Key facts
Domestic students course information. This course is currently not available to international students.
Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
View full entry requirements- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2027 | Trimester 2 – June 2027 | Trimester 3 – October 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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Now more than ever, teachers who can educate and inspire children across a range of ages are in high demand. UNE's Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is uniquely positioned to help you respond to opportunities by preparing you to create supportive learning environments for children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. You will build your skills as a flexible teacher, and a specialist in teaching maths, science and technology, or English. You'll be positioned at the forefront of innovation and change with teaching skills to respond to a rapidly changing world.
Why study the Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) with UNE?
As an initial-teacher education degree, this course will build your capacity to create supportive and responsive learning environments that make a difference to the lives of children. Teachers with a broad depth of knowledge and skills are in high demand. Flexibility, resourcefulness and critical thinking are key, and a great place to build your skills is with UNE.
The UNE Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is a unique initial-teacher education program giving you the theoretical and practical expertise to become a sought-after teacher from Kindergarten to Year 6. Learn from a supportive team, become a subject specialist, and future proof your career in education.
At UNE, we are proud to be a leader in the provision of online learning for aspiring and qualified teachers. Students consistently award us 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
What makes our course different?
We focus on you being able to integrate your academic knowledge into your real-world professional context. The course offers opportunities to:
- Study flexibly with the option to learn online with 24/7 support that creates a supportive space for you to build your knowledge and skills.
- Gain a wide breadth and depth of knowledge with eight discipline units in primary key learning areas including Aboriginal education, English language, and information and communication technology.
- Specialise in English/Literacy, Mathematics or Science and Technology, as approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority, to advance your career options if you are seeking a teaching position in any NSW Department of Education school.
- Hone your practical skills through UNE's close partnerships with schools, giving you lots of opportunities to interact in both rural and metropolitan teaching experiences.
- Show that you meet the Government's academic standards for studying teaching, making it easier to step into a teaching career, regardless of your educational background.
- Learn in a way that best fits your timeframe. UNE offers this degree full-time (4 years) or part-time (up to 10 years).
UNE offers several faculty/college and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. In addition, a wide range of scholarships are offered by the NSW Department of Education. If you are an interstate applicant, check with your state government education body for comparable scholarships.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Transfer from another UNE course
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must have completed 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.3, OR 5 or more units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (completed graded Diploma or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via a Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Foundation Program
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online program designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Foundation Program
TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a foundation program run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You should only accept an offer for this course if you meet the following Fit for Practice requirements. You must:
- abide by UNE policies, such as Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules;
- abide by School of Education policies, such as the Professional Experience Policy for professional placements;
- exercise sound judgment, based on cognitive, mental and physical health, and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of teaching situations;
- show personal resilience and persistence to cope and maintain wellbeing under stressful situations;
- uphold UNE’s integrity and show duty of care to students/children while completing professional experience;
- show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students/children;
- communicate with students/children with clarity and in a manner appropriate to their age/profile;
- have and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions both inside and outside the classroom;
- be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of students/children in various situations and environments; and
- be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and broader school/early childhood communities.
If you have or develop a disability that could prevent you from meeting these requirements, please contact UNE’s Student Services team to see how we can help you succeed. If you find that you have difficulties meeting the requirements above during your studies, please contact the Office for Professional Learning for assistance.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing can only be granted for EDEE, EDIT and EDSE units completed within the past 5 years. Advanced Standing for EDEE units can only be granted if you have completed the equivalent of these units at another institution. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- EDUC106 Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days
- EDSP411 Inclusive Teaching: PrEx 35 days
- Language units based on prior experience or proficiency in a language (credit may be granted only where equivalent language units have been completed at another institution).
Course structure
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points with not more than 24 credit points at 400-level including 80 days of embedded professional experience in:
(i) National Primary Specialisation in English/Literacy
(ii) NESA Primary Specialisation in Mathematics
(iii)NESA Primary Specialisation in Science and Technology
2. Candidates are required to pass 24 credit points of discipline units prior to commencing any curriculum unit and/or their first professional experience placement.
3. Candidates are expected to attempt the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students within the first year of full time study or equivalent (the first 48cps of study) and must pass it before the final professional experience placement.
4. Candidates must pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) during the final professional experience placement.
