Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
A four-year primary teaching degree (Prep to Year 6) at Toowoomba (ranks shown), Springfield (66.10 in 2026) and online (68.00). 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 UniSQ 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 | 66.15 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 66.20 | 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 design and deliver effective teaching programs from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6 for a diverse range of learners, taught by staff with primary classroom experience. A Blue Card is required, and all students must pass every component of the LANTITE literacy and numeracy test before their final supervised placement.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 80 days of supervised placement in Prep to Year 6 classrooms, with options for rural, remote and international placements and alternative education settings.
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
- Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
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: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The degree is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, and graduates can apply for teacher registration and work in state, Catholic and independent 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
- 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 selection ranks on the University of Southern Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.