Degree Pathways in Primary School Teaching

There are two pathways to complete a teaching qualification for primary school teaching at Sydney University.

 

Integrated 4-year BEd program:

First degree plus Postgraduate teaching degree:

Programs

An integrated program in which Education studies are commenced in 1st year along with studies in other faculties.

Candidates complete a first degree (eg. in Arts, Economics or Science) and then enrol in a postgraduate teacher education program

Qualifications BEd (Primary)

BA, BTeach

BA, MTeach

BSc, BTeach

BSc, MTeach

1st year BEd (Primary) BA or BSc or BEc
2nd year BEd (Primary) BA or BSc or BEc
3rd year BEd (Primary) BA or BSc or BEc
4th year BEd (Primary) MTeach (Primary) - 2 years or BTeach (Primary) - 18 months
5th year   MTeach (Primary) - 2 years or BTeach (Primary) - 18 months

For more details on:

  • the Bachelor of Education degree program for Primary school teacher education, click here
  • the postgraduate Master of Teaching and Bachelor of Teaching programs for Primary school teacher education, click here
  • pre-requisites (including recommended HSC subjects), UAI entry levels and other information relevant for applicants wishing to gain a teaching qualification for Primary schools, click here.