Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)

About the course

UNSW’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) prepares you to teach in primary schools through a blend of education theory and classroom practice. You’ll build skills in lesson planning, inclusive teaching, and supporting diverse learners, alongside supervised professional experience in schools. The honours component develops research and reflective practice to strengthen your impact as a teacher in primary education at bachelor honours level. The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for careers as primary school teachers and education professionals working with children in early and middle primary years. You may work in government or independent schools, and build pathways into roles such as curriculum and learning support, student wellbeing, literacy and numeracy support, or education program development. This Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) supports professional practice in primary education settings. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)