108 credit points
IMPORTANT ADVICE All students must complete 24cps of Discipline Units before being permitted to undertake the remainder of their Program of Study. The units approved to count towards the 24cps are EDEE100, EDME145 and Discipline Units from the Key Learning Areas (KLA) that appear under each Primary Teaching Specialisation. Completion of the 24cps of Discipline Units before progressing further into this program is a requirement of accreditation and is deemed comparable to three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English and a Band 4 in Mathematics.- Aboriginal Education (EDCX313) – 6 credit points
- English Language in Use (EDEE100) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to English in the Primary Years (EDEE150) – 6 credit points
- English in the Primary Years: Focus on Teaching Early Reading (EDEE250) – 6 credit points
- English in the Primary Years: Working with Literature (EDEE350) – 6 credit points
- English in the Primary Years: Focus on Writing and Creating (EDEE450) – 6 credit points
- Digital Literacy and Technologies Across the Curriculum (EDIT124) – 6 credit points
- Learning, Assessment and Evaluation (EDLT330) – 6 credit points
- Primary Mathematics 1: Numeracy (EDME145) – 6 credit points
- Primary Mathematics 2A: Space, Measurement and Number (EDME358) – 6 credit points
- Primary Mathematics 2B: Statistics, Algebra and Number (EDME369) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Primary Science and Technology (EDSE359) – 6 credit points
- Inclusive Teaching: PrEx 35 days (EDSP411) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days (EDUC106) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Development 2: PrEx 15 days (EDUC206) – 6 credit points
- Teaching for Cultural Diversity - EAL/D Students (EDUC303) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Development 3: PrEx 20 days (EDUC306) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Development 4: The Graduate Teacher (EDUC406) – 6 credit points
18 credit points
Complete 18 credit points from the following units, including at least two of ENGL101, ENGL102, ENGL103:
- Screen Media (COMM101) – 6 credit points
- Creative Industries (COMM103) – 6 credit points
- Engaging with Literature (ENGL101) – 6 credit points
- Approaches to Literature and Society (ENGL102) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Literature: Children's Books (ENGL103) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Linguistics (LING101) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Linguistics (LING102) – 6 credit points
- Storytelling and Genre Writing (WRIT102) – 6 credit points
18 credit points
Complete 18 credit points as Key Learning Areas (KLA) from ANY unit offered by the university. These units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units. Suggested KLA areas are: English Languages Mathematics Science and Technology Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Creative Arts Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Education units that also count are: EDSE101, EDPE150, EDSP102, EDSP100, EDIT102, EDEC102, EDEC104, EDEC105, EDEC10642 credit points
Complete the following units:
- Creative Arts Curriculum Studies 1 (EDAE124) – 6 credit points
- Creative Arts Curriculum Studies 2 (EDAE224) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Physical Education in Primary Schools (EDPE247) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Health Education in Primary Schools (EDPE346) – 6 credit points
- Primary Environmental Science and Technology for Sustainability (EDSE312) – 6 credit points
- Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School 1 (EDSS223) – 6 credit points
- Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School 2 (EDSS324) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Drama Skills for Primary and Secondary Teachers (EDAE317) – 6 credit points
- Social and Collaborative Learning Technologies (EDIT313) – 6 credit points
- Talent Development in Mixed-ability Classes (EDLT321) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Learning Theory 1 (EDLT390) – 6 credit points
- Current Innovations in Mathematics Education (EDME334) – 6 credit points
- Mathematics for the Inclusive Classroom (EDME340) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence (EDSP245) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP352) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP354) – 6 credit points
- Intervention for Literacy Difficulties in the Classroom (EDSP385) – 6 credit points
- Educational Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (EDSP387) – 6 credit points
- Investigating Education for Sustainability (EDUC328) – 6 credit points
- Self Care in the Workplace (EDUC300) – 6 credit points
- Reflective Practitioner 1 (EDUC456) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING350) – 6 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:
- Introduction to Quantitative Skills (MTHS100) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points as Key Learning Areas (KLA) from ANY unit offered by the university. These units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units. Suggested KLA areas are: English Languages Mathematics Science and Technology Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Creative Arts Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Education units that also count are: EDSE101, EDPE150, EDSP102, EDSP100, EDIT102, EDEC102, EDEC104, EDEC105, EDEC10642 credit points
Complete the following units:- Creative Arts Key Learning Area (EDAE303) – 6 credit points
- Young Children as Mathematicians (EDEC354) – 6 credit points
- Current Innovations in Mathematics Education (EDME334) – 6 credit points
- Mathematics for the Inclusive Classroom (EDME340) – 6 credit points
- Health and Physical Education in the Primary School (EDPE314) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
- Primary School Society and Environment Teaching (EDSS379) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Drama Skills for Primary and Secondary Teachers (EDAE317) – 6 credit points
- Social and Collaborative Learning Technologies (EDIT313) – 6 credit points
- Talent Development in Mixed-ability Classes (EDLT321) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Learning Theory 1 (EDLT390) – 6 credit points
- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence (EDSP245) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP352) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP354) – 6 credit points
- Intervention for Literacy Difficulties in the Classroom (EDSP385) – 6 credit points
- Educational Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (EDSP387) – 6 credit points
