Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
A four-year primary teaching honours degree at UWA Perth (ranks shown) and Albany, with 85 days of professional experience from first semester. Applicants need English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade) and a satisfactory personal statement.
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 UWA Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) 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 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 80.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students develop in-depth knowledge of the primary curriculum and how children learn, and learn to create safe, inclusive and engaging classrooms, with a range of teaching strategies. Placements are supervised by practising teachers from the first semester.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 85 days of professional placement in schools across the degree, starting in their first semester, supervised by practising teachers.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as primary teachers in WA government, Catholic and independent schools after registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
- Common destinations include classroom teaching from Pre-Primary to Year 6 in the Department of Education WA, Catholic Education WA and AISWA member schools.
- Many alumni progress into deputy and principal positions, departmental policy roles or specialist literacy and numeracy support across Perth and regional WA.
Professional accreditation
- Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
Typical first jobs
- Classroom teacher (K-6) in Department of Education WA public schools
- Classroom teacher in Catholic Education WA schools (Perth and regional)
- Independent school classroom teacher (AISWA, Anglican, Uniting Church networks)
- Casual or temporary teacher building toward permanency in Perth metro
- Rural and remote teacher under the WA Country Teaching Program (Pilbara, Kimberley, Goldfields)
- Learning support or special-education teacher (with appropriate stream)
Graduate starting salary
$80,000 - $88,000 per year
Source: education.wa.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
The course is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, so graduates meet the requirements for provisional registration as teachers.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with K-6 children and managing busy classrooms
- Those willing to live and teach in regional WA 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 TRBWA registration
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 Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.