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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts

This program provides graduates with the professional studies knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in two teaching areas English, geography, history or drama.

This double degree program provides and entry to the profession for those seeking to commence practice as a teacher of young people in years 7-12. The program develops secondary teachers who draw on discipline and pedagogical knowledge in order to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as within integrated curriculum structures, which are based on inquiry and problem-solving with real-world contexts.

Commencing Semester 2, 2014

CRICOS code
082693J
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B  or C (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017221
UniSC program code
AE304
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus
Prerequisites
English (4,SA) €
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B, or C
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests - refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • International fee-paying places
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B  or C (4,SA) and English (4,SA).

This double degree program provides and entry to the profession for those seeking to commence practice as a teacher of young people in years 7-12. The program develops secondary teachers who draw on discipline and pedagogical knowledge in order to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as within integrated curriculum structures, which are based on inquiry and problem-solving with real-world contexts.

Post-admission requirements

Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 15 days of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first professional experience.

Career opportunities

Teacher in secondary schools, private practice, community education centres, private colleges, universities, or careers in related discipline areas.

Registration

Graduates may apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 courses as listed in program structure.
  • The total number of introductory courses (100 level) cannot exceed 15.
  • Select and complete majors and minors as per the list below.
  • Register your selected major and minor with Student Administration.
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience.

In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:

  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
  • Travel to attend field education placements.
  • A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
  • 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 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.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
13 required courses:

COR109
EDU114
EDU202
EDU328
EDU410
EDU412
EDU417
EDU418
EDU419
EDU420
EDU421
EDU422
SCS203

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU337
EDU338
EDU347
EDU348
EDU356
EDU357
EDU358
EDU359

8 course major from:

Drama
English
Geography
History

4 course minor from:

Drama
English
Geography
History

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

Drama:

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA100
DRA200 (required when combined with English Minor)
TSM314

English:

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses:
CMN116 (required when combined with Drama Major)
EDU307
EGL206

Geography:

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100
ENP236
ENP245
ENP255
ENS242
ENS254
ENS353
GEO201
GEO302
GEO310
GEO340
GEO350

History:

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS225
HIS230
HIS231
HIS232
HIS250
HIS265
HIS290

1 elective course

Select one course from either Faculty of Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering

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Total units: 384
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