Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
A four-year primary teaching degree at St Lucia, preparing graduates to teach Prep to Year 6, with 80 days of supervised professional experience. Prerequisites are English and one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C).
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 UQ Bachelor of Education (Primary) 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 | 75.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 75.05 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
The degree covers all learning areas of the Australian Curriculum alongside teaching and learning, child development, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous education. Students are in schools from first year, observing and supporting teaching, and the program builds towards a final placement in which they take substantial responsibility for a class. To graduate, students must pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 80 days of supervised and assessed professional experience across the program, with placements in Ipswich, Brisbane and south-east Queensland and the option of a rural placement. A current Blue Card is required before practicum.
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
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Typical first jobs
- Classroom teacher (P-6) in Queensland Department of Education state schools
- Classroom teacher in Brisbane Catholic Education, Townsville Catholic Education and other diocesan systems
- Independent school classroom teacher (Anglican Schools Commission, ISQ network)
- Casual or temporary teacher building toward permanency
- Rural and remote teacher under the Beyond the Range program
- Learning support or special-education teacher (with appropriate stream)
Graduate starting salary
$80,000 - $88,000 per year
Source: education.qld.gov.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and teach in state, Catholic and independent primary schools. An Honours version of the degree is also offered.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with P-6 children and managing busy classrooms
- Those willing to live and teach in rural Queensland for placement (or full-time work)
- People comfortable being observed and evaluated by supervising teachers
- Students who can balance theoretical readings with practical lesson preparation
- Those committed to a regulated profession with mandatory accreditation
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike formal lesson planning and reflective writing
- Those uncomfortable being observed in their work for extended periods
- Anyone hoping to avoid the LANTITE literacy and numeracy test
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.