Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Primary education specialists focus on helping children reach their full potential and develop foundation skills, such as literacy, numeracy, and physical and social competencies. Psychology seeks to understand how the mind works and the behaviour of people.

This course prepares you to teach in primary schools, as well as in psychology-related areas. An understanding of human behaviour, especially of young children, is a highly desirable skill in teaching and will set you apart from your peers.

Key Features

• Our program is University wide, meaning you learn teaching subjects from experts in each key learning area. For example, you'll learn science from our world-class science teachers and researchers.
• You'll be taught by academics who are also researching the latest approaches to teaching. Macquarie is a leader in educational research particularly in the areas of information and communication technology, and maths and science teaching.
• You'll participate in a comprehensive professional experience program.
• You don't need to achieve an HSC Band 5 result in 3 subjects (including English) to enter this course, you only need to meet the ATAR requirements to be considered.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to pursue further study in the profession of psychology or a higher research degree. Graduates are eligible for accreditation to teach in government and non-government schools.This degree is recognised nationally and internationally by education providers.Accreditation had been applied for to meet anticipated new government policy requirements around entry to teacher education programs.

Suitable For

Students who have an interest in the psychological aspects of teaching, learning and child development, and want to become a qualified primary school teacher.

This degree may also provide a foundation for other careers in associated fields such as educational researcher, corporate educational services consultant, government researcher, adviser, policy or program writer, market researcher or school counsellor (with additional study).

Note:

In order to pursue a pathway to registration as a psychologist , students in the Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the degree Bachelor of Education need to transfer into the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program subject to meeting transfer criteria .

Continuation with the honours year is subject to meeting honours admission requirements.

For fourth year students, this will involve achieving a weighted average SNG (Standard Numerical Grade) of 70 over all psychology units and a weighted average SNG of 75 over all 300 level psychology units.

Should a student not meet the requirements, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts - Psychology or Bachelor of Science - Psychology or revert to the Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the degree Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Students still wishing to become primary teacher (after completing their Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) would then need to complete the Bachelor of Education (Primary) as a graduate.

Professions

• Educational institutions as a teacher, research assistant, report writer or academic
• Employment in psychology related areas (but not under the title of Psychologist)
• Family or community based organisations
• Government departments and agencies
• Health Services organisations

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $30,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,250.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.