Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Psychology

Program Overview

The four-year program combines evidence-based teaching practices with a focus on child development and behavior. Graduates are prepared for careers in education and psychology-related fields, with the program ranking highly in global rankings and boasting a high graduate employability rate.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Psychology degree at Macquarie University is a four-year full-time program that prepares students to teach K-6 in government and private schools while also developing their understanding of the psychological processes that underlie behavior. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspire a love of learning in children, guide them in developing foundational skills, and understand how the mind works.

Outline:

The program's curriculum includes:

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) Component:
• Two years of full-time professional study in teacher education
• Focus on evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
• Opportunities to specialize in maths, science and technology, or English
• Early childhood, primary, and secondary settings in first year
• Local or regional professional placements in second year
• Bachelor of Psychology Component:
• Understanding of the psychological processes that underlie behavior

Careers:

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Teaching (K-6)
• Psychology-related fields

Other:

• The program is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Education and Psychology by QS World Uni Rankings by Subject.
• Macquarie University has a high graduate employment rate, with the program being ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employability by QS Graduate Employability Rankings.