Prepare to teach the key learning areas in primary schools. The course is taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Arts, providing a comprehensive, liberal education for all new teachers. You will receive the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to teach in primary schools from reception to year seven. This course is also offered in the department of college of humanities, arts, and social sciences. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: topics in teaching and educational contexts, and English curriculum studies preparation for professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your arts component Second year A typical second year may include: topics in learners and their development, mathematics curriculum studies, and teaching Indigenous Australian students 15 days of professional experience placements in primary school and community settings topics contributing to your arts component Third year A typical third year may include: a 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 arts component language specialist pre-service teachers take a special topic instead of the elective topic Fourth year A typical fourth year may include: a topic in differentiation for diverse learners curriculum studies for English and social sciences a capstone 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 arts 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. Potential occupations include: primary school teacher developmental educator graduate administrative officer youth and children’s support officer. Potential employers include: primary schools government schools independent schools government education departments government and private industry settings