Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On campus or online

Start date

February

Campus

Magill, Mawson Lakes

Mt Gambier

Whyalla

Duration

4 year(s) full-time

Program code

HTPRI

Study as

Full time or part time

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth Supported

Non-tuition fees

SATAC code

ABP223

ABP224 Mt Gambier

ABP225 Whyalla

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Entry scores

2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B

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.

Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Why Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)?

As a primary school teacher, you’ll be many things: role model, confidant, supporter, educator. You’ll help your students build foundational literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills while nurturing their unique talents and helping them become well-rounded individuals with their own passions. Learn inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices while specialising in your chosen area of the Australian Curriculum.

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 640 hours of practical placement starting from first year, 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 code	Units
Course name Effective Pedagogical Practices	Course code EDUCX103	Units 6
Course name Learning About Language	Course code EDUCX105	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 First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Course code EDUCX107	Units 6
Course name Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities	Course code EDUCX110	Units 6
Course name Arts Education	Course code EDUCX200	Units 6
Course name Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Course code EDUC2112	Units 6
Course name Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching	Course code EDUC2008	Units 6
Course name Learning About Reading	Course code EDUCX215	Units 6
Course name Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Course code EDUC2064	Units 6
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 6
Course name Languages Education	Course code EDUC3003	Units 6
Course name Mathematics Education 2	Course code EDUCX304	Units 6
Course name Humanities and Social Science Education	Course code EDUCX313	Units 6
Course name Technologies Education	Course code EDUCX306	Units 6
Course name The Importance of Peer Relationships	Course code EDUCX307	Units 6
Course name Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Course code EDUCX401	Units 6
Course name Learning about Literature	Course code EDUC4132	Units 6
Course name Health and Physical Education	Course code EDUCX421	Units 6
Course name The Brain and Learning	Course code PSYCX200	Units 6

Course name	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX105 - Learning About Language	Units 6
Course name EDUC3003 - Languages Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX306 - Technologies Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX200 - Arts Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name PSYCX200 - The Brain and Learning	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX421 - Health and Physical Education	Units 6
Course name EDUC1902 - Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX511 - Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Units 6
Course name EDUCX222 - Science Education	Units 12
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX313 - Humanities and Social Science Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUCX215 - Learning About Reading	Units 6
Course name EDUCX106 - Mathematics Education 1	Units 6
Course name EDUC1008 - Classroom Management in Primary Contexts	Units 6
Course name EDUC2901 - Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX103 - Effective Pedagogical Practices	Units 6
Course name EDUCX304 - Mathematics Education 2	Units 6
Course name EDUC2008 - Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Course name EDUC3901 - Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC2112 - Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Units 6
Course name Elective	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX107 - First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX110 - Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities	Units 6
Course name EDUC2064 - Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUC4132 - Learning about Literature	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC4900 - Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice	Units 12
Course name EDUCX401 - Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Units 6
Course name EDUCX307 - The Importance of Peer Relationships	Units 6

