish A
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Course code
LANG2603
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Spanish B
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Course code
LANG2604
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Units
6
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate Spanish A
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Course code
HLTH1030
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Units
6
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate Spanish B
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Course code
LANG3605
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Spanish Literature
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Course code
LANG3603
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Units
6
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Course name
Contemporary Spain
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Course code
LANG2605
|
Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Intermediate Spanish A
|
Course code
LANG2603
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Intermediate Spanish B
|
Course code
LANG2604
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate Spanish A
|
Course code
HLTH1030
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate Spanish B
|
Course code
LANG3605
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Introduction to Spanish Literature
|
Course code
LANG3603
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Contemporary Spain
|
Course code
LANG2605
|
Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contemporary France
|
Course code
LANG2203
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Introduction to French and Francophone Literature
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Course code
LANG3203
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Beginners French A
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Course code
LANG1205
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Beginners French B
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Course code
LANG1206
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Intermediate French A
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Course code
LANG2204
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Intermediate French B
|
Course code
LANG2205
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate French A
|
Course code
LANG3204
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate French B
|
Course code
LANG3205
|
Units
6
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Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to French and Francophone Literature
|
Course code
LANG3203
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate French A
|
Course code
LANG2204
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Intermediate French B
|
Course code
LANG2205
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contemporary France
|
Course code
LANG2203
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate French A
|
Course code
LANG3204
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate French B
|
Course code
LANG3205
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced French A
|
Course code
LANG3206
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced French B
|
Course code
LANG3207
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to German Literature
|
Course code
LANG3304
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
German in Germany (Level 3)
|
Course code
LANG2308
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Beginners German A
|
Course code
LANG1305
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Beginners German B
|
Course code
LANG1306
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate German A
|
Course code
LANG2304
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate German B
|
Course code
LANG2305
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contemporary Germany
|
Course code
LANG2306
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
German in Germany (Level 2)
|
Course code
LANG2307
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate German A
|
Course code
LANG3305
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate German B
|
Course code
LANG3306
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to German Literature
|
Course code
LANG3304
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
German in Germany (Level 3)
|
Course code
LANG2308
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate German A
|
Course code
LANG2304
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate German B
|
Course code
LANG2305
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contemporary Germany
|
Course code
LANG2306
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
German in Germany (Level 2)
|
Course code
LANG2307
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate German A
|
Course code
LANG3305
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Upper-Intermediate German B
|
Course code
LANG3306
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced German A
|
Course code
LANG3307
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Advanced German B
|
Course code
LANG3308
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Learning About Language
|
Course code
EDUCX105
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Languages Education
|
Course code
EDUC3003
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Technologies Education
|
Course code
EDUCX306
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Arts Education
|
Course code
EDUCX200
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
The Brain and Learning
|
Course code
PSYCX200
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Health and Physical Education
|
Course code
EDUCX421
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher
|
Course code
EDUC1902
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change
|
Course code
EDUCX511
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX222
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX313
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning About Reading
|
Course code
EDUCX215
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 1
|
Course code
EDUCX106
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Classroom Management in Primary Contexts
|
Course code
EDUC1008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
|
Course code
EDUC2901
|
Units
6
|
Year 3 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Effective Pedagogical Practices
|
Course code
EDUCX103
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 2
|
Course code
EDUCX304
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity
|
Course code
EDUC3901
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
|
Course code
EDUC2112
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUCX107
|
Units
6
|
Year 4 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities
|
Course code
EDUCX110
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2064
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literature
|
Course code
EDUC4132
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice
|
Course code
EDUC4900
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach
|
Course code
EDUCX401
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
The Importance of Peer Relationships
|
Course code
EDUCX307
|
Units
6
|
Complete 30 units for ALL of the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher
|
Course code
EDUC1902
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
|
Course code
EDUC2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity
|
Course code
EDUC3901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice
