Bachelor of Education (Primary) / BA of Behavioural Science

Are you passionate about teaching children and fostering an enthusiasm for lifelong learning? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) / Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree is ideal for you. The five-year double degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. It will prepare you to teach primary-aged children in Australian Catholic, Independent and Government Schools. This double degree is the ideal combination with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science. You will complete 32 weeks of essential practical experience in various educational and care settings. So get in contact with us today to start making a difference.

Why study this degree?

• If you want to share your knowledge and shape the minds of primary-aged children or work with marginalised children or adults, the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Behavioural Science qualification is the perfect double degree. This nationally recognised five-year degree combines educational theory and classroom learning with an essential practical component.
• When you study at Notre Dame, you will be inspired by our innovative approach to teaching and learning with the latest in learning technologies. Our degree will provide the academic skills you need to support, engage, and extend primary-aged children by integrating theory and practice.
• You will choose one specialist subject area for your education degree. Follow your passion and choose from Science, HASS, Special Needs, Drama, Service Learning and Social Justice, Mathematics, and English.
• When you study the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component, you study critical psychology, political science, cultural studies, and sociology. Behavioural sciences forge connections between traditional psychology and social work while promoting respect for social and cultural diversity.
• You will complete 32 weeks of school-based professional teaching practice as an integral part of your degree. You will experience total immersion in a classroom environment and gain valuable insights into your chosen career. Get in touch today to find out more.
• Please note: Education students in WA must sit the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). The test is administered externally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). You must register and pay for the test.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.

Career opportunities

• Teachers graduating with a Bachelor of Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree will be able to work in Australia as primary school teachers in Catholic, Independent and Government schools. While the Bachelor of Behavioural Science component prepares you for a wide range of careers, including youth work, advertising, marketing, policy and research, consumer research, industrial relations, human resources, program coordination and welfare.

Professional accreditation

• The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is accredited by the national body the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) via the agency of the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).