- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Requirements for placements
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 017011
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BBus
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: BE301
CRICOS code: 056384E
Program overview
This combined program provides you with the professional knowledge and skills, and discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) phases of learning.
In the education component of the program, you undertake courses on campus, as well as at a variety of school and other education sites. Classroom field experiences commence in your second year of study, ensuring you gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the program.
In the business component of the degree you will study courses in your chosen teaching disciplines. You will learn how to draw on discipline knowledge to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as in integrated curriculum structures that are based on enquiry and problem-solving within ‘real-world’ or ‘life-like’ contexts. You will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. Other general and discipline-specific memberships may also be available, depending on study specialisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates can teach in business areas in secondary schools and training organisations. Knowledge acquired through the business component of the program is also transferable across many careers in the public and private sectors.
Special features
- opportunity to work with local schools
- a limited intake means smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
- knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
Program structure
The Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business program consists of 15 courses in the Bachelor of Education (professional studies) and 15 courses in the Bachelor of Business (discipline studies), and 2 core courses.
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Contexts of Disability and Differences
COR110 Communication and Thought
Education courses
13 required courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Becoming a Teacher
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU202 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU210 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU220 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU221 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU301 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU310 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU311 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU330 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
SCS130 Senior Phase Curriculum
Plus select 2 education elective courses from:
EDU302 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU303 E-Learning Leader
EDU304 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Internship
EDU313 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU314 Learning Choices
EDU340 Workplace Learning 5
EDU341 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU351 Teaching Mathematics
EDU371 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
Business courses
Business foundation courses #
7 required courses:
ACC106 Contexts of Disability and Differences
ACC108 Accounting Principles
BUS101 ICT for Financial Professionals
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS105
Major teaching area/Minor teaching area combination
Plus 8 courses from 1 of the following areas:
- Accounting Education/Business Education
- Accounting Education/ICT Education
- Business Education/ICT Education
- ICT Education/Business Education
# 4 Business Foundation Courses also contribute to the Major Teaching Area/Minor Teaching Area combinations in addition to the 8 discipline specific courses. These courses are indicated with an # in the program structures.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Requirements for placements:
The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.
Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).
- Blue Cards and how to apply
Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au