Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at CQUniversity Australia, Queensland.
A four-year primary teaching degree studied online (ranks shown), at Rockhampton (63.95 in 2026), Mackay (62.70), Bundaberg, Cairns or Townsville. Prerequisites are English and one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C).
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 CQU Bachelor of Education (Primary) 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 | 62.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 62.60 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
Brush up on each prerequisite with our state-syllabus explainers and dot points.
What you will study
An initial teacher education course with embedded pathways, real-world opportunities and extensive practical placements, preparing graduates to teach from Foundation to Year 6. Students must meet the inherent, security and health requirements for teaching.
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.
Typical first jobs
- Primary classroom teacher (Foundation to Year 6)
- Relief or supply teacher building toward a permanent role
- Teacher in a regional, rural or remote Queensland school
- Specialist teacher in literacy, numeracy or a key learning area
- Education support or tutoring role while seeking a class
- Teacher aide progressing to registered teacher
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible for employment in primary schools from Foundation to Year 6 across Australia, after registering with the teacher regulator in their state.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who genuinely enjoy working with children
- Patient, organised students who can plan and adapt
- Those committed to teaching in regional or remote communities
- Self-directed learners suited to online study with local placements
- Confident communicators comfortable being observed and assessed
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public speaking and being watched while teaching
- Those wanting a desk-based or non-people-facing career
- People unwilling to complete extended unpaid placements
- Students seeking fast entry to a high-paying role
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the CQUniversity Australia website and on QTAC before applying.