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Bachelor of Education with Specialisation in Early Childhood/Primary

Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 25,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1994

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 3,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Drive, Bilinga, Queensland 4225, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Education with Specialisation in Early Childhood/Primary

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Education qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Our evidence-based course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leadership and research in teacher education that is responsive to local and global contexts.

Graduates will be qualified as a teacher in one of the following five areas:

Early Childhood/Primary (6 weeks to Year 6);
Primary (Kindergarten/Prep to Year 6); English Primary Specialisation and specialisation in Science and Maths available
Primary/Secondary (English Primary Specialisation and one Secondary specialisation);
Secondary (Two teaching specialisations); or
Secondary: Design and Technology (choose from Industrial Technology, or Food and Fibre, plus one Secondary specialisation).

The first year of the course provides a distinctive foundation with excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, and subject content, as well as issues in contemporary education.

Within the four-year full-time equivalent degree (or 3.5 years fast tracked*), you also undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive (special) education, along with curriculum and pedagogy learning across disciplines.

Specialisation: Early Childhood/Primary
For teaching in both early childhood settings and primary schools.

Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jun 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.5 Minimum Listening - 8.0 Minimum Reading - 7.0 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 8.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 67.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

The SCU International Scholarships, effective from 2nd September 2024. The existing scholarships will largely remain in place, with a few minor adjustments:

A new International Merit Scholarship has been introduced, with no program restrictions. Students who meet the entry requirements are eligible. The International Merit Scholarship will be $5,000 for 2024 and will increase to $6,000 from 2025.
The Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship ($8,000) and the Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship ($8,000) will no longer be available for quota-restricted programs, including the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) and the Master of Nursing.
The eligibility criteria for the Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship now require a minimum GPA of 5.5 or above, an increase of 0.5 points.
The Vice Chancellor's Diversification Scholarships are also no longer available for quota-restricted programs; however, students enrolling in these programs are still eligible for the International Merit Scholarships.

International Student Scholarships

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships to support international students. These scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence, promote cultural diversity, and encourage International Students to explore the opportunities at our regional NSW campuses.

How to apply
Students’ eligibility for Scholarships will be assessed by the Southern Cross admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross. If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. Eligible students will only receive one of the following scholarships.

Scholarships on offer

Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*
Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship 2024 $8000 - per year*

*This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.

Website Link - https://www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/international-student-scholarships/

SCU Global Scholarships 2024
All to be processed as a fee reduction via sponsorship. No application form, conditions of the scholarship outlined and accepted in the offer acceptance.
For continuing scholarship year/s the value is merit based and calculated on the previous scholarships year’s course GPA (across your 8 units* completed): Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5000 Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8000
Single Course	Scholarship	Purpose	Region	Requirements
				All students must meet the entry requirements for the program they have applied for.
Diploma	Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000	Support the recruitment and retention of high performing international students to Southern Cross.	Offered to all regions & nationalities	A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 of ATAR of 75 or better.
Bachelor and Master’s Degree	SCU Global Regional Scholarship $8000	Focused scholarship to support the rebuilding of the international undergraduate cohort at the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campus	Offered to all regions & nationalities	Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework program at Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus
Masters	Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000	Focused on high performing students.	Offered to all regions & nationalities	Equivalent SCU Course GPA 5.0 to 7.0

Country	Awarding Body	ATAR 75 (Eligibility for scholarship)
Bangladesh	Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate	4.5
India	Group A	69%
India	Group B	71%
India	Group C	78%
India	Group D	82%
Nepal	National Examination Board	2.54
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level	Grade Average of 4 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects

Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*

For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate.
Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.

The course of study: Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Gold Coast.

Eligibility Criteria

Apply to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campus.
Exceed the minimum admission entry requirements of the University with consistently high academic performance. Assessment of academic excellence will be undertaken by the Southern Cross admissions team on application to Southern Cross University.
To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for all enrolled units in each Term. Students must be meeting the requirements of the program.
Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship

Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship will be determined against the following criteria:

Candidates' previous academic history and other meritorious achievements may be considered as part of the selection process.
All other eligibility criteria must be met – ATAR 75 (all courses have different ATAR scores to be converted, so kindly contact the Assistant Recruitment Manager to know the scholarship criteria).

No separate scholarship application form will be required.

Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*

Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship supports undergraduate or postgraduate international students studying at our Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses at Southern Cross University.
*This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.
Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.
The course of study: Any full undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Lismore or Coffs Harbour or the National Marine Science Centre campus (No GPA required. You must meet the entry requirement of the course only.
Eligibility criteria: Students wishing to apply for the SC Global Regional Scholarship are required to satisfy the following criteria

Apply to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either Lismore, Coffs Harbour, or the National Marine Science Centre campus.
Meet the admission entry requirements of the program you have applied for. Assessment of eligibility for this scholarship will be undertaken by the Southern Cross admissions team on application to Southern Cross University.
To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for all enrolled units in each Term. Students must be meeting the requirements of the program.
Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship.
Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are not eligible to apply.

Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the SC Global Regional Scholarship will be
determined against the following criteria:

Application to study at Southern Cross University Lismore, Coffs Harbour, or the National Marine Science Centre campuses.
All other eligibility admissions criteria must be met.

No separate scholarship application form will be required.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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