This program prepares students to become qualified primary school teachers (Prep-Year 7).
Students develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. They learn to apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Students undertake Supervised Professional Experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include information and communication technologies (ICTs) for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
- 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.
- The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence at Sippy Downs from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
- The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence at Sippy Downs from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Students develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. They learn to apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Students undertake Supervised Professional Experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include information and communication technologies (ICTs) for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 23 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Students must also complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first professional learning experience — refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Queensland College of Teachers.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of wider field experience.
To commence supervised professional experience you must:
- Travel to attend supervised professional experience 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).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- 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.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Life Crisis
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 The Child Client
EDU102 Nursing Internship
EDU103 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
EDU104 Communication and Thought
EDU105 Learning about Learning
EDU106 The Primary Teacher
EDU107 ICTs and the 21st Century Learner
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU203 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU204 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
EDU205 Professional Learning: Connecting with Teacher Standards
EDU221 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU305 Play and Inquiry Based Learning
EDU308 Technologies and ICTs: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU309 Professional Learning: Micro Skills for Effectiveness
EDU316 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU317 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU318 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy
EDU340 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU341 Australian History and Geography in SOSE
EDU342 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools
EDU343 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
EDU400 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU401 Teaching Mathematics
EDU402 Integration Across the Curriculum
EDU403 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU404 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU410 Professional Practice: Teaching for a Global Context
EDU411 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice
EDU652 Children’s Literature and Literacy
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 1, H Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
* Course outlines subject to University approval.