Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
A four-year primary teaching degree at Murdoch, with the lowest selection rank at Murdoch's 70.00 minimum for three intakes. Murdoch has no subject prerequisites beyond English competence; any listed subjects are recommendations only.
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 Murdoch Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) 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
Students build a foundation in the primary curriculum, learning to teach English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, and the arts. They can specialise in inclusive education, STEM, or Indonesian or Japanese teaching. Murdoch also offers Early Childhood and Primary, and Primary with Health and Physical Education, versions.
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
- Primary classroom teacher (Foundation to Year 6)
- Relief or casual teacher building toward a permanent role
- Education assistant or support teacher while finalising registration
- Specialist teacher in literacy, numeracy or the arts
- Teacher in a regional or remote WA school
- Outside-school-hours care or learning-support coordinator
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 primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who genuinely enjoy working with primary-aged children
- Patient, organised students who can plan and manage a busy classroom
- Those comfortable being observed and assessed during placements
- Confident communicators across literacy, numeracy and the arts
- Students willing to teach in regional or remote WA for early roles
It is probably not for you if
- People who want a desk-based or purely academic career
- Students uncomfortable with public speaking and constant scrutiny
- Those who dislike the high admin and planning load of teaching
- People unwilling to relocate for placement or graduate positions
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Murdoch University website and on TISC before applying.