Build the skills to secure a long term career as a primary school teacher
Primary school teachers play a crucial role in society as they have a strong influence on the emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of our children aged 5 to 12. Never was this more evident than during the pandemic when teaching methods and delivery across the world changed almost overnight. Education is one of Australia’s top three growth industries and the profession requires trained, enthusiastic teachers.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in primary teaching designed to give you the pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills for effective teaching in any school environment. Our extensive experience in equipping adults for workplace change means you can study our wide range of teaching areas online. Plus, you'll learn from top experts who are involved in cutting-edge research and will help you secure a successful career in primary teaching. When you graduate, you'll be future-fit, ready to adapt to this ever-changing field.
Our Teaching Solution Finder can help you find the best pathway to becoming a primary school teacher — just answer a few quick questions to find your pathway.
Most of our students choose online education, where they join a community of adults and use their life and work experiences to establish networks for the future. On-campus students have access to campus accommodation, sports and support services. Whether online or on-campus, full-time or part-time study options are available across three trimesters.
Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide. With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for primary school teachers.
Explore the study options for Primary Teaching with UNE now.
Courses by study level
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to become a teacher in your island home with your family and community, UNE’s Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) is your ideal course. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a qualified early…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Online
Develop the knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to 12 years with UNE's Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). This is the degree for you if you have a commitment towards educating and inspiring children and want a …
- 2.5 or 3.5 or 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It …
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
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…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to build on your teaching skills with a high-level qualification, UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is the degree for you. Gain the knowledge and skills to teach early childhood, inclusive education,…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for people from a broad range of backgrounds who want to begin developing skills for future careers or further study. Designed in response to rapid workplace and…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Broaden your career horizons with the UNE Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, a flexible course providing advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in web-based teaching and learning. Choose from a variety of subjects to match…
- 0.5 years full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Pivot your career and develop new skills in the field of education with our Graduate Certificate in Education Studies. This postgraduate course has been crafted to help build expertise in one or more subject areas while developing the critical…
- 0.5 years full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing areas of human physiology today, and it plays an increasingly vital role in guiding educational practices. With UNE's Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education, you will deepen your…
- 1 trimester full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
There is a close connection between how the brain works and how we learn. As a result, neuroscience and education are becoming increasingly intertwined, and employers are looking for graduates with skills and knowledge in both areas. UNE’s…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Upgrade your skills in educational practice with the post-graduate UNE Master of Education (Coursework). In addition to a flexible program pathway with a wide range of curriculum options, you can build your expertise with one of four…
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The field of neuroscience is one of the fastest growing in human physiology, and there is increasing interest in applying neuroscience to learning processes within the educational field. As a Master of Neuroscience and Education student at UNE, you…
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
The UNE Master of Teaching (Primary) is designed to prepare postgraduate students with the knowledge and skills for teaching in contemporary primary school environments. Gain teaching skills informed by the latest research, learn from our…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
Expand your knowledge of contemporary education while making a substantial and original contribution to an academic field of knowledge. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the education profession today, UNE’s Master of Education …
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
What our students say
The lecturer is so fun and makes learning Indonesian come naturally. After my first semester I decided to add education to my degree so I can one day teach Indonesian to children.
Gwenni Barrett, Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) studentFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Primary Teaching
With changes in the education system occurring regularly, UNE’s courses and majors will help you develop the classroom and admin skills needed for a successful and fulfilling career as an educator. Ensure your position as a leading educator. Explore the options in Primary Teaching now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in web-based teaching and learning will help you safeguard your place…
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in web-based teaching and learning will help you safeguard your place in a dynamic education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education | Specialisation | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's dedicated team of educators will help you develop the critical research and communication skills to prepare you for further study and wider career choices. Be future-fit for the rapidly changing global economy that will increasingly rely…
UNE's dedicated team of educators will help you develop the critical research and communication skills to prepare you for further study and wider career choices. Be future-fit for the rapidly changing global economy that will increasingly rely on technology for workplace interactions.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Educational Studies | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Education Studies | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future fit with practical and engaging teaching skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach primary students to secure…
Ensure you are future fit with practical and engaging teaching skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach primary students to secure your place in the education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Extend your professional knowledge using evidence-based practice and learn to work effectively with Indigenous Australians. Develop your skills amid advancing education tech to help students succeed and future-proof your own career.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education | Specialisation | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop the practical teaching skills to teach language to primary students effectively, amid advancing education tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s well-established educators will ensure you are prepared to secure…
Develop the practical teaching skills to teach language to primary students effectively, amid advancing education tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s well-established educators will ensure you are prepared to secure your place in the dynamic education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in language teaching will develop your technical and interpersonal…
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in language teaching will develop your technical and interpersonal abilities to reinforce your position in education.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to secure your career in a global environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance your learning and future-fit yourself in a rapidly changing world that is increasingly…
Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to secure your career in a global environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance your learning and future-fit yourself in a rapidly changing world that is increasingly focused on diversity and inclusivity.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of International Studies | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your…
Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your place in the constantly evolving education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's leadership experts will help you develop practical skills to manage staff, communicate with students and parents and respond to stakeholders to improve student learning outcomes using data-informed decision-making strategies. Future-fit…
UNE's leadership experts will help you develop practical skills to manage staff, communicate with students and parents and respond to stakeholders to improve student learning outcomes using data-informed decision-making strategies. Future-fit your career in the education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in science teaching will develop your technological and interpersonal…
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in science teaching will develop your technological and interpersonal skills to succeed in a dynamic education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
Why study with us?
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Careers in Primary Teaching
By studying primary teaching with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a range of areas related to education, whether you choose to pursue a career in a school or another educational environment. With the demand for skilled educators set to rise, confident professionals with great practical classroom skills and an excellent grasp of their subject matter will be in high demand in a variety of settings.
- Primary school teacher
Teach students in primary schools, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development. - Education consultant
Work with schools, education agencies, or organisations to provide expertise on curriculum development, teaching methods, and student assessment. - Special education teacher
Focus on students with special needs, adapting teaching methods to cater to diverse learning abilities. - School administrator
Take on leadership roles as a principal, vice-principal, or school administrator, overseeing school operations and staff. - Policy analyst
Analyse education policies and propose improvements to enhance the education system for the benefit of all. - Tutor
Offer personalised academic support to students, helping them improve their learning and study skills. - Content developer
Create educational materials, textbooks, or online content for educational publishers or e-learning platforms. - Educational technology specialist
Integrate technology into classrooms, develop educational apps, or work in ed-tech companies.
A career in Primary Teaching
Education is an antidote to a lot of the problems remote communities and towns face. I'd like to continue to be a part of the positive changes we are seeing in Central Australia.
The course not only prepares you for life within the classroom, but also has a strong focus on the holistic development of students in and outside the classroom.
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.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
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