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 code	Units
Course name Becoming an Educator with an Arts Specialisation	Course code EDUCX202	Units 6
Course name Dance and Music, Social Dreaming	Course code EDUC2005	Units 6
Course name Drama and Visual Arts: Story Landscapes	Course code EDUCX207	Units 6
Course name Production, Presentation and Audience in Arts Education	Course code EDUCX219	Units 6
Course name Music Education	Course code EDUCX422	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Catholic Theology: An Introduction	Course code EDUCX204	Units 6
Course name Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction	Course code EDUCX203	Units 6
Course name Catholic Schools: Identity, Mission and Practice	Course code EDUCX500	Units 6
Course name Curriculum Design in Catholic Education	Course code EDUCX413	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Design and Production 1	Course code EDUCX205	Units 6
Course name Digital Technologies	Course code EDUCX206	Units 6
Course name Food Technology 1	Course code EDUCX208	Units 6
Course name Technology by Design	Course code EDUCX410	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners	Course code EDUCX224	Units 6
Course name Grammar Across the Curriculum	Course code EDUCX109	Units 6
Course name Children's Literature	Course code EDUCX112	Units 6
Course name Creative Writing Essentials 1: Prose, Poetry, Performance	Course code WRIT1000	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Growth, Health and Development	Course code EDUCX209	Units 6
Course name Pedagogies for Health and Physical Education Specialisation	Course code EDUCX217	Units 6
Course name Teaching and Learning Motor Skills	Course code EDUCX228	Units 6
Course name Healthy Lifestyles	Course code EDUCX301	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Geographical Studies	Course code EDUCX108	Units 6
Course name Historical Studies	Course code EDUCX235	Units 6
Course name Curriculum Connections	Course code EDUCX300	Units 6
Course name Effective Pedagogies and Assessment in Humanities and Social Sciences	Course code EDUCX418	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis	Course code EDUCX104	Units 6
Course name Islamic Education: Quality Teaching and Learning	Course code EDUCX212	Units 6
Course name Islamic Education: Managing Learning Environments	Course code EDUCX302	Units 6
Course name Islamic Education: Critical Perspectives on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	Course code EDUCX501	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Developing Number Sense	Course code EDUC2011	Units 6
Course name Reasoning with Statistics and Probability	Course code EDUCX221	Units 6
Course name Spatial Reasoning	Course code EDUCX223	Units 6
Course name Thinking and Working Mathematically	Course code EDUCX225	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Ecological Issues 1	Course code BIOL1032	Units 6
Course name Astronomy 1	Course code PHYS1003	Units 6
Course name Science of People, Society and the Future Planet	Course code SCIE1001	Units 6
Course name Critical and Contemporary Science Education	Course code EDUCX238	Units 6
Course name Atmosphere and the Climate	Course code EDUCX201	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Grammar Across the Curriculum	Course code EDUCX109	Units 6
Course name Languages and Language in Use	Course code EDUCX213	Units 6
Course name Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners	Course code EDUCX224	Units 6
Course name Innovative Technologies in the Language(s) Classroom	Course code EDUCX423	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Designing Learning in Languages Education	Course code EDUCX416	Units 6
Course name Innovative Technologies in the Language(s) Classroom	Course code EDUCX423	Units 6
Course name Multilingualism, Plurilingualism and Translanguaging in Language(s) Education	Course code EDUCX503	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 2	Course code EDUCX218	Units 6
Course name Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 3	Course code EDUCX305	Units 6
Course name Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Language and Culture 1	Course code INDGX100	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Chinese IA	Course code LANG1101	Units 6
Course name Chinese IB	Course code LANG1102	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIA	Course code LANG1103	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIB	Course code LANG1104	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIIA	Course code LANG2101	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIIB	Course code LANG2102	Units 6
Course name Asia Beyond Climate Change	Course code POLI3011	Units 6
Course name China Today: Ideology, Party & Society	Course code LANG2003	Units 6
Course name Ten Things You Should Know About China	Course code LANG2008	Units 6
Course name Asia: Cultures & Identities	Course code LANG2002	Units 6
Course name Asia and the World	Course code LANG1002	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Asian Cultures	Course code LANG1003	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Asia and the World	Course code LANG1002	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Asian Cultures	Course code LANG1003	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIA	Course code LANG1103	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIB	Course code LANG1104	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIIA	Course code LANG2101	Units 6
Course name Chinese IIIB	Course code LANG2102	Units 6
Course name Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English	Course code LANG2107	Units 6
Course name English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers	Course code LANG2108	Units 6
Course name Asia Beyond Climate Change	Course code POLI3011	Units 6
Course name China Today: Ideology, Party & Society	Course code LANG2003	Units 6
