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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.

CRICOS code
082693J
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$10,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$80,000
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 2024 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017221
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 65
UniSC program code
AE304
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus
Prerequisites
Maths A, B or C (4,SA); English (4,SA)
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 2016
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384

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.

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

13 required courses:

COR109 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU114 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
EDU202 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
EDU328 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU410 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU412 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU417 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU418 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
EDU419 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
EDU420 Teaching Health and Physical Education and Technologies in Primary School
EDU421 Research Methods in Education
EDU422 Communication and Thought
SCS203 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU337 Engaging Diverse Learners
EDU338 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EDU347 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU348 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
EDU352 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU353 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
EDU356 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
EDU357 The Psychology of Learning
EDU358 Using Data for Learning
EDU359 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
EDU363 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU364 Arts Education: Curriculum A

8 course major from:

Drama
English
Geography
History

4 course minor from:

Biology
Chemistry
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematics

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

Biology:

Students must complete the Biology Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
LFS100 Arts Education: Curriculum B
LFS112 Teaching and Learning English: Curriculum A
SCI102 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum B

Chemistry:

Students must complete the Chemistry Minor plus the 2 following courses:
LFS100 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
SCI105 Teaching Science: Curriculum B

Drama:

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA202 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
DRA203 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
DRA204 History Teaching: Curriculum A
DRA302 History Teaching: Curriculum B

English:

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses:
CMN116 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A(required when combined with Drama Major)
EDU307 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum B
EGL206 Cell Biology

Geography:

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100 Human Physiology
ENP236 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENP245 Cell Biology
ENP255 Chemistry
ENS242 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
ENS254 Physical Theatre
ENS353 Theatre Production
GEO201 Trends in Twentieth Century Theatre
GEO302 Introduction to Creative Writing
GEO310 The English Language
GEO340 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
GEO350 Changing Planet Earth

History:

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS225 Regions, Change and Sustainability
HIS230 Landscapes, Place and People
HIS231 Urbanism and Urban Design
HIS265 Introduction to Weather and Climate
HIS290 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying

Mathematics:

Students must complete the Mathematics Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
MTH381 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
SCI110 Hydrology and Geomorphology
SCI202 Coastal Geomorphology

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

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 Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information on requirements for placement.

Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards - For students commencing Semester 1, 2016.

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.