Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)

The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) is an alternative final year option for students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Primary Education or the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree.This degree is a nationally accredited qualification for employment as a Kindergarten to Year 6 teacher in the public and independent school systems. You will learn through on-campus classes, online learning and school and community placements. The extensive professional experience program involves placement in schools from the second year of the degree allowing you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom early in your degree. During your study you will have opportunities for rural professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.In the final year of your degree, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a research project of your own choice or interest or work with a Primary Education academic as part of your research. All students will receive supervision throughout their research project and will be required to complete a thesis or other form of research dissemination detailing their research project, their methods and their findings. Participation in the Honours program can lead to further research opportunities as a postgraduate student.

Students who are currently enrolled in either the Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean\u2019s Scholar) and who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first three years of their degree may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) degree and complete the fourth year at Honours level, provided they meet the entry requirements below:Completion of all required 100, 200 and 300 level subjects in the Bachelor of Primary Education/Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean\u2019s Scholar) prior to admission to Honours.
Achievement of an approved standard of achievement (WAM of 75+) during the first, second and third years of the undergraduate degree.
A suitable study proposal.
A suitable supervisor.English Requirements