Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)

Domestic students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
SATAC code: ABP223; ABP224 Mt Gambier; ABP225 Whyalla
Entry scores:
• 2026 cut-offs — Year 12 (ATAR-based): 70
• 2027 guaranteed entry — Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based): 80
• 2027 guaranteed entry — Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based): A, A, B
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
• Work and life experience — Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR Qualify for special entry
• Essential requirements — Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.
ATAR profile (2026 Semester 1 intake, ATAR-based offers):
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 98.95, selection rank 99.55
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 80.13, selection rank 82.83
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 61.7, selection rank 70.3
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 95.3, selection rank 99.55
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 75.15, selection rank 82.8
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 67.95, selection rank 70.45
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 90.55, selection rank 96
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 74.25, selection rank 82.55
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 62.75, selection rank 71.65

International students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
• Essential requirements — Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.
Indicative academic entry requirements by country:
• Australia — ATAR: 75
• Canada — Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 70%
• China — Gaokao: 65%
• Denmark — Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma): 4 (Fair)
• France — French Baccalaureate: 11.5
• Global — International Baccalaureate: 26
• Hong Kong — Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 17
• India — CBSE and CISCE: 70
• India — State Board Examinations: 80
• Indonesia — SMA III: 78%
• Kenya — Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+
• Malaysia — Matrikulasi: 2.78
• Malaysia — Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): 2.78
• Malaysia — United Entrance Certificate (UEC): 25
• Norway — Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering: 3.6
• Phillippines — High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12: 87%
• Singapore — Singapore GCE Advanced Levels: 8
• South Korea — College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 320
• Sri Lanka — GCE A Levels: 9
• Sweden — Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: 14.0
• Taiwan — GSAT %: 65%
• Taiwan GSAT — Score out of 60: 36
• Thailand — Matayom 6: 3.40
• UK / Global — GCE Advanced Levels: 8
• USA / Global — Advanced Placement (AP): 8
• USA / Global — America College Test (ACT): 22
• USA / Global — Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): 1130
• Vietnam — Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12): 8
English language requirements (achieved within the two years before admission):
• IELTS Overall 7
• IELTS Reading 7
• IELTS Listening 7
• IELTS Speaking 7
• IELTS Writing 7

You'll graduate with a qualification recognised by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, enabling you to work as:
• Reception to Year 6 teacher in primary schools within Australia and other select countries
The honours qualification helps you stand out and enhances your employment prospects.