Bachelor of Education (Primary)
at Western Sydney University, New South Wales.
A four-year (eight years part-time) primary teaching degree taught at Bankstown City. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is Mathematics Standard 2 (Band 4) or Mathematics Advanced. Students must pass the LANTITE literacy and numeracy test before the final professional experience placement.
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 WSU 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 | 68.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 70.05 | uac.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 UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The program combines primary curriculum units across the key learning areas with pedagogy, educational psychology, sociology for educators and teaching content knowledge, with particular emphasis on building capacity in literacy, numeracy and science. School-based professional experience placements run through the degree in a range of primary school settings. Students must meet the standard on the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) before the third year of study and before the final professional experience placement.
Placement and industry experience
Professional experience placements are completed in a variety of primary school settings across the degree. The LANTITE literacy and numeracy test must be passed before the third year of study, ahead of the final placement. Students also need a NSW Working with Children Check before going into schools.
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
- Initial teacher education program leading to NESA teacher accreditation
Typical first jobs
- Classroom teacher (K-6) in NSW Department of Education public schools
- Classroom teacher in NSW Catholic Schools (Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and others)
- Independent school classroom teacher (Anglican, Uniting Church and AIS network)
- Casual or temporary teacher building toward permanency
- Rural and remote teacher under NSW Beyond the Line program
- Learning support or special-education teacher (with appropriate stream)
Graduate starting salary
$80,000 - $88,000 per year
Source: education.nsw.gov.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates apply to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for teacher accreditation and can teach in government, Catholic and independent primary schools. Later options include Master of Education specialisations (for example in special education or leadership) and school leadership roles.
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 rural NSW 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 accreditation
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
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Education (Primary) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at WSU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Western Sydney University website and on UAC before applying.