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Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)


Course Details

The best educators don’t just know their subject, they know their classroom. At Swinburne, you’ll learn from registered, practising teachers in a degree that places you in real classrooms from semester one. Placements span a variety of primary school settings, from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6, and are arranged and supported by Swinburne throughout your degree. Your learning is built around genuine teaching challenges and professional practice, helping you graduate confident and classroom-ready. With smaller cohorts, a strengths-based approach and responsive staff who know you by name, you’ll receive personalised support as you develop your skills and identity as an educator. You’ll graduate with practical experience across diverse primary school settings and a strong foundation for your teaching career. Swinburne is ranked #1 in Victoria for teaching quality, overall experience and student support in Education (Good Universities Guide 2026).

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

CRICOS Code: 098491K

Address

Hawthorn

John Street

HAWTHORN, Victoria, 3122

Attendance options

  • Full-time - 4 years

Total tuition costs

AUD $136,800

ENTRY CRITERIA*

OVERALL IELTS: 6.5


* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.