Program intake suspended effective Semester 1, 2013 until end of Semester 2, 2013.
- 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.
Additional Entry Requirements
Please refer to the English Language Entry Requirements
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 Study Plan.
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Becoming a Teacher
COR110 Learning about Learning
COR111 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU101 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
SCS130 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Communication and Thought
EDU220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Becoming a Teacher
EDU302 Learning about Learning
EDU303 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU305 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU340 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU351 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU371 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
SCS230 E-Learning Leader
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 Human Development and Early Learning
COR111 Teaching Reading and Writing
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU101 Contexts of Disability and Differences
SCS130 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Communication and Thought
EDU220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Becoming a Teacher
EDU202 Learning about Learning
EDU203 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU204 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU206 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU207 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU301 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU302 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU303 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU305 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU309 Sustainable Communities for Children and Families
EDU330 Guiding Play and Inquiry-based Learning
EDU331
EDU332
EDU333
EDU334
EDU335
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU342
EDU343
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU371
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 Communicating Sustainability | |||
| COR110 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| COR111 Environmental Health Risk Management |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Regions, Change and Sustainability | |||
| EDU101 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| SCS130 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
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).