Bachelor of Health Physical Education (Primary)
at University of Notre Dame Australia
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Primary) prepares graduates to be high performing teachers in primary school settings who inspire students to become enthusiastic and successful lifelong learners.
Course Overview
The program includes an evidence-based foundation of contemporary educational studies, and the development of the professional skills of teaching and classroom management. The program prepares students to be specialist Health & Physical Education (HPE) teachers. Students will also complete six courses across English, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, and science to develop their capabilities as primary classroom teachers. Its extensive professional experience opportunities include 30 weeks of school-based practical experience, which fosters excellent integration of theory and practice as beginning teachers learn to plan, facilitate, and assess learning. This program will qualify you to educate students in Australian Catholic, independent, and government primary schools. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available.
UNDA Campus Life
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth (CRICOS: 01032F)
- A global community with students from across the world welcomed on campus
- Practical degrees with professional workplace experience
- International campuses in the bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi-campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth.
Notre Dame has a strong commitment to honouring the individual, and recognises that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. Notre Dame believes that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
Why choose the University of Notre Dame Australia
Undergraduate and postgraduate catagories
for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment – Good Universities Guide 2024
Australian university
by Times Higher Education in 2026
for student satisfaction
by the Australian Financial Review 2023
Entry Requirements for
– ATAR
Grade required for programs in School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Education (Sydney: Primary and Early Childhood programs, Fremantle)
– 70 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Education (Secondary degrees and double degrees, Fremantle)
– 80 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Law, School of Physiotherapy
– 90 or higher
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | Law – February, July – $42,695 Business – February, July – $34,356 Education – February, July – $36,401 Social Sciences – February, July – $34,078 Arts/ Science – February, July – $35,000-$41,471 Healthcare – February, July – $55,800-$83,997 |
| Undergraduate | Nursing – February, July – $38,818 Computing – February, July – $34,221 Education – February, July – $33,806-$37,490 Law – February, July – $40,785 Social Sciences – February, July – $32,849-$45,523 Healthcare – February, July – $38,222-$41,421 Business – February, July – $32,199-$40,256 Arts/Science – February, July – $34,371-$44,478 |
| *Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee. | |
Scholarships at University of Notre Dame Australia
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
