Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Deakin University, Victoria.
A four-year VIT-accredited primary teaching degree at Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool. Deakin reports the lowest selection rank as not published (N/P) for this course; selection also uses the Casper test. VCE prerequisites are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL (or 35 in EAL) and Units 1 and 2 in two units of any mathematics (or any Units 3 and 4 mathematics).
Lowest selection rank
Deakin has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students learn to teach the Foundation to Year 6 curriculum, including mathematics, science, the arts, humanities, health and physical education, and literacy. Deakin embeds the Berry Street Education Model, a trauma-informed approach, into its initial teacher education degrees.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete more than 80 days of supervised professional experience placements in schools, supported by Deakin's Professional Experience team.
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
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Typical first jobs
- Classroom teacher in Victorian government primary school
- Classroom teacher in Catholic Education Melbourne or independent school
- Rural and remote teaching positions across Victorian regional networks
- Casual relief teacher (CRT) on Victorian state register
- Specialist teacher (literacy, numeracy, EAL/D, PE, music)
- Out-of-school-hours or early childhood educator (with extra qualifications)
- Tutoring and educational publishing roles
Graduate starting salary
$78,000 - $89,000 per year
Source: jobsandskills.gov.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates can register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and teach in government, Catholic and independent primary schools; interstate registration may need extra documentation.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with kids and have done volunteer or tutoring work
- Patient communicators who can break ideas down clearly
- Organised people who can plan a week's lessons in advance
- Resilient students who handle the emotional load of classrooms
- Strong writers and confident speakers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public speaking or being in front of a class
- People who want a desk-based corporate role
- Those uncomfortable with extensive placement requirements
- Students who struggle with LANTITE-level literacy or numeracy
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Education (Primary) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Deakin University website and on VTAC before applying.