Primary Education degrees

Graduates from a Bachelor of Education (Primary) in Queensland are qualified to teach students from Prep to Year 6.  

As a registered primary school teacher, you'll have the skills and experience to teach students in Prep to Year 6 classrooms in a variety of settings including, public, private, metropolitan, rural, remote and international schools. If you don't wish to work directly in the classroom, you can also find work as a private tutor, in learning support roles in higher education institutions such as TAFE colleges or universities, roles in community youth work, or as an academic advisor. 

No, you don't need prior teaching experience to start a primary education degree at UniSQ. The entry requirements focus on academic qualifications rather than work experience. You'll need to meet a minimum ATAR and subject pre-requisites in English, maths and a Year 12 science subject. 

 Most Bachelor of Primary Education degrees, including UniSQ’s Bachelor of Education (Primary), take four years to finish if you study full-time, with four subjects per semester. 

The Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Primary) takes half a year of full-time study. This degree, whilst not qualifying you to be a teacher, provides a great introduction to the concepts of primary school teaching.  

At UniSQ we offer a variety of flexible study options to ensure your study is practical for your career and for your specific goals. Regardless of how you choose to study, you'll experience the same level of support and opportunities to connect with others. 

The ATAR requirement for UniSQ's Bachelor of Education (Primary) is 66.00. However, you don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements. UniSQ also offers pathway programs if you don't meet direct entry requirements. 

UniSQ's Bachelor of Education (Primary) is designed to equip graduates with the confidence to teach primary school students in a variety of contexts across all learning areas. You'll learn from industry professionals and academics to develop sound knowledge of subject-matter, preparing you to teach within areas including arts, technology, humanities, maths, English, health and physical education, or science. 

You'll develop invaluable transferable skills including collaboration, organisation, adaptability, communication, empathy and patience, that can be applied across a range of professional contexts. You'll also complete 80 days of supervised placement in P-6 classrooms at a variety of locations, including rural, remote and international placements. 

UniSQ has over 800 placement partners supporting pre-service teachers across Queensland, interstate and overseas to ensure you'll get well prepared for the classroom with quality professional experience. We model the latest teaching approaches and innovative communication technologies to ensure maximum support for students in face-to-face and blended learning modes. 

UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for education and training learning resources (Good Universities Guide, 2025). You'll benefit from flexible study options, with the ability to study online, on-campus or a combination of both. You can tailor your subject enrolment to meet your needs by studying full-time, taking one subject at a time, or adding extra subjects when life allows.