Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at University of Southern Queensland, 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 Southern Queensland 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 foundations of education (child development and learning, inclusive education, Indigenous perspectives, the Australian Curriculum) alongside discipline subjects in literacy, numeracy, science and the arts as you will teach them. UniSQ delivers the degree on campus at Springfield, Ipswich and Toowoomba and fully online, so many regional students complete coursework externally while doing placement in a local school. You also complete an early observation block. Second and third year build subject-by-subject pedagogy: how to teach English, mathematics, science, HASS, health and physical education, the arts and technologies, plus behaviour management and assessment. Each pairing feeds into supervised placement blocks in Queensland primary schools, with online students placed near where they live. Final year is the longest placement, the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) and a final Teaching Performance Assessment. Total supervised practice across the degree exceeds 80 days. On graduation you are eligible for provisional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and can begin teaching.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development and Learning
- Literacy in the Early and Primary Years
- Numeracy in the Primary Years
- Indigenous Education and Perspectives
- Introduction to Professional Practice
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 and online forum tasks
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 state primary school
- Classroom teacher in Catholic or independent schools
- Rural and remote teaching positions across regional Queensland
- Supply or relief teacher on the Queensland register
- Specialist teacher (literacy, numeracy, EAL/D, the arts)
- Teaching roles in Indigenous and remote community schools
- Tutoring and educational support 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 straight into permanent or contract teaching across Queensland state, Catholic and independent primary schools, with strong demand in regional and remote areas. Postgraduate options at UniSQ include the Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership and graduate certificates in areas such as special education, guidance counselling and TESOL, many studied online while teaching. Experienced teachers progress to head-of-curriculum, deputy and principal roles.
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
- Regional and online learners who need to study while placed locally
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 Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-education-primary.