Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Special features
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

QTAC code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably chemistry
CRICOS code: 056383F

Program overview

The overall purpose of the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science is to provide its graduates with the professional studies knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, in order to teach students in the middle (years 8 and 9) and senior phases of learning (years 10–12).

The purpose of the program is to develop teachers who draw on discipline knowledge in order to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as within integrated curriculum structures, which are based on inquiry and problem-solving within real-world or life-like contexts.

In this combined degree, which is designed to be completed in four years of full-time study, students are required to complete 32 x 12 unit courses, with 16 of these being professional studies and 16 being discipline studies. Field experience is an integral aspect of all professional studies courses reflecting the nexus between practice and theory.

Professional membership

Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. A range of other general and discipline-specific memberships is also available to graduates of these programs.

Career opportunities

• teacher in secondary schools
• teacher in training organisations
• careers in the related discipline

Special features

• opportunity to study two different areas, effectively doubling future career options
• opportunity to work with local schools
• teacher field experiences start in the fourth semester of study
• program has been developed with industry input
• University has strong industry links, for example, a fibre optic connection has been established with Chancellor State College
• smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
• innovation and creativity is a component of the program

Program structure

Science discipline courses (16)

Select 1 major teaching area (12 courses) from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- Marine Studies
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Physics
Plus select 1 minor teaching area (4 courses) from:
- Health
- Mathematics
- Science (available only with a Mathematics or Physical Education Major)
- Sustainability

or
a minor teaching area (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies

Note: Students taking this option will require personal assistance from a program adviser from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education when enrolling. 

Education courses (16)

Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

13 required courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU210 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU220 Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Assessment for Learning
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU311 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 2 Education elective courses from:
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Education for Sustainability
EDU304 Internship
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU313 Learning Choices
EDU314 Workplace Learning in VET
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU341 Mathematics Education for Early Learning
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
2. No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
3. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
4. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
5. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
9. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.

How to apply

Apply for an undergraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869,
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Education programs
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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