- 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 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice
COR110 Integrated Management B: Practical Application
COR111 Applied Climatic and Hydrological Systems Project
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Coastal Systems Dynamics
EDU101 Applied Coastal Systems Project
SCS130 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Marine Resource Management
EDU220 Marine Resources Management Project
EDU221 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management Project
EDU303 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
EDU305 Coastal Systems Dynamics
EDU351 Marine Resource Management
EDU700 Applied Coastal Systems Project
EDU702 Marine Resources Management Project
EDU705 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building
SCS230 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice
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 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
COR111 Environmental and Resource Economics
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Climate Change Adaptation
EDU101 Climatic and Hydrological Systems
SCS130 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Environmental and Sustainability Evaluation
EDU220 Climate Change Project
EDU221 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building
EDU301 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice
EDU302 Integrated Management B: Practical Application
EDU303 Applied Climatic and Hydrological Systems Project
EDU305 Coastal Systems Dynamics
EDU330 Applied Coastal Systems Project
EDU340 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
EDU341 Marine Resource Management
EDU343 Marine Resources Management Project
EDU344 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management
EDU351 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management Project
EDU370 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
EDU371 Coastal Systems Dynamics
EDU372 Marine Resource Management
EDU373 Applied Coastal Systems Project
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 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| COR110 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| COR111 Climate Change Adaptation |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Climatic and Hydrological Systems | |||
| EDU101 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | |||
| SCS130 Environmental and Sustainability Evaluation |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Climate Change Project | |||
| EDU220 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics | |||
| EDU221 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building |
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).