Build a bright future for young learners
Dream of helping children learn, grow and become their best selves? With a strong national demand, there’s never been a better time to start your career in Primary Education, and UTS are your perfect partner.
Our leading postgraduate qualification can be completed in as little as two years, giving you the knowledge, hands-on experience, skills and insights required by educators today. You’ll graduate with everything you need to succeed in real classrooms and help little learners go far.
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UTS is among the top 10 universities in Australia and the top 100 in the world for Education.
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It’s expected there will be a strong demand for primary teachers in the coming years.
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200+ partner schools
Get first-hand experience in a real classroom environment with our many partner schools across urban and regional NSW.
Study options
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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Course- 3 years full time
Study level
- Bachelor degree
Lowest selection rank
72.30
Location
City campus
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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Course- 4 years full time
Study level
- Combined bachelor
Lowest selection rank
91.55
Location
City campus
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Autumn Session 2025
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Combined honours
Location
City campus
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Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of International Studies
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Combined bachelor
Lowest selection rank
73.20
Location
City campus
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Combined bachelor
Lowest selection rank
96.05
Location
City campus
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Combined honours
Location
City campus
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Why study Primary Education?
- The Australian's Research Magazine listed UTS as their top Australian Research Institution for Teaching and Teacher Education in 2021
- Gain professional experience at one of our 200+ partner schools across both urban and rural NSW
- You will spend 60 full days in at least two primary schools for an intensive and closely supported professional experience.
- Career options include primary teaching (kindergarten to year 6) in a public or private school, in metropolitan or rural, local or international settings (subject to meeting relevant employer requirements).
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Help shape today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. Delivered at a postgraduate level, our programs blend research, theory and pedagogical best practice with hands-on learning through practical placements.
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Kick-start a meaningful career teaching the English language. Designed for learners with and without teaching qualifications, our programs will equip you with critical knowledge and skills you’ll need to teach children, teenagers and adults in Australia or abroad.
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