- Develop skills and knowledge for training and teaching in private industry
- Further professional development for accredited teachers, trainers and educators
- Note: This program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Queensland; and is not available to school leavers
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education
Award abbreviation: BEd
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisite: Completion of one year full-time of an undergraduate degree (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 4 from a recognised tertiary institution—refer to Entry requirements
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge base for those interested in private industry training or teaching.
This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher and want to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer in private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.
To study to become a registered teacher, refer to the Bachelor of Education combined degrees, Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must satisfy one of the following entry requirements:
- 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
- AQF Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1 year full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- incomplete VET and higher education studies (ie VET Certificate III through to postgraduate qualifications) that collectively equates to 2 years full-time (or equivalent) study with a minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale) plus 3 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- a trade certificate (or equivalent) plus 5 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- relevant study or informal training of a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent)
Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.
Career opportunities
Private industry training or teaching, educational consultancy, community services, education policy development.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 24 courses which includes Core courses (2), 1 Education major (8), required courses (6), plus a major (8) in another discipline from any faculty or 2 minors (4) in another discipline from any faculty.
Program notes
- Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any other state in Australia.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
COR110 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Becoming a Teacher
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU221 Language and Literacies in Education
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU303 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU305 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU351 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU700 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU702 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU705 Professional Learning I
SCS230 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics
Pathway B
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR110 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Becoming a Teacher
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU221 Language and Literacies in Education
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU301 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU302 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU303 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU305 E-Learning Leader
EDU330 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU340 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU341 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU343 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU344 Teaching Mathematics
EDU351 Inclusive Practices and Intervention in Early Education
EDU370 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood
EDU371 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU372 Policy, Processes and Professional Practices
EDU373 Contexts of Disability and Differences
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Education study plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses
- Three (3) required introductory courses
- Three (3) required advanced courses:
EDU220 and EDU221 should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Independent Study | |||
| COR110 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCS130 Becoming a Teacher |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| EDU221 Language and Literacies in Education |
Year 2
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).