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About the course
Curtin’s Primary Education major prepares aspiring teachers to work with children in Years 1–6 in Australian primary schools. Offered within the Graduate Diploma in Education, it builds core capability to deliver the primary curriculum across a range of school settings. You can study on campus, online or mixed-mode, with a focus on student-centred learning and professional practice in primary education at graduate level. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in primary education and related education settings. Typical pathways include primary school teacher, curriculum designer, policy development officer and education administration officer. The major can also support work as a trainer, mentor or coach, or in special programs roles within schools or education organisations. Outcomes align with graduate-level preparation for professional practice in primary education. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.
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