Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education

UNDERGRADUATE

Unlock your potential to become a leader and make a lasting impact on future generations through education.

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Various*

Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Part-time 8 years
Next intake:
February
Location:
Bundoora
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

See admissions

Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Fees:

AU$33,600 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February
Location:
Bundoora

Overview

Whether you're passionate about primary, secondary, or early childhood education, this course equips you with the tools to make a meaningful difference in young lives.

The Bachelor of Education offers a perfect blend of the latest educational theories with practical, hands-on experience, providing you with a strong foundation to excel in the challenging, yet rewarding, world of teaching.

At RMIT, you get to decide what kind of teacher you’d like to be, with a choice from:

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Prepare yourself for a career as a specialist primary teacher and gain globally transferrable skills and knowledge.

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)

Be equipped to foster the developmental milestones of children from birth to age 12.

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

Extend your teaching capabilities to classes from Year 7 through to VCE, with a focus on subject-specific secondary teaching.

Whichever path you choose, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience through professional placements in a range of settings, learning to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs.

You'll develop the skills and confidence to inspire and motivate students of all ages, all while discovering your unique teaching style.

By the time you graduate, you'll be well-prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow's classrooms as a specialist primary teacher, or a primary education generalist and specialist in either early childhood education or secondary teaching.

Why choose education at RMIT?

Expert academics

Learn in small classes from recognised leaders in primary education across all disciplines.

Hands-on experience

Undertake at least 80 or 120 days of supervised professional experience, with opportunities to train in a range of settings.

Fully accredited

Accredited* by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). The Primary and Early Childhood stream is also accredited by the ACECQA.

*The Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) is not yet accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Choose your specialisation

RMIT's Bachelor of Education allows you to focus just on primary teaching, or you can branch out into early childhood education or secondary teaching as well.

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

This stream prepares you for a career as a specialist primary teacher, equipping you with the globally transferable skills and knowledge needed to inspire young learners in their foundational years. You'll choose one from two main areas of focus as well as a minor in a specific discipline area.

Throughout your study, you will complete a minimum of 80 days' supervised placement in schools and other educational settings.

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)

This stream is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to foster the developmental milestones of children from birth to age 12. You'll be trained to create nurturing and stimulating environments that support children's growth and learning.

Throughout your study, you will complete a minimum of 120 days' supervised placement in a diverse range of settings, including school environments, birth-to-35-month contexts, and before-school (3 to 5 years) settings.

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

Not only does this stream give you a broad knowledge of learning, teaching, curriculum and assessment as a primary generalist, it also provides specialised focus on subject-specific secondary teaching. You'll extend your teaching capabilities to classes from Year 7 through to VCE, with in-depth knowledge and expertise in your chosen area, whether it be biology, English, mathematics, physical education, or psychology.

Throughout your study, you will complete a minimum of 80 days' supervised placement in schools and other educational settings.

Details

Learning and teaching

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.

Assessment methods

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. 

Learning at RMIT

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. 

There is an additional 40 days (minimum) of supervised placement 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.

Global work, exchange and study experiences

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 for each stream:

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

In the Primary stream, you'll choose one area of focus:

  • Health and Physical Education
  • Generalist Primary Education—in this option, you will also choose one of the following areas, in which you will develop skills and expertise as a curriculum leader:
    • Literacy
    • Numeracy
    • STEM education

You'll then complement your chosen area of focus with one minor from the following:

  • Health and Physical Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Student Wellbeing
  • Inclusive Education
  • Working multi-lingually
  • The Arts for Education
  • STEM for Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)

In this stream, you'll cover many of the same core subjects as the Primary stream, but you'll also undertake some subjects specific to early childhood learning and development, such as language development and literacy in the early years, the role of play in early childhood curriculum, the importance of partnership with parents and community to achieve best practice for children in early childhood education and care contexts, and more.

You'll also complete a minimum of 120 days of supervised professional practice across early childhood and primary settings.

Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)

Upon enrolling in this stream, you will select and complete a series of subjects in one of the following five major teaching areas (6 subjects across 4 years), which will allow you to teach the curriculum to a range of classes from Year 7 through to VCE:

  • biology
  • English
  • mathematics
  • physical education
  • psychology

If you wish to select mathematics as your teaching area of focus, it is strongly recommended that you have completed VCE Mathematics (Methods) at a Year 12 level.

In Year Four, you have the option of taking up a sports coaching internship—you will complete a minimum of 36 hours in a relevant sporting organisation or exercise setting (e.g., school, community, fitness, health, professional, or corporate).

Course structure

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 one of the following plans:

  • BP320P24 Bachelor of Education (Primary)
  • BP320PEC24 Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)
  • BP320PSE Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary).
Bachelor of Education
Program code: BP320

Title
Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
BP320
098532F
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
Plan code
BP320
CRICOS
098532F
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time
BP320
098532F
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time
Plan code
BP320
CRICOS
098532F
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-time; 8 years Part-time
BP320P24
113709A
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-time; 8 years Part-time
Plan code
BP320P24
CRICOS
113709A
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-time
BP320P24
113709A
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-time
Plan code
BP320P24
CRICOS
113709A
Bachelor of Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated)
BP320PDI
098533E
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated)
Plan code
BP320PDI
CRICOS
098533E
Bachelor of Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time
BP320PDI
098533E
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time
Plan code
BP320PDI
CRICOS
098533E
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
BP320PEC
098534D
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
Plan code
BP320PEC
CRICOS
098534D
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time
BP320PEC
098534D
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time
Plan code
BP320PEC
CRICOS
098534D
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)
Bundoora Campus
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
BP320PEC24
113708B
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Plan code
BP320PEC24
CRICOS
113708B
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)
Bundoora Campus
4 years full-time
BP320PEC24
113708B
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years full-time
Plan code
BP320PEC24
CRICOS
113708B
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
BP320PPE
098535C
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time; 3.5 years Full-Time (accelerated) or 8 years Part-Time
Plan code
BP320PPE
CRICOS
098535C
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-Time
BP320PPE
098535C
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-Time
Plan code
BP320PPE
CRICOS
098535C
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-time; 8 years Part-time
BP320PSE
116298B
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-time; 8 years Part-time
Plan code
BP320PSE
CRICOS
116298B
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
Bundoora Campus
4 years Full-time
BP320PSE
116298B
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years Full-time
Plan code
BP320PSE
CRICOS
116298B

