Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at University of the Sunshine Coast, 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 University of the Sunshine Coast 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 foundational education subjects (child development and learning, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, diversity and inclusion) plus the discipline content you will teach in literacy, numeracy, science and the arts. You begin supervised school observation early, often in Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay or Fraser Coast schools close to your campus. Second and third year build subject-by-subject pedagogy: how to teach English, mathematics, science, HASS, the arts, health and physical education. Each block of study feeds into supervised professional-experience placements in Queensland primary schools, including regional and lower socio-economic settings that UniSC partners with across the wider region. Final year is the longest placement, the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and the final Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). On graduation you are eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and begin teaching.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development and Learning
- Literacy in the Primary Years
- Numeracy in the Primary Years
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Introduction to Professional Experience
How you will be assessed
- Supervised placement reports and mentor-teacher assessments
- Lesson and unit-plan portfolios
- Teaching Performance Assessment in the final year
- Written essays on pedagogy and education theory
- LANTITE literacy and numeracy test
- Reflective practice journals
- Group curriculum-design projects
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 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: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates go straight into permanent, contract or supply teaching across Queensland government, Catholic and independent primary schools, with strong demand in regional and remote areas. Postgraduate options include the Master of Education, masters in educational leadership, special and inclusive education or guidance and counselling, and graduate study toward learning-support and leadership roles. Top teachers progress to head of curriculum, deputy and principal positions.
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 ATAR cutoffs on the University of the Sunshine Coast handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usc/bachelor-of-education-primary.