Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Federation University Australia, Victoria.
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 Federation University Australia 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 | VTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official VTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year introduces foundational subjects in education (development and learning, Indigenous education, classroom diversity and inclusion) plus discipline subjects in literacy, numeracy, science and the arts as you will teach them. You also complete an introductory school observation block. Second and third year build subject-by-subject pedagogy: how to teach English, how to teach mathematics, how to teach HASS, how to teach the arts and PE, plus health and wellbeing. Each subject pair feeds into supervised placement blocks in Victorian primary schools. By end of year three you have completed at least 40 days of placement. Final year is the longest placement (typically 60+ days), the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and the final Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). On graduation you are eligible to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and begin teaching.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Education
- Learning and Development
- Literacy in the Primary Years
- Numeracy in the Primary Years
- Indigenous Education
- Introduction to Classroom Practice
How you will be assessed
- Supervised placement reports and mentor-teacher assessments
- Lesson and unit-plan portfolios
- Teaching Performance Assessment in the final year
- Written essays on pedagogy and education theory
- LANTITE literacy and numeracy test
- Reflective practice journals
- Group curriculum-design projects
Placement and industry experience
Total supervised teaching practice across the four-year degree is at least 80 days, in line with AITSL requirements. Placements are arranged across Victorian primary schools by the Federation placement office and run in both metropolitan and regional schools. Students complete the final Teaching Performance Assessment in their last placement and must pass the LANTITE test of personal literacy and numeracy before graduation. The degree leads directly to VIT registration and a permission-to-teach pathway.
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
- 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: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/jobs/primary-school-teacher. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Most graduates go straight into permanent or contract teaching positions across Victorian government, Catholic and independent primary schools. Postgrad options include the Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, specialist masters in special education, gifted education or wellbeing, and graduate certificates in school leadership. Top teachers can progress to leading-teacher, learning-specialist, assistant-principal and principal roles.
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
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Federation University Australia handbook and on VTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/federation/bachelor-of-education-primary.