Curtin University

What you'll study

This degree covers the knowledge and professional skills required to plan and deliver learning for children in the primary years. Core study areas include curriculum and pedagogy across English/literacy, mathematics/numeracy, science and technologies, the humanities and social sciences, and the arts. You will also study child and adolescent development, assessment and differentiation, behaviour and classroom management, and educational psychology.

Specialist subjects typically include inclusive education and supporting learners with diverse needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in education, digital technologies and ICT for teaching, and classroom assessment and reporting. The course integrates professional practice subjects and multiple school-based professional experience placements across metropolitan and regional settings so you progressively apply theory in real classrooms.

• Curriculum and pedagogy for primary learning areas
• Literacy and numeracy teaching methods
• Inclusive education and special needs support
• Assessment, reporting and classroom management
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and intercultural teaching
• Use of digital technologies in learning
• Sequential professional experience placements and reflective practice

Entry requirements

Admission is typically based on successful completion of secondary school (or recognised equivalent) with a satisfactory level in English. Applicants are assessed on academic preparation (for example a tertiary entrance rank or recognised equivalent) and may need to meet Curtin's published English language requirements if applying from overseas. Some entry pathways include alternative entry schemes or recognition of prior learning for those with vocational or teaching assistant experience.

All students entering professional practice components are required to meet non-academic requirements such as a background check and a valid working with children clearance, and must provide evidence of immunisations as requested by placement providers. Selection for some intakes or pathways may involve interviews or additional documentation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for classroom teaching roles in government, independent and Catholic primary schools and are eligible to seek teacher registration with the relevant state or territory authority. Career pathways include classroom teacher, specialist primary teacher (for example literacy or numeracy specialist), special education support roles, curriculum coordinator, year-level coordinator and school leadership roles following further experience and study.

With further study or experience, graduates can move into educational policy, curriculum development, teacher education, learning support services, or educational consulting. The strong practicum component and school networks also support transition into the teaching workforce across urban, regional and remote settings.

Why study at Curtin University

Curtin combines a practice-focused curriculum with extensive workplace partnerships so students gain substantial in-class experience before graduation. The university emphasises inclusive teaching and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the program, preparing teachers to work effectively with diverse school communities.

Students benefit from modern campus facilities, access to digital learning resources and supervised professional placements coordinated through Curtin's established school networks. The degree is structured to meet the professional standards required for teacher registration, and Curtin provides support services to help students transition into professional practice and early career teaching roles.