Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at The University of Adelaide, South Australia.
An AITSL-accredited four-year teaching degree leading to registration as a primary classroom teacher. Includes more than 80 days of supervised practicum across diverse school settings.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Education (Primary). We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year at the University of Adelaide introduces educational psychology and child development, foundations of teaching and learning, the Australian Curriculum, and introductory courses in literacy and numeracy teaching. You begin building professional knowledge and complete an early observation placement in a primary school. Middle years cover curriculum and pedagogy across the primary learning areas (English, mathematics, science, humanities, the arts, health and physical education), along with inclusive education, classroom management and assessment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and digital technologies are embedded, and supervised practicum placements increase in length and responsibility. Final year focuses on advanced pedagogy, evidence-informed practice and a sustained professional experience block where you take on near-full teaching loads under supervision. To meet AITSL and teacher-registration requirements you complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and the mandated professional-experience days. Graduates apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
Example first-year subjects
- Child Development and Learning
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning
- Introduction to Literacy Education
- Introduction to Numeracy and Mathematics Education
- The Australian Curriculum and Planning
- Professional Experience and Observation
How you will be assessed
- Supervised practicum reports and mentor evaluation
- Lesson and unit plans with rationales
- Essays and case studies on pedagogy and development
- Resource and assessment-design portfolios
- Literacy and numeracy assessment for teachers
- Reflective journals after professional-experience blocks
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as primary teachers in government, Catholic and independent schools after registration with the relevant state teacher regulator.
- Common destinations include classroom teaching from Foundation to Year 6, leading-teacher roles and curriculum coordination.
- Many alumni progress into deputy and principal positions, departmental policy roles or specialist literacy and numeracy support.
Professional accreditation
- AITSL accredited
- State teacher registration eligible (NESA, VIT, QCT, TRBSA, TRBWA, TRB TAS, TQI)
Typical first jobs
- Primary classroom teacher in a government school
- Primary teacher in a Catholic or independent school
- Relief or contract teacher across primary settings
- Rural and regional primary teacher in South Australia
- Specialist teacher in literacy, numeracy or the arts
- Learning-support or inclusive-education teacher
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates register with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (or the equivalent interstate regulator) and teach across government, Catholic and independent primary schools. Postgraduate options include a Master of Education in areas such as leadership, special and inclusive education, or literacy, and research Honours or a PhD for those moving into academic or policy work. Experienced teachers progress into lead-teacher, coordinator, deputy-principal and principal roles, or into curriculum and departmental policy positions.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who enjoy working with children and explaining ideas
- Patient, organised students who plan well
- Those comfortable being observed and receiving feedback
- People committed to a regulated, classroom-based profession
- Students willing to travel to varied placement schools
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public speaking or managing groups
- Those wanting a research-only or desk-based career
- People uncomfortable with extended supervised placements
- Students seeking a flexible, low-structure timetable
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Adelaide handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/adelaide/bachelor-of-education-primary.