AU$31,680 (2024 annual)
With this in-demand and globally recognised teaching qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of young people every day.
The Bachelor of Education is designed around relevant, up-to-date course content to prepare you for the challenging, yet rewarding, world of education.
Combining a variety of contemporary and interactive teaching and learning approaches, this immersive degree covers all the bases required to become an exceptional teacher.
Learn in small classes from recognised leaders in primary education across all disciplines.
Undertake at least 80 days of supervised professional experience, with opportunities to train in a range of settings.
Accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). The Primary and Early Childhood stream is also accredited by the ACECQA.
At RMIT, you get to decide what kind of teacher you’d like to be. Choose from specialisations in:
*In the Generalist Primary stream, the following minors are available:
Additionally, in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) you can choose to specialise in one of the following learning areas, developing skills and expertise as a curriculum leader:
If you're enrolled to start your studies in 2024 in an education undergraduate degree, RMIT will refund your Casper test fee as an $80 payment to you, once your enrolment at RMIT has passed the census date (31 March 2024).
When you study with us, you learn from academic staff who are recognised leaders in the fields of primary education across all disciplines.
Our course intake is kept small to ensure your teachers can provide you with a personalised learning experience based on your unique needs and interests. You will experience a variety of contemporary and interactive teaching and learning approaches, including interactive workshops, seminars and school-based experiences, as well as engaging in reflective-practice techniques. All your classes are designed with a focus on small group-based learning environments and workshops, giving you hands-on and inclusive experience from day one.
Courses in this degree are offered on-campus during the day through the two semester teaching periods, with some options for flexible and intensive subjects offered in spring and summer semesters.
To be a lifelong learner, you must be able to evaluate your own practice. Your teachers will provide feedback related to how you engage with curriculum, learners and colleagues as a pre-service school teacher so you will graduate classroom-ready.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
This degree has been designed to provide a minimum of 80 days of supervised professional experience, so you graduate with real-world experience.
The number of days of supervised professional experience may vary depending on the stream you are studying; 80 days for Bachelor of Education (Primary) with an additional 40 days in early childhood settings for the Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education).
We encourage you to experience education in a range of settings, and offer opportunities for placements in different cultures and countries. As part of your studies, you will complete a placement in a disability setting, giving you a range of strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
RMIT has strong relationships with many partner schools, communities and enterprises, which assists our students in finding professional placements. Placements in third year may be undertaken in different locations, such as rural or interstate settings.
Through these placements, you will learn and develop your own teacher identity, allowing you to adapt to the dynamics of different learning environments and student groups. These experiences involve problem-based learning and reflection on your practice as you receive feedback from mentors.
Teaching is a globally transferable qualification that will always be in demand.
RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
There are also opportunities for students to complete alternative professional placements in a range of international settings, or in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Education and registration with VIT, graduates are entitled to apply to the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities (ATRA) to register as a teacher nationally and overseas.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
View the learning outcomes for each stream:
In the generalist primary stream, you have the option to specialise in the following minors:
In all streams, you will be offered opportunities to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences, or to complete professional placements in a range of settings, so you can graduate classroom-ready.
This stream prepares you for a career in primary teaching, giving you a broad knowledge of education theory combined with professional experience. It provides you with globally transferable skills and a qualification that can lead you to practising as a teacher in Australia and overseas.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a range of innovative work integrated learning experiences within a variety of educational settings that integrate theory and practice. You will develop a broad knowledge of learning, teaching, curriculum and assessment, with expertise in either English/Literacy, Mathematics/Numeracy or STEM.
This stream is designed to develop your knowledge, skills and capabilities to work actively with learners in the classroom and on the sporting field through a combination of theoretical knowledge and professional experience. It will prepare you for classroom teaching and/or teaching health, physical and sports education in educational settings.
On completion of the degree you will be a professional practitioner within the field of education, possessing a broad knowledge of learning, teaching, curriculum and assessment as well as specialist knowledge and expertise in Primary Physical Education and Sport.
This stream offers the knowledge and qualification to work with children from birth to 12 years old, allowing you to work in a diverse range of contexts, both locally and internationally. These include primary schools, early learning centres in schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, industry and government sectors.
You will undertake a series of work-integrated learning experiences in schools, early childhood and other educational settings throughout the program.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Please note: Plans BP320, BP320PDI, BP320PEC and BP320PPE are no longer available for new applicants.