Course name Ten Things You Should Know About China	Course code LANG2008	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name European Languages In-Country	Course code LANG3003	Units 12
Course name Advanced Languages Studies: Translation and Research	Course code LANG3004	Units 12
Course name Italian 1A	Course code LANG1410	Units 6
Course name Italian 1B	Course code LANG1407	Units 6
Course name Italian 2A	Course code LANG1409	Units 6
Course name Italian 2B	Course code LANG1408	Units 6
Course name Italian 3A	Course code LANG3411	Units 6
Course name Italian 3B	Course code LANG3412	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name European Languages In-Country	Course code LANG3003	Units 12
Course name Advanced Languages Studies: Translation and Research	Course code LANG3004	Units 12
Course name Italian 2A	Course code LANG1409	Units 6
Course name Italian 2B	Course code LANG1408	Units 6
Course name Italian 3A	Course code LANG3411	Units 6
Course name Italian 3B	Course code LANG3412	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Japanese IA	Course code LANG1501	Units 6
Course name Japanese IB	Course code LANG1502	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIA	Course code LANG1503	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIB	Course code LANG1504	Units 6
Course name Asia and the World	Course code LANG1002	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Asian Cultures	Course code LANG1003	Units 6
Course name Asia: Cultures & Identities	Course code LANG2002	Units 6
Course name Asia Beyond Climate Change	Course code POLI3011	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIA	Course code LANG1503	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIB	Course code LANG1504	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIIA	Course code LANG2501	Units 6
Course name Japanese IIIB	Course code LANG2502	Units 6
Course name Asia and the World	Course code LANG1002	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Asian Cultures	Course code LANG1003	Units 6
Course name Asia: Cultures & Identities	Course code LANG2002	Units 6
Course name Asia Beyond Climate Change	Course code POLI3011	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Beginners Spanish A	Course code LANG1609	Units 6
Course name Beginners Spanish B	Course code LANG1606	Units 6
Course name Intermediate Spanish A	Course code LANG2603	Units 6
Course name Intermediate Spanish B	Course code LANG2604	Units 6
Course name Upper-Intermediate Spanish A	Course code HLTH1030	Units 6
Course name Upper-Intermediate Spanish B	Course code LANG3605	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Spanish Literature	Course code LANG3603	Units 6
Course name Contemporary Spain	Course code LANG2605	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Intermediate Spanish A	Course code LANG2603	Units 6
Course name Intermediate Spanish B	Course code LANG2604	Units 6
Course name Upper-Intermediate Spanish A	Course code HLTH1030	Units 6
Course name Upper-Intermediate Spanish B	Course code LANG3605	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Spanish Literature	Course code LANG3603	Units 6
Course name Contemporary Spain	Course code LANG2605	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Teaching and Learning Languages	Course code EDUCX227	Units 6
Course name Contemporary France	Course code LANG2203	Units 6
Course name Introduction to French and Francophone Literature	Course code LANG3203	Units 6
Course name Beginners French A	Course code LANG1205	Units 6
Course name Beginners French B	Course code LANG1206	Units 6
Course name Intermediate French A	Course code LANG2204	Units 6
Course name Intermediate French B	Course code LANG2205	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 code	Units
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
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 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
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 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	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX105 - Learning About Language	Units 6
Course name EDUC3003 - Languages Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX306 - Technologies Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX200 - Arts Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name PSYCX200 - The Brain and Learning	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX421 - Health and Physical Education	Units 6
Course name EDUC1902 - Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX511 - Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Units 6
Course name EDUCX222 - Science Education	Units 12
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX313 - Humanities and Social Science Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUCX215 - Learning About Reading	Units 6
Course name EDUCX106 - Mathematics Education 1	Units 6
Course name EDUC1008 - Classroom Management in Primary Contexts	Units 6
Course name EDUC2901 - Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX103 - Effective Pedagogical Practices	Units 6
Course name EDUCX304 - Mathematics Education 2	Units 6
Course name EDUC2008 - Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Course name EDUC3901 - Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC2112 - Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Units 6
Course name Elective	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX107 - First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX110 - Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities	Units 6
Course name EDUC2064 - Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUC4132 - Learning about Literature	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC4900 - Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice	Units 12
Course name EDUCX401 - Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Units 6
Course name EDUCX307 - The Importance of Peer Relationships	Units 6

