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Bachelor of Education - Primary and Early Childhood
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching) combines early learning expertise with primary curriculum knowledge, qualifying graduates to work in both early learning settings and primary school classrooms. It is the only degree of its kind in Western Australia offering this combined qualification. The course covers key primary curriculum areas including English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, and the arts, alongside a specialisation in early childhood development. Teaching uses SimLab virtual classroom simulation alongside professional experience, with extensive placements in early learning centres and schools. Students can continue into postgraduate education after completing the degree. Primary teaching is a more variable pathway on Australia's skilled occupation lists than secondary teaching in shortage subjects, and state teaching-authority registration is required to work in schools. This course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Understand major concepts shaping modern education and child development. Use digital tools and innovative strategies to enhance learning experiences. Explore the professional role of teachers across early childhood and primary contexts. Foster creativity and curiosity through play in this hands-on
- play-based learning degree. Apply inclusive education practices to support diverse learners. Develop methods for teaching mathematics in early childhood and primary classrooms. I think if you want to make change
- then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me. Jason Pitman
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A minimum ATAR (or equivalent selection rank) of 70 is required for direct entry, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma total score of 24 or higher. Applicants who do not meet this can gain entry via Murdoch's foundation, bridging and enabling pathway programs, or via recognised prior study, VET qualifications or relevant work experience assessed case by case.
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