- Self Care in the Workplace (EDUC300) – 6 credit points
- Investigating Education for Sustainability (EDUC328) – 6 credit points
- Reflective Practitioner 1 (EDUC456) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING350) – 6 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following units:
- Science in Practice (SCI100) – 6 credit points
- Selected School Science Topics (EDSE101) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points as Key Learning Areas (KLA) from ANY unit offered by the university. These units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units. Suggested KLA areas are: English Languages Mathematics Science and Technology Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Creative Arts Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Education units that also count are: EDSE101, EDPE150, EDSP102, EDSP100, EDIT102, EDEC102, EDEC104, EDEC105, EDEC10642 credit points
Complete the following units:
- Creative Arts Key Learning Area (EDAE303) – 6 credit points
- Children as Sustainable Scientists (EDEC327) – 6 credit points
- Health and Physical Education in the Primary School (EDPE314) – 6 credit points
- Design and Technology in the Primary Years (EDSE265) – 6 credit points
- Primary Environmental Science and Technology for Sustainability (EDSE312) – 6 credit points
- STEM Education in the Middle Years (EDSE353) – 6 credit points
- Primary School Society and Environment Teaching (EDSS379) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Drama Skills for Primary and Secondary Teachers (EDAE317) – 6 credit points
- Social and Collaborative Learning Technologies (EDIT313) – 6 credit points
- Talent Development in Mixed-ability Classes (EDLT321) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Learning Theory 1 (EDLT390) – 6 credit points
- Current Innovations in Mathematics Education (EDME334) – 6 credit points
- Mathematics for the Inclusive Classroom (EDME340) – 6 credit points
- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence (EDSP245) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP352) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP354) – 6 credit points
- Intervention for Literacy Difficulties in the Classroom (EDSP385) – 6 credit points
- Educational Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (EDSP387) – 6 credit points
- Self Care in the Workplace (EDUC300) – 6 credit points
- Reflective Practitioner 1 (EDUC456) – 6 credit points
- Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts (LING350) – 6 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
Candidates are required to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to commencing their final professional experience placement.
Candidates are also required to successfully complete the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment during their final professional experience placement.
- LANTITE: Literacy Successfully Completed (LANTITE-L) – 0 credit points
- LANTITE: Numeracy Successfully Completed (LANTITE-N) – 0 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
Understanding Your Course Fees
Your total course fees are based on the number of units you complete, not the length of time you study. This gives you flexibility to tailor your study journey to suit your circumstances.
Here's how it works:
- Unit-based pricing - Each unit has its own fee. Visit our Fees and Costs section for detailed unit pricing information
- Advanced standing - If you're eligible for credit for previous study, you'll complete fewer units and pay less overall
- Study pace - Choose part-time or full-time study to fit your schedule without affecting unit costs
- Trimester 3 option - Students who choose to accelerate their progress by studying during Trimester 3 can do so without increasing overall costs
The table below shows estimated fees for a typical full-time year of study (48 credit points which typically equates to 8 units)
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $8,151* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $384 |
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
Your career
- primary school teacher in a primary or central school
- curriculum consultant
- school management and administration
- schools outreach
- Educational research
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
Course outcomes
- know their students and how students learn;
- know their content and how to teach that content to their students;
- plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;
- create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;
- assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;
- engage in professional learning; and
- engage professionally with colleagues, parents, carers and the community.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will have the broad and coherent knowledge to effectively plan and deliver education in primary school settings and will understand the cultural contexts and global perspectives of schooling in general and the diversity of the student population. They will be able to demonstrate intercultural competence by responding flexibly to the needs of students, colleagues, families and community members.
- Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Problem Solving
Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
- Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital resources and tools and their safe, legal and ethical use, and be able to apply this knowledge in the school setting.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates will have developed responsibility for others and an understanding that personal beliefs and actions impinge on others. They will demonstrate this through ethical conduct and by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, colleagues, families and the community.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning and will be equipped with the skills to pursue professional and personal development.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will be able to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve educational and professional goals.
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026
Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
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Why study with us?
For me, the best thing about studying at UNE has been the flexibility. As an online student, I am able to fit my studies around my work and other commitments.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 12 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Trimester 2 | 11 June 2027 | 21 June 2027 |
| Trimester 3 | 8 October 2027 | 18 October 2027 |
