Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)
at Adelaide University, South Australia.
A four-year honours primary teaching degree at Magill and Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier and Whyalla (ranks shown are for the metropolitan offering; Mount Gambier's 2026 figure was 70.45 and Whyalla's 71.65), accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Only the Semester 1, 2026 rank exists (first intake 2026); the 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 80. No SACE prerequisites.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Adelaide University Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.30 | adelaide.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students learn to teach Reception to Year 6, exploring educational philosophies and teaching methods, creating safe, inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms, and using digital tools and technologies for teaching, with specialisation options.
Placement and industry experience
Students gain practical classroom experience through professional experience placements in schools from their first year.
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
- Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
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: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for teacher registration in South Australia with the Teachers Registration Board; additional criteria may apply.
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 selection ranks on the Adelaide University website and on SATAC before applying.