Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Queensland University of Technology, 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 Queensland University of Technology 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 the foundations of teaching and learning: child development and educational psychology, the Australian Curriculum, classroom and behaviour management, and an introduction to literacy and numeracy teaching. QUT places you in schools early through observation and short professional-experience days. Second and third years build curriculum and pedagogy across the primary learning areas: English and literacy, mathematics and numeracy, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts, health and physical education, and technologies. You also study inclusive education, First Nations perspectives and assessment, with increasing time on supervised practicum in real classrooms across diverse Queensland schools. Fourth year focuses on becoming a graduate-ready teacher, with advanced curriculum units, professional practice and an extended final placement. You must demonstrate the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and pass the national literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education students before graduating.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Education and Teaching
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Introduction to the Australian Curriculum
- Teaching Early Literacy
- Teaching Early Numeracy
- Professional Experience 1 (School Placement)
How you will be assessed
- Supervised practicum assessment and mentor-teacher reports
- Lesson and unit plans aligned to the Australian Curriculum
- Written essays on educational theory and policy
- Resource portfolios and teaching demonstrations
- Case studies of student learning and assessment
- Reflective journals after placement blocks
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
- Primary classroom teacher in a Queensland government school
- Teacher in Catholic or independent primary schools
- Relief or supply teacher
- Graduate teacher in rural and remote Queensland
- Specialist support teacher (literacy or numeracy)
- Early-years or upper-primary classroom teacher
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
Graduates apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in government, Catholic and independent primary schools. The degree is accredited against AITSL standards, and registration is recognised across other Australian states and territories. Experienced teachers can move into curriculum coordination, leading-teacher, deputy and principal roles, or specialise through a Master of Education in areas such as special education, leadership or literacy.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who genuinely enjoy working with children
- Patient, organised students who can manage a classroom
- Strong communicators across speaking, writing and listening
- Those willing to commit to extended unpaid placements
- Learners who can balance broad curriculum content
It is probably not for you if
- Students uncomfortable being observed and assessed while teaching
- Those who dislike planning, paperwork and reflection
- People wanting a desk-based, low-contact role
- Anyone unwilling to travel for school placements
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Education (Primary) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Queensland University of Technology handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/qut/bachelor-of-education-primary.