Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts
Award abbreviation: BEd/BA
QTAC code: 017001
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AE301
CRICOS code: 056382G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Arts knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
- Opportunity to work in local schools
- Undertake studies in two teaching areas
Earn two degrees in only four years to become an arts discipline teacher in middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school.
This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school/education sites. The arts component develops a background in chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curriculum studies in secondary schools. You study two teaching areas from civics, English, geography, history, maths, science, and studies of society and the environment. Classroom field experiences start in your second year of study.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Program requirements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, positions in government, media, commerce, industry.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses including 29 required courses and 3 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Select and complete majors and minors as per the list of major and minor study combinations below.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
- Complete a minimum of 16 weeks supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 20 days of wider field experience.
In order to commence field experience placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field experience components of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend field education placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Students completing a minor from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education must complete all electives (3) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Students completing a major in History must select HIS100 and HIS140 as the introductory courses for their major.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Compatible major and minor combinations
| Major | Minor options |
|---|---|
| English | Mathematics, Science or Studies of Society (SOSE) |
| Geography | English, Mathematics or Science |
| History | English, Mathematics or Science |
Program structure
Year 1
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Please note: One core course must be studied in each Semester.
Required course: (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Major courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen Major study area.
Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your compatible Minor Study area.
Year 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| EDU201 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| EDU202 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics | |||
| EDU210 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| EDU220 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| EDU221 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction |
Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Please note: Elective courses must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 3
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU301 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature | |||
| EDU310 Politics and the Media | |||
| EDU330 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCS130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.
Major courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Major study area.
Minor course: (1)
Select 2 courses from your compatible Minor Study area.
Elective Course (1):
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Year 4
Required courses: (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU312 Applied Research Methods |
Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 Education Elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| EDU303 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| EDU304 Accounting for Business | |||
| EDU305 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| EDU313 Strategic Management | |||
| EDU314 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| EDU340 Economics for Business | |||
| EDU341 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| EDU351 Principles of International Business | |||
| EDU371 Cross-Cultural Management |
Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors and electives) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.
Major courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen Major study area.
Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from your compatible Minor Study area.
TOTAL UNITS 384
The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au