Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Education (K-12)
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4F/8P
Campus
Port Macquarie (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Education (K-12) at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
35,003
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
10.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
91.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Education (K-12)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Education (K-12) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Education (K-12)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Three Band 5 results, including English, in the NSW HSC or equivalent.
- Charles Sturt University courses are designed and accredited with alternative entry as all students undertake core discipline studies equivalent to three Band 5 results, including English and mathematics, before undertaking curriculum and professional studies.
- Other applicants Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
35,003
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
10%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
91%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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