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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.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
082693J
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2018
A$11,100
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$88,800
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.
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
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 2018
  • 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. You’ll learn strategies to cater to a diverse range of learners in schools as well as other educational facilities.

You can attend professional development seminars to enhance your knowledge and skills in areas such as classroom management and setting yourself up for success during your first year of teaching. You also have the opportunity to experience different school settings and learners by either undertaking a teaching placement in, or taking a 6-day trip to, rural and remote areas. These experiences allow you to make more informed decisions about your career.

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.

Personal statement requirement

As part of your application, you will need to write a 1000-word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.

After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.

More information is on the QTAC website.

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 obtain a Blue Card (or link their existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.

Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

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

Required courses (13)

COR109 International Business Strategy
EDU114 International Business Law and Ethics
EDU300 Managing Across Global Cultures
EDU328 International Trade and Finance
EDU410 Marketing in an International Environment
EDU411 Global Business Management
EDU412 Communication and Thought
EDU415 Cell Biology
EDU417 Human Physiology
EDU419 Food in Society
EDU420 Introduction to Dietetics
EDU421 Public Health Foundations
SCS203 Chemistry

Required curriculum and pedagogy courses from (4)

Select 4 curriculum and pedagogy courses associated with your teaching areas (major and minor courses) from:

EDU337 Science Research Methods
EDU338 Systemic Physiology I
EDU347 Systemic Physiology II
EDU348 Biochemistry
EDU352 Pathophysiology
EDU353 Food Studies
EDU356 Nutrition Assessment
EDU357 Public Health Nutrition
EDU358 Principles of Nutrition
EDU359 Nutritional Biochemistry
EDU363 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
EDU364 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2

Major courses (8)

Drama**
English
Geography
History

** Note: Students completing a major in Drama are required to complete DRA305 Food Service Systems

Minor courses (4)

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematical Sciences

Discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from (2):

Students undertaking Biological Sciences, or Chemical Sciences minors, or a combined Drama major and English minor will be required to select 3 discipline specific courses

Biological Sciences (3):

Students must complete the Biological Sciences minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
LFS100 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
SCI102 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
SCI105 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition

Chemical Sciences (3):

Students must complete the Chemical Sciences minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
CHM202 Principles of Individual and Group Management
LFS100 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
SCI105 Individual Case Management

Drama (2):

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA301 Food Service Placement ***
DRA204 Community and Public Health Nutrition ***
OR select 1 course from:
DRA206 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
EGL205 Epidemiology and Biostatistics

*** Note: Students completing an English major must select DRA204 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal and DRA301 Individual Case Management

English (2):

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses, or all 3 of the following courses if combined with a Drama major:
CMN116 Food Service Placement
EDU307 Community and Public Health Nutrition
EGL206 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management

Geography (2):

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis
ENP236 Communication and Thought
ENP245 Cell Biology
ENP255 Human Physiology
ENS242 Food in Society
ENS253 Introduction to Dietetics
ENS254 Public Health Foundations
ENS353 Chemistry
GEO201 Science Research Methods
GEO302 Systemic Physiology I
GEO310 Systemic Physiology II
GEO340 Biochemistry
GEO350 Pathophysiology

History (2):

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS200 Food Studies
HIS201 Nutrition Assessment
HIS210 Public Health Nutrition
HIS240 Principles of Nutrition
HIS320 Nutritional Biochemistry
GEO340 Advanced Public Health Nutrition

Mathematical Sciences (2):

Students must complete the Mathematical Sciences minor plus the following 2 courses:
MTH103 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
MTH104 Food Service Systems

Elective course (1)*

Select 1 elective course from either Faculty of Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering
* Students undertaking Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences minors will not be required to select an elective as they undertake an additional discipline specific course

* Students undertaking Drama major and English minor will be required to use elective course to satisfy pre-requisites

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded)courses (180 units), including the core course
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks and complete 75 hours of Wider Field Experience
  • Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
  • You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:
  • Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information.
  • Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
  • Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
  • Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
  • Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts
  • Each course must count towards one discipline area only. They cannot be used to count towards both teaching discipline areas
  • 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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)