This innovative four-year degree will enable you to become a primary school teacher with a specialisation in the creative arts. On top of gaining practical experience of the educational theories used in today’s classrooms, you’ll develop a solid understanding of national literacy and numeracy requirements for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, while specifically focusing on subjects including visual arts, drama, music and dance.
During your second, third and fourth year of study, you’ll take a range of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units which are taught on-site in primary schools, offering you the opportunity to connect with students across all primary year levels in subjects including English, science, maths, health and PE, technologies, humanities and social sciences, as well as via a specific arts education internship. You’ll graduate ready to inspire children aged five to 12, using creativity, imagination and ingenuity.
Study a Bachelor of Primary Education (Creative Arts) at UC and you will:
gain appropriate scientific, literacy and numeracy knowledge
learn the theories and principles that are the foundation for educational practice in primary settings
demonstrate an understanding of student needs and differences, and the relevance of these to learning in inclusive, indigenous, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and mainstream settings
plan and develop appropriate teaching activities for students from a diverse range of backgrounds
develop and implement effective assessment strategies and carry out evaluation of teaching programs, resources and your own teaching
apply the required content knowledge for all primary school curriculum areas to teaching, assessment and reporting methods, alternate/enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies, and the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning
reflect on your practice and experiences, and engage in a process of continual improvement.
Career opportunities
Primary school teacher
Drama teacher
Visual arts teacher
Music teacher
Dance teacher
Principal
Deputy principal
Executive teacher
Special needs teacher
Gifted and talented teacher
Relief teacher
Private tutor
Schools policy adviser
Children’s services manager
OSHC coordinator (Out of School Hours Care)
Schools engagement coordinator
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
University of Canberra
11 Kirinari Street,
BRUCE,
Australian Capital Territory,
2617, CANBERRA, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
University of Canberra
11 Kirinari Street,
BRUCE,
Australian Capital Territory,
2617, CANBERRA, Australia
For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.
English Language Assessment Test results from one of the following English proficiency tests: To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.5, a score of not less than 8.0 in both speaking and listening, and no band score below 7.0., or an OET grade of B including any of the sub-tests, or TOEFL iBT with an overall score of Overall score of 102 with: R: 24; L: 24; S: 23; W: 27, or PTE Academic score of 73 with no skill score below 65.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Canberra has some of the highest graduate employment rates in Australia, combined with above average starting salaries.
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