University of Canberra
Bachelor of Primary Education
Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4F/EqP
Campus
Canberra (ACT)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Primary Education at University of Canberra in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia is a bachelors pass 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
17,676
Staff Ratio
27.2:1
International
26.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
81.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Primary Education
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Primary Education topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Primary Education
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply.
- Preview the teaching questionnaire.
- Note: Special requirements and policies apply. | Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: ACT: English and Mathematics T (C minimum pass).
- NSW: Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced (Band 4).
- Other applicants Refer to the UC 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
17,676
Total students
Staff Ratio
27:1
Students per staff
International Students
26%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
81%
Employed after graduation