Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education)
How to apply
- Entry requirements
- ATAR: 70
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- First year fee (domestic)
- $5,677
- Full course fee (domestic)
- $22,709
- Full time duration
- 4
- Murdoch code
- B1406
- Australian Qualifications Framework level
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year domestic student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable domestic fee.
Course overview
Inspire healthy, active learning with a primary teaching degree
3 reasons to study primary teaching at Murdoch University
- Practise teaching with our SimLab™ virtual classroom technology that lets you rehearse challenging classroom situations and refine your teaching strategies before your first placement.
- Gain valuable practical experience through professional placements in schools and diverse learning environments across Western Australia.
- Graduate with versatile teaching skills, preparing you to teach primary students from Years 1 to 6 while specialising in HPE up to Year 10.
What you’ll learn
- Design engaging lessons across the primary curriculum including English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences and the arts, while developing specialist expertise in HPE.
- Apply effective teaching and assessment strategies that support student learning.
- Create inclusive and positive learning environments for diverse learners.
- Plan and deliver sport and physical activity programs for children and young people.
- Lead physical education activities and school sport programs.
I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.
Jason Pitman, Education
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Your future career in teaching
- Primary school teacher
- HPE teacher
- School sport coordinator
- Outdoor or sport education instructor
Professional accreditation
Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA)
Professional recognition
On completion of the Bachelor of Education, students have a widely accepted qualification from a recognised university and are eligible for graduate studies or employment in government, and independent schools.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | No | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | No | No | Yes |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | No | No | Yes |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
Select which option best describes your path to university:
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Enabling courses (in Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| University study | Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
Murdoch College |
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Does not meet English for direct entry. STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Enabling courses (after Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of the course. |
| Enabling courses (in Year 12) |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| University study |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Murdoch College |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementDoes not meet English for direct entry. STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
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| Enabling courses (after Year 12) |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of the course.
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
| GCE A Levels | Aggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
A Levels: C in one of the following:
AS Level: A in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Total score of 24 or higher. |
Higher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Enabling courses (in Year 12) | Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | 70 |
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) | CPS 54 or higher. |
Does not meet English for direct entry. STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| VET course studied at school | Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Extenuating circumstances | We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.
Find out more. |
Case-by-case assessment. |
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower. |
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
| Overseas Year 12 |
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Minimum academic requirementPlease refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum English requirementPlease refer to the information under the country of study.
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| GCE A Levels |
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Minimum academic requirementAggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
Minimum English requirementA Levels: C in one of the following:
AS Level: A in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementTotal score of 24 or higher.
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Minimum English requirementHigher level (HL): 7 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Enabling courses (in Year 12) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
|
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirement70
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementCPS 54 or higher.
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Minimum English requirementDoes not meet English for direct entry. STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| VET course studied at school |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
|
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Extenuating circumstances |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementWe'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.
Find out more. |
Minimum English requirementCase-by-case assessment.
|
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementOverall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
|
Minimum English requirementSound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). |
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 | Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Certificate IV AQF level 4 | Successful completion of a Certificate IV. |
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Certificate IV AQF level 4 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Certificate IV.
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) | MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementMAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementMultiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
|
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
|
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Other Requirements
Prior to placement in any school for Professional Experience, it is mandatory that pre-service teachers complete or obtain several forms and clearances. It is expected that the majority of placements will take place in recognised school settings in Australia. Students considering an overseas Professional Experience should consult with the Academic Chair. Students wishing to pursue Teacher Registration in Western Australia should refer to the TRBWA website.Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
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To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
Full course fee: $22,709
First year fee: $5,677
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year domestic student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable domestic fee.
Scholarships
Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship. Whether you're a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.
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Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- ATAR results (if available)
- STAT results (if applicable)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.