Contact hours and study load

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.

Career

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:

  • Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria)
  • Catholic Education Office
  • independent schools
  • early childhood centres
  • cultural organisations
  • professional associations
  • community service organisations.

This degree provides you with globally transferrable skills and a qualification that can see you practising as a teacher both in Australia and overseas.

The Bachelor Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) are accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

The Primary and Secondary stream is not yet accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

The Primary and Early Childhood Education stream is also accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Entry requirements and admissions

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) with an ATAR (or equivalent) of 70, inclusive of selection rank adjustments.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
  • a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)

or equivalent studies.

AND

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

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4:

  • satisfactory completion of any Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

Rankings and adjustment factors

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.

Selection task

You must satisfactorily complete the RMIT Teaching Suitability Assessment. The assessment is designed to evaluate your non-academic attributes that are important for the teaching profession.

Please visit the Teaching Suitability Assessment page to find out more information and complete the assessment by the specified deadline.

2024 ATAR*

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*

Bachelor of Education (Primary)  BP320P24 71.10*
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)  BP320PEC24 70.45*

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including considerations of any adjustments).


 

Selection criteria by applicant type

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.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

  • A study score of 40 in English (EAL) equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 35 in one but no more than two of English other than EAL equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 30 in one but no more than two of any Mathematics equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of any LOTE equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, Health And Human Development, Legal Studies, any Music, Outdoor And Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Art Making and Exhibiting or Sociology equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • Overall maximum of 8 points.

Regional adjustments

  • RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR. 
  • Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

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:

  • Advanced Diploma: 81
  • Diploma: 72
  • Certificate IV: 54

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

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:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

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. 

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

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:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

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.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

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:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Subject adjustments

  • A study score of 40 in English (EAL) equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 35 in one but no more than two of English other than EAL equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 30 in one but no more than two of any Mathematics equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of any LOTE equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • A study score of 20 in one but no more than three of Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, Health And Human Development, Legal Studies, any Music, Outdoor And Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Art Making and Exhibiting or Sociology equals 1.5 aggregate points per study. 
  • Overall maximum of 8 points.

Regional adjustments

  • RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR. 
  • Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Additional 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.

Working With Children Check*

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.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students*

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 the LANTITE 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 must attempt the LANTITE by the end of your first year of your studies, and must pass the test by the end of your second year to progress to third year.

Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information, including the cost of the test.

Vaccination*

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. 

Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program

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:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

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.

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.

Entry score calculator
Minimum Score Required

Don’t meet the requirements?

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

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4:

  • satisfactory completion of any Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

RMIT Teaching Suitability Assessment

You must satisfactorily complete the RMIT Teaching Suitability Assessment. The assessment is designed to evaluate your non-academic attributes that are important for the teaching profession.

Please visit Teaching Suitability Assessment to find out more, and complete the assessment by the specified deadline.

To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking)

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Additional 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.

Working With Children Check*

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.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students*

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 the LANTITE 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 must attempt your LANTITE by the end of your first year of your studies, and must pass the test by the end of your second year to progress to third year.

Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information, including the cost of the test.

Vaccination*

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. 

Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program

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:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

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.

If you have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 such as VCE, you can find the ATAR for your RMIT course on our admissions transparency page.

*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.

Pathways

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Understanding pathways

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.

Fees

2025 indicative fees

In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992*.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025*.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

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.

Defer your payment

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.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

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.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

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 2025. 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.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2025 for commencing students

Student contribution band by course (subject)

Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2025

Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture $4,627 per standard year
$578 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 $9,314 per standard year
$1,164 per standard (12 credit point) course
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $13,241 per standard year
$1,655 per standard (12 credit point) course
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture $16,992 per standard year
$2,124 per standard (12 credit point) course

Student Learning Entitlement

On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

  • The SLE allows students 7 years of full-time subsidised study in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
  • Your total SLE amount will be reduced in accordance with your overall study load in a CSP. 
  • Once you have utilised all your SLE, you can not longer study in a CSP.

For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.

HECS-HELP Loans

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.

SA-HELP Loans

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.

How does a HELP loan work?

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.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

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 2025 is $365.

Materials fees

You may also be required to purchase other items related to this course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

While we make every effort to ensure that materials fees are kept to a minimum and are competitive with alternative suppliers, material fees are not compulsory and you may choose to purchase these items independently.

For more information about material and other fees for this course, see additional fees and expenses.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

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 2025 is $365.

Material fees

You may also be required to purchase other items related to this course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

While we make every effort to ensure that materials fees are kept to a minimum and are competitive with alternative suppliers, material fees are not compulsory and you may choose to purchase these items independently.

For more information about material and other fees for this course, see additional fees and expenses.

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Looking for answers or more general information?

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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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 - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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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.