2009 Course Handbook
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Abbreviation: BEd (Prim)
Description
The Department of Education offers graduate entry pre-service teacher education programs for primary education. Applications are made directly to Macquarie University. Intending applicants are advised to obtain an assessment of their initial degree qualification for its suitability as a basis for teaching from the NSW Department of Education and Training before applying to Macquarie University.
General Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor degree of Macquarie University or of any other recognised university or tertiary institution
- Minimum number of credit points: 68
- Maximum number of credit points at 100 level: 30
- Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above: 18
- Minimum number of credit points in units offered by the Department of Education: 36
- Minimum number of credit points in units with an EDUC prefix: 15
- Minimum number of credit points in units with a TEP prefix: 16
- and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Undergraduate Programs