Charles Darwin University
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Become a primary school teacher with this nationally-accredited 4-year degree from Charles Darwin University. Gain practical classroom experience through 80+ days of professional placements while studying flexible full-time, part-time, or online options suited to your lifestyle.
Admission requires successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 60, or a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher, or at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study, or a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140, or completion of a tertiary preparation course. International applicants must complete CDU Foundation Studies Program with minimum 65% in Foundation English A and Australian Histories, and 75% in Foundation English B. All applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements and obtain a Working with Children Check before commencing practical placements.
The course comprises 30 core units (290 credit points) covering: Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE), English Language for Literacy, Numeracy Education, Scientific Inquiry, Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Indigenous Australia, Language Literacy and Sustainability, Digital Technologies, Design and Technologies, Performing Arts, Reading and Writing Literacy (F-2 and 3-6), Primary Mathematics Education (1 and 2), Child and Adolescent Development, First Nations Contexts, Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing, Humanities and Social Science Pedagogy, Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Primary Science Education (1 and 2), Assessment and Moderation, Diverse Needs in the Classroom, Socially Inclusive Pedagogy, and Curriculum Integration. Three specialist elective units (30 credit points) allow you to choose from Humanities and Social Sciences or Health and Physical Education specializations. Professional Experience units (EPR220, EPR330, EPR401) totaling 80 days of classroom practice are integrated throughout the program.
Charles Darwin University offers a nationally-accredited teaching degree consistent with AITSL standards, enabling graduates to register as teachers across all Australian jurisdictions. CDU provides unique opportunities for regional and remote placements, allowing students to complete practical experience close to home. The university's flexible study options (full-time, part-time, online) accommodate diverse student circumstances, while experienced academic staff provide comprehensive support for developing competent teaching practices.
Upon graduation, you'll be qualified to teach primary students from Transition to Year 6/7 in Australian schools. Beyond classroom teaching, the degree prepares you for roles in curriculum development, educational planning, educational research, and policy development. Your nationally-recognized qualification opens doors to teaching positions across all Australian states and territories, as well as international teaching opportunities. The program's focus on contemporary educational approaches and evidence-based practice positions you for leadership roles in education.
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