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Prep to Year 7
Focusing on the Primary years (from Prep to Year 7), this degree offers you the opportunity to gain the unique knowledge and expertise needed to educate young learners.
Not sure if you want to study online or on campus? Flexible study options enable you to choose how and when you study, depending on your needs, online, on-campus or a combination of both.
You can choose to complete your professional experience at any Australian school and have the opportunity to experience working as an educator in a variety of locations including rural placements and with students who study via the School of Distance Education. Completing one of your professional experiences overseas in Thailand, USA or Denmark is also an option. These experiences will help to make you a well rounded and highly employable graduate.
Program structure
Courses to be studiedUnits
Core courses10
Plus 10 x Shared courses 10
Plus 5 x Specialisation Courses5
Plus 7 x Electives7
Plus 100 days of professional experience
Total 32
Course codeCourse name
Core Courses:
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning
EDC1300Perspectives in Education
EDC1400Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments
EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives
EDC2300Assessment and Reporting
EDC2400Diversity and Pedagogy
EDC3100ICT and Pedagogy
EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio
Shared Courses:
EDX1170Foundations of Language and Literacies
EDX1250The Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDX1280Foundations of Numeracy
EDX1450HPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDX2170English Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDX2190Australian History and Geography: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDX2260Teaching Science for Understanding
EDX3160Science Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDX3270Literacies Education
EDX3280Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
Primary Specialisation Courses:
EDP2111The Middle Years
EDP2222Pedagogy and Curriculum 2
EDP3333Pedagogy and Curriculum 3
EDP4130Technology Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDP4140Second Language Learning and Pedagogy
Electives:Choose from a wide range of electives.
Entry requirements
- Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
- From 2016 students will also need:
- Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
- Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
- Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
OP/Rank
The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67
International entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Pre-requisites
Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.
- Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
- From 2016 students will also need:
- Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
- Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
- Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.