Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
A four-year primary teaching degree at ECU Joondalup (ranks shown) and Bunbury (70.00 in 2026), with the lowest selection rank at ECU's 70.00 minimum for three intakes. There are no subject 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 ECU 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 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree prepares pre-service teachers for primary classrooms, combining curriculum and teaching studies with professional experience. ECU's partnerships with more than 850 schools and early learning centres give students placement experience in public, private, metropolitan, regional, rural and remote settings.
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
- Graduate primary teacher in a WA government school
- Primary teacher in a Catholic or independent school
- Relief or casual primary teacher building experience
- Regional or remote primary teacher
- Specialist support or literacy and numeracy teacher
- Education assistant progressing to a classroom role
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia and teach in government, Catholic and independent primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who genuinely enjoy working with young children
- Patient, organised communicators
- Students comfortable being observed and given feedback
- Those who can plan ahead and manage a busy classroom
- People committed to a clear, vocational career path
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public speaking or constant social contact
- Those unwilling to do extended unpaid practicum blocks
- People wanting an office-based or research-only role
- Students unable to meet registration and screening requirements
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Edith Cowan University website and on TISC before applying.