Applicants should apply for Bachelor of Education (Primary) BP320P24 and Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) (BP320PEC24).
Full- or part-time study is determined by how many credit points you are enrolled in during the semester. An undergraduate study load is considered part-time if you are enrolled in 24 credit points or fewer (approximately two subjects).
Once you are enrolled into this degree you can choose to switch to a part-time study load. This may impact your program duration and tuition fees. Please discuss your study options with your program manager prior to enrolment.
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
Aside from traditional educational settings, Bachelor of Education graduates have the skills, knowledge, and experience to work in private enterprise, government agencies and community service organisations.
RMIT Graduates work in the state, independent and Catholic education sectors.
Potential future employers include:
This degree provides you with globally transferrable skills and a qualification that can see you practising as a teacher both in Australia and overseas.
This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
The Primary and Early childhood stream of this course is also accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) with an ATAR (or equivalent) of 70, inclusive of selection rank adjustments.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 1 and 2:
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4:
or equivalent studies.
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.
You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT.
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You must sit the Casper test. Casper is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training programs in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess your personal and professional attributes.
To register for your sitting or for further information about the test, visit the Casper website. Please ensure the correct RMIT program has been added to your distribution list.
Please ensure you meet the VTAC deadlines for each offer round.
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.
You must have successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
If you are successful in obtaining a place in this program, you must meet a number of professional compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children (WWC) Check (valid for 5 years) prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: For placements undertaken interstate a valid WWC Check is required for that state.
The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is a national test required by the Federal Government that all pre-service teachers must complete to be able to graduate and register as a teacher. The test is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). You are able to sit the test up to three times before you need to seek further approval to complete a fourth or fifth (final) attempt. Please note that you are required to be physically in Australia to undertake this test at a test centre. Counselling and support for those failing the test will be available.
You are able to sit your LANTITE test before you enrol in your degree. This will provide you with the result early. If you are not successful on your first attempt, this will enable you and your lecturers to identify the areas you need to focus on in your studies. You are encouraged to complete your LANTITE test by the end of your first year of your studies.
Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information, including the cost of the test.
For the Primary and Early Childhood Education stream, some child care centres may require you to provide evidence of vaccination prior to undertaking professional experience.
*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most relevant recent intake period.
The student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this program.
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.
The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2024 for each stream are as follows:
Plan title |
Plan code |
ATAR* |
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Bachelor of Education (Primary) | BP320 | 71.10* |
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Disability Inclusion) | BP320PDI | Not published* |
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) | BP320PEC | 70.45* |
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport) | BP320PPE | Not published* |
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including considerations of any adjustments).
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Program entry into BP320 is based on academic merit and non-academic attributes that are considered important for a teaching career and consistent with university and government requirements.
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 70% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
You are required to complete the online Casper test.
As part of the requirements for many initial teacher training programs in Victoria, this test assesses your non-academic personal and professional attributes.
To register for your sitting and further information about the test, visit Acuity Insights. Please ensure the correct RMIT program has been added to your distribution list.
Please ensure you meet VTAC deadlines for each offer round.
To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
If you are successful in obtaining a place in this program, you must meet a number of professional compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children (WWC) Check (valid for 5 years) prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: For placements undertaken interstate a valid WWC Check is required for that state.
The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is a national test required by the Federal Government that all pre-service teachers must complete to be able to graduate and register as a teacher. The test is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). You are able to sit the test up to three times before you need to seek further approval to complete a fourth or fifth (final) attempt. Please note that you are required to be physically in Australia to undertake this test at a test centre. Counselling and support for those failing the test will be available.
You are able to sit your LANTITE test before you enrol in your degree. This will provide you with the result early. If you are not successful on your first attempt, this will enable you and your lecturers to identify the areas you need to focus on in your studies. You are encouraged to complete your LANTITE test by the end of your first year of your studies.
Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information, including the cost of the test.
For the Primary and Early Childhood Education stream, some child care centres may require you to provide evidence of vaccination prior to undertaking professional experience.
*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
When you successfully complete this degree, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.
You can gain entry to this degree from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.
In 2024, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,445 to AU$16,323*.
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2024. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2024 |
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Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,445 per standard year $555 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology | $8,948 per standard year $1,118 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $12,720 per standard year $1,590 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $16,323 per standard year $2,040 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
The annual tuition fee for 2024 is AU$31,680.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2024 commencement is AU$135,360.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
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RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.