Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Western Australia.
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 The University of Notre Dame 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 | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year builds foundations in education alongside Notre Dame's Core Curriculum. You study child development and learning, classroom diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, and the primary discipline areas you will teach (English, mathematics, science and the arts), framed by Core philosophy, ethics and theology units. An early school observation block gets you into classrooms from the start. Second and third year are organised around curriculum and pedagogy: how to teach English, how to teach mathematics, how to teach humanities and social sciences, science, the arts, health and physical education. Each curriculum pair feeds into supervised placement blocks in Fremantle, Perth or Sydney primary schools. Small cohorts mean close mentoring from teaching staff. Final year is the longest placement block, the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and a final Teaching Performance Assessment. On graduation you are eligible to apply for registration with the relevant state teacher regulator (TRBWA in WA, NESA in NSW) and begin teaching.
Example first-year subjects
- Child Development and Learning
- Foundations of Education
- English Curriculum and Pedagogy 1
- Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy 1
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Introduction to Ethics (Core)
How you will be assessed
- Supervised placement reports and mentor-teacher assessments
- Lesson and unit-plan portfolios
- Teaching Performance Assessment in the final year
- Essays on pedagogy and education theory
- LANTITE literacy and numeracy test
- Reflective practice journals from placement
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 WA or NSW government primary school
- Classroom teacher in a Catholic primary school
- Teacher in an independent or low-fee faith-based school
- Relief or casual teacher on the state register
- Specialist teacher (literacy, numeracy, EAL/D)
- Rural and regional primary teaching positions
- Education support or tutoring 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 move directly into permanent or contract teaching positions in government, Catholic and independent primary schools, with Notre Dame's Catholic identity valued by Catholic education systems. Postgraduate options include the Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, and specialist masters in special needs, literacy or religious education. Experienced teachers can progress to level-three classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, deputy 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 volunteering
- 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 a classroom
- Those drawn to small cohorts and close mentoring from staff
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 The University of Notre Dame Australia handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/notre-dame/bachelor-of-education-primary.