|
Course code
EDUC4900
|
Units
12
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning About Language
|
Course code
EDUCX105
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Languages Education
|
Course code
EDUC3003
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Technologies Education
|
Course code
EDUCX306
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Arts Education
|
Course code
EDUCX200
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
The Brain and Learning
|
Course code
PSYCX200
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Health and Physical Education
|
Course code
EDUCX421
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher
|
Course code
EDUC1902
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change
|
Course code
EDUCX511
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX222
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX313
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning About Reading
|
Course code
EDUCX215
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 1
|
Course code
EDUCX106
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Classroom Management in Primary Contexts
|
Course code
EDUC1008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
|
Course code
EDUC2901
|
Units
6
|
Year 3 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Effective Pedagogical Practices
|
Course code
EDUCX103
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 2
|
Course code
EDUCX304
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity
|
Course code
EDUC3901
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
|
Course code
EDUC2112
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUCX107
|
Units
6
|
Year 4 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities
|
Course code
EDUCX110
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2064
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literature
|
Course code
EDUC4132
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice
|
Course code
EDUC4900
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach
|
Course code
EDUCX401
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
The Importance of Peer Relationships
|
Course code
EDUCX307
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units comprising:
- 6 units from Program Electives
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Dance and Music, Social Dreaming
|
Course code
EDUC2005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Developing Number Sense
|
Course code
EDUC2011
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training
|
Course code
EDUC5118
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Learners in a Digital Age: Innovative Practices
|
Course code
EDUC5119
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis
|
Course code
EDUCX104
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Geographical Studies
|
Course code
EDUCX108
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Becoming an Educator with an Arts Specialisation
|
Course code
EDUCX202
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction
|
Course code
EDUCX203
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Catholic Theology: An Introduction
|
Course code
EDUCX204
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Design and Production 1
|
Course code
EDUCX205
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Food Technology 1
|
Course code
EDUCX208
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching and Learning Languages
|
Course code
EDUCX227
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Historical Studies
|
Course code
EDUCX235
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching in Rural and Regional Locations
|
Course code
EDUCX309
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching Learners with Disabilities
|
Course code
EDUCX310
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Nature-Based Pedagogies and Practices for Primary and Middle School
|
Course code
EDUCX424
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
|
Course code
SCIE1001
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning About Language
|
Course code
EDUCX105
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Languages Education
|
Course code
EDUC3003
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Technologies Education
|
Course code
EDUCX306
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Arts Education
|
Course code
EDUCX200
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
The Brain and Learning
|
Course code
PSYCX200
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Health and Physical Education
|
Course code
EDUCX421
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher
|
Course code
EDUC1902
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change
|
Course code
EDUCX511
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX222
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
|
Course code
EDUCX313
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning About Reading
|
Course code
EDUCX215
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 1
|
Course code
EDUCX106
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Classroom Management in Primary Contexts
|
Course code
EDUC1008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
|
Course code
EDUC2901
|
Units
6
|
Year 3 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Effective Pedagogical Practices
|
Course code
EDUCX103
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Mathematics Education 2
|
Course code
EDUCX304
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity
|
Course code
EDUC3901
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
|
Course code
EDUC2112
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching
|
Course code
EDUCX107
|
Units
6
|
Year 4 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities
|
Course code
EDUCX110
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching
|
Course code
EDUC2064
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Learning about Literature
|
Course code
EDUC4132
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice
|
Course code
EDUC4900
|
Units
12
|
![]() |
Course name
Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach
|
Course code
EDUCX401
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
The Importance of Peer Relationships
|
Course code
EDUCX307
|
Units
6
|

Career outcomes
You will graduate with a qualification recognised by the Teacher Registration Board of South Australia. In most cases the qualification is recognised for registration in other states and other countries.
Industry trends
It’s an excellent time to pursue a career as a primary school teacher. Job opportunities abound across Australia, and many regional schools are offering attractive financial benefits and incentives to attract quality teachers.
In Australia, primary education is governed at a state level. Registered primary school teachers are eligible to work with students from Reception to Year 6, delivering lessons across seven key areas of the Australian national education curriculum.
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) degree addresses the high demand for primary teachers locally, nationally and internationally. Its innovative structure provides a compliant and adaptable education, offering specialisation options to meet diverse educational needs.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB). Graduates of this program may register to teach in South Australia, and in most cases, interstate and overseas (please check interstate and international countries for specific registration requirements relevant to those jurisdictions).
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Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
