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Primary Education
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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.
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“ 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. ”
Undergraduate
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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Come visit
Get a taste of the Southern Cross University experience through our webinars, campus tours and info sessions.
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Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Alternative pathways
No matter where you're starting from, our pathway programs, Diplomas and English language courses can help you get there.
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Ready to see where Education can take you?
Explore your study options, connect with our team and take the next step towards your future career.
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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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