Complete 30 units for ALL of the following:

	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	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX105 - Learning About Language	Units 6
Course name EDUC3003 - Languages Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX306 - Technologies Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX200 - Arts Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name PSYCX200 - The Brain and Learning	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX421 - Health and Physical Education	Units 6
Course name EDUC1902 - Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX511 - Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Units 6
Course name EDUCX222 - Science Education	Units 12
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX313 - Humanities and Social Science Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUCX215 - Learning About Reading	Units 6
Course name EDUCX106 - Mathematics Education 1	Units 6
Course name EDUC1008 - Classroom Management in Primary Contexts	Units 6
Course name EDUC2901 - Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX103 - Effective Pedagogical Practices	Units 6
Course name EDUCX304 - Mathematics Education 2	Units 6
Course name EDUC2008 - Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Course name EDUC3901 - Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC2112 - Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Units 6
Course name Elective	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX107 - First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX110 - Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities	Units 6
Course name EDUC2064 - Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUC4132 - Learning about Literature	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC4900 - Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice	Units 12
Course name EDUCX401 - Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Units 6
Course name EDUCX307 - The Importance of Peer Relationships	Units 6

Complete 6 units comprising:

6 units from Program Electives

	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	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX105 - Learning About Language	Units 6
Course name EDUC3003 - Languages Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX306 - Technologies Education	Units 6
Course name EDUCX200 - Arts Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name PSYCX200 - The Brain and Learning	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX421 - Health and Physical Education	Units 6
Course name EDUC1902 - Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX511 - Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Units 6
Course name EDUCX222 - Science Education	Units 12
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX313 - Humanities and Social Science Education	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUCX215 - Learning About Reading	Units 6
Course name EDUCX106 - Mathematics Education 1	Units 6
Course name EDUC1008 - Classroom Management in Primary Contexts	Units 6
Course name EDUC2901 - Professional Experience 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX103 - Effective Pedagogical Practices	Units 6
Course name EDUCX304 - Mathematics Education 2	Units 6
Course name EDUC2008 - Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Course name EDUC3901 - Professional Experience 3: Planning, Teaching and Assessing for Diversity	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC2112 - Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Units 6
Course name Elective	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUCX107 - First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
Course name EDUCX110 - Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities	Units 6
Course name EDUC2064 - Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Units 6
Course name Discipline courses	Units 6
Course name EDUC4132 - Learning about Literature	Units 6
Semester 2
Course name EDUC4900 - Professional Experience 4: Inquiry Into Practice	Units 12
Course name EDUCX401 - Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Units 6
Course name EDUCX307 - The Importance of Peer Relationships	Units 6

Career outcomes

You will graduate with a qualification recognised by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. This will enable you to work as a Reception to Year 6 teacher in primary schools within Australia and other select countries. Your honours qualification will help you stand out and enhance your employment prospects.

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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Inherent requirements for Education

Inherent requirements are capabilities and knowledge required to perform essential tasks effectively and safely for a specific purpose such as employment or study. Students undertaking any Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degree at Adelaide University must complete the following:

Preservice Teacher Placement Agreement

Before placement, all Preservice Teachers must complete the Pre-Service Teacher Placement Agreement on InPlace. This form outlines responsibilities and expectations for all future placements—it only needs to be completed once.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All people working in a child-related area, whether as an employee or volunteer, must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). You can apply for a WWCC via the South Australian Government website. When completing your application, please select Pre-service teacher placement/student placement in the Role Description.

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

To work or volunteer in education you must complete mandatory notification training about child protection in education. The training is called Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC). To register for and complete the training, you must make an account on Plink. You will need to complete both the 2-hour fundamentals course and the 4-hour Masterclass session.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

If you are studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) you are expected to sit the LANTITE test and pass both components before enrolling in your final Professional Experience course. Each course has a designated final test window.

Please note, students studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) do not need to complete the LANTITE.

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If you have an access plan and require adjustments to your placement, please ensure you upload your access plan on InPlace. Adjustments can only be provided based on the requirements of your access plan.

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements. For more information, please visit the Australian Government Department of Education website.

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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.

This program is offered at our Magill, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses.

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.

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