Primary Education - Southern Cross University

Inspire a lifelong love of learning

Primary teachers play an important role in helping children build confidence, curiosity and the foundations for future success. At Southern Cross University, you'll gain the knowledge, practical classroom experience and support to become a confident educator who can make a lasting impact.

Our accredited teaching degrees combine contemporary teaching practices with extensive professional experience placements, helping you connect theory with real-world learning. With flexible study options and focused six-week terms, you'll graduate ready to step into your first teaching role with confidence.

“ My uni experience has been supportive and transformative. Southern Cross University has allowed me to grow and flourish in many ways, helping me become organised, prepared and enthusiastic about learning, which is a crucial part of being a teacher. ”

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Why choose Primary Education with Southern Cross?

Top 400

We're rated in the top 400 universities worldwide in Education.

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

Graduate job-ready

Extensive and meaningful professional experience placements ensure that graduates are profession-ready.

Accredited degrees

Accreditation of all our teaching courses provides career opportunities in New South Wales, Queensland and across Australia.

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Get uni ready. Choose your best pathway

Preparing for Success Program

Over 18? This free 12-week pathway program will develop the study skills necessary for succss at university.

Transition to Uni

Graduating school and worried you might not get the ATAR you need? This free 6-week course will develop your academic skills to prepare you for uni.

Diplomas

Not ready to commit to Bachelor-level study? Start with a Diploma and build your pathway. Our Diplomas can fast‑track you into the second year of a range of Bachelor degrees if you choose to continue your studies.

English language programs

Choose a English language pathway program to suit your needs and work with our team to prepare yourself for your future.

A better way to learn

We’re always looking for a better way to do things. That’s why we’re delivering our courses in six-week terms.

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Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is developing outstanding teachers for the future, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate course options in childhood, primary, secondary, vocational education and training and higher education. Whether you join us for a teaching qualification, to build upon your existing professional experience, or to contribute to educational research, being a student at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Education makes you not only part of our professional network but also part of an education experience that matters.

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