Bachelor of Primary Education
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
A four-year primary teaching degree at UniSC Sunshine Coast (ranks shown), Moreton Bay (70.40 in 2026) and Fraser Coast (69.35). 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 UniSC Bachelor of Primary Education 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 | 72.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | 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
Students learn to plan, teach and assess in primary schools, building curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, the arts, health and physical education, history and geography, and working with children, families and communities. A Blue Card is required before professional experience, and students must pass the LANTITE literacy and numeracy test to graduate.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in full-time blocks in local schools, with rural and remote placements available for those who want them.
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
- Classroom teacher in a Queensland government primary school
- Classroom teacher in Catholic or independent schools
- Regional and remote teaching positions across Queensland
- Supply or relief teacher on the QCT register
- Specialist teacher (literacy, numeracy, EAL/D, PE, music)
- Learning-support or teacher-aide coordination roles
- Tutoring and educational publishing roles
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 Queensland College of Teachers and teach in state, Catholic and independent primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with children and have tutoring or volunteer experience
- 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
- Those open to placements in regional and remote schools
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 selection ranks on the University of the Sunshine Coast website and on QTAC before applying.