Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Griffith University, Queensland.
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 Griffith University 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 | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year introduces foundational education courses (child development and learning, Indigenous education, classroom diversity and inclusion) plus discipline courses in literacy, numeracy, science and the arts as you will teach them. You complete an introductory school observation block. Teaching is mainly at the Mount Gravatt, Logan and Gold Coast campuses. Second and third years build subject-by-subject pedagogy: how to teach English, mathematics, HASS, science, the arts and health and physical education, plus wellbeing and behaviour management. Each course pair feeds into supervised placement blocks in Queensland primary schools, including high-need and regional settings. By the end of third year you have completed a substantial share of the required practicum. Final year is the longest placement, the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and the final Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). Supervised practice totals at least 80 days across the degree as required by AITSL. On graduation you are eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers 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
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 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: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates go straight into permanent or contract teaching across Queensland government, Catholic and independent primary schools, with strong demand in growth corridors around Logan and the Gold Coast. Postgraduate options include the Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, and specialist study in special education, literacy or wellbeing. Strong teachers progress to lead-teacher, head-of-curriculum, deputy-principal and principal roles.
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 ATAR cutoffs on the Griffith University handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/griffith/bachelor-of-education-primary.