Bachelor of Primary Education
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A new four-year primary teaching degree for 2027 entry at Nathan, the Gold Coast and Logan, replacing the Bachelor of Education (70.25 at Nathan in 2025). Prerequisites are English and General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
Griffith 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 support learners from diverse backgrounds, create engaging and inclusive learning environments and respond to a wide range of educational needs in primary schools. Majors include English, education studies, health and physical education, music education, special and inclusive education, and STEM. A suitability card (Blue Card) is required, and students must pass the LANTITE literacy and numeracy test to graduate.
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
- Classroom teacher in a Queensland government primary school
- Classroom teacher in Brisbane Catholic Education or an independent school
- Rural and remote teaching positions across Queensland regional networks
- Supply or relief teacher on the Queensland 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
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and teach in state, Catholic and independent primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with children and have done tutoring or volunteer work
- Patient communicators who can break ideas down clearly
- Organised people who can plan a week of 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 selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.