Bachelor of Education (Primary)

About the course

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) prepares you to teach in primary schools, building strong foundations in curriculum, pedagogy and inclusive classroom practice. You’ll complete extensive professional experience (including 85 days of placement) and develop communication and facilitation skills for diverse learning contexts, including regional, rural and remote communities and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes. This is an undergraduate teaching qualification in Education & Teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers as primary school teachers and education professionals in government and non-government schools. The degree’s substantial classroom placements support readiness for professional practice, including work in urban, regional, rural and remote communities. You may also move into roles supporting learning and student wellbeing, community and Indigenous education initiatives, or further study pathways in education. This is a bachelor-level qualification in Education & Teaching.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)