Get prepared to teach the key learning areas to primary school students, including those living with disability and learning or behavioural difficulties. The course is taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Disability Studies. You will receive the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to teach in primary schools from reception to year seven. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: topics in teaching and educational contexts, disability and rehabilitation and learning and behavioural difficulties preparation for professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your special education and disability studies component. Second year A typical second year may include: topics in learners and their development, mathematics and expressive arts curriculum studies 15 days of professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your special education and disability studies component. Third year A typical third year may include: topic in relationships for learning curriculum studies for arts, health and physical education, numeracy and ICT, and science, design and technology 25 days of professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your special education and disability studies component. Fourth year A typical fourth year may include: topic in differentiation for diverse learners curriculum studies for English and students with disabilities a topic reflecting on the role of the professional educator 40 days of professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your special education and disability studies component. Your career Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as teachers in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways. The Bachelor of Disability Studies and Bachelor of Special Education prepare you for a range of professional roles related to supporting students with disabilities and their families within the broader community. Potential occupations include: primary school teacher developmental educator youth and children’s support officer special education teacher rehabilitation counsellor. Potential employers include: primary schools government schools independent schools government education departments special education or disability service settings