Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts

Share your love of the arts with the next generation.

This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your arts knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as English, geography, history, drama, biology, chemistry or mathematics.

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CRICOS code: 082693J
Commence: Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time): 4 years
Semester tuition fee 2015: A$9,500
Estimated total tuition fee *: A$76,000

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
Minimum selection threshold: OP - 15 Rank - 66
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 2015: What will I pay?
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).

You’ll study how students in Years 7-12 learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and develop curriculum content knowledge. You’ll complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools to link theory and practice. Gain valuable and rewarding wider field experience where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.

Our program has been developed in partnership with leading educational bodies, and as you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

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 Working with Children Check and obtain a Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PBSA) prior to commencing supervised 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

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

Biology:

Students must complete the Biology Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
LFS100
LFS112
SCI102

Chemistry:

Students must complete the Chemistry Minor plus the 2 following courses:
LFS100
SCI105

Drama:

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA202
DRA203
DRA204
DRA302

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

Mathematics:

Students must complete the Mathematics Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
ENS381
SCI110
SCI202

1 elective course

Select one course from either Faculty of Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering ( students undertaking Biology and Mathematics minors will not be required to select an elective as they undertake an additional discipline specific course).

Requirements for placements

As required by the Queensland Family and Child Commission Act (2014), preservice teachers must undergo a Working with Children Check and be issued with a Blue Card by the Public Safety Business Agency to allow them to undertake supervised professional 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 a Blue Card prior to commencing supervised professional experience.

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 the USC's Professional 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 Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.

Total units: 384

Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

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 Blue 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.

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts

Share your love of the arts with the next generation.

Post-admission requirements

Career opportunities

Registration

Program structure

13 required courses:

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

8 course major from:

4 course minor from:

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

1 elective course

Requirements for placements

Total units: 384

Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

Program notes

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts

Share your love of the arts with the next generation.

Post-admission requirements

Career opportunities

Registration

Program structure

13 required courses:

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

8 course major from:

4 course minor from:

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

1 elective course

Requirements for placements

Total units: 384

Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

Program notes