Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Become a Year 7-12 teacher in Health and Physical Education or Marine Science, plus another teaching area. A double degree presents greater options. Potentially pursue a career outside schools in outdoor and environmental education centres, adventure tourism or ecotourism.
In this program you will:
- Complete 80 days’ supervised experience in Queensland schools and 25 days’ outdoor environmental fieldwork
- Choose from a range of disciplines for secondary teaching areas
- Graduate eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First, second and third-year courses available at UniSC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 088624G
- UniSC program code
- ED315
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
EDU101 Coursework 2 Hons Communication & Creative Industries
EDU114 Coursework 3 Hons Communication & Creative Industries
EDU119 Introduction to Criminology
OES100 Understanding Crime
OES101 Punishment and Corrections
Developing courses (2) 24 units
OES240 Policing
SCS203 Justice and the Australian Legal System
Graduate courses (9) 108 units
EDU300 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
EDU328 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
EDU410 Applied Crime Prevention
EDU412 Criminal Law
EDU415 International Justice and Human Rights
EDU417 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
EDU421 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
EDU424 Diversity, Crime and Justice
EDU426 Working with Victims and Offenders
Required courses from specified list (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) of curriculum and pedagogy courses related to your major or minor:
EDU347 Elements of Design
EDU348 Design Methods
EDU352 Introduction to Interactive Media
EDU353 Responsive Design and Technology
EDU356 Human Development and Learning
EDU357 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU358 English Language and Literacy
EDU359 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
EDU363 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
EDU364 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
EDU368 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU369 Assessing Learning
Major (8) 96 units
Select 1 major from:
Health and Physical Education
Marine Science
Minor (4) 48 units
English
Geography
History
Mathematical Studies
Marine Science
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 68.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 68.00 |
Special selection criteria
Applicants must write a 1000-word written statement that describes their non-academic capabilities. Effective teachers possess both academic and non-academic capabilities. Research has shown that the best teachers are those who have academic capability, literacy and numeracy skills and personal characteristics (non-academic capabilities). Non-academic capabilities include motivation to teach, self-efficacy, willingness to learn, conscientiousness, engagement with learning, resilience, interpersonal and communication skills, organisational and planning skills, and written communications skills. Research has also shown that a personal written statement describing self- assessment of non-academic capabilities is a suitable means for assessing non-academic capabilities for teaching.
Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching.
Entry to this program requires applicants to meet academic and non-academic criteria.
Full details of entry to this program are on the QTAC website.
The program includes activities and assessment that require a minimum level of personal mobility and physical fitness to complete. Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information.
To commence field experience placement within this program, students must have a Working with Children Check.
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), pre-service 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 in which children under 18 years of age are present. It is highly recommended that students be proactive in applying for a card as soon as they are accepted into the program. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that pre-service teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional learning.
Student must be able to travel to attend professional experience placements.
Post admission requirements
Students complete 80 days of Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience is completed in a Queensland school. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first workplace experience, refer to institution.
Students must complete and pass the Australian Government's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. More information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
This program includes physical components, including travel to off-campus locations. Students with a disability, medical condition or any concerns that might impact your participation in some of the practical components, please contact the program coordinator to discuss your options.
Additional entry information
Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. 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.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Health and Physical Education
- Recommended prior preparation
- It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, most of which must be completed in Queensland schools
- Complete 25 days of environmental fieldwork on K'gari and other natural environments on the Sunshine Coast
- It is recommended that students obtain first aid and CPR certificates
- 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
- Professional Experience courses (EDU328 , EDU424 , EDU426 ) should not be completed in the same semester as a course from a major or extended minor. All courses studied concurrently with a Professional Experience course should be EDU coded
Program notes
- EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
- 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
- Students will need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of the program. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your potential participation in some of the practical components of the program, you are invited to discuss your options with the program coordinator
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
WIL notes
In order to commence Professional Experience (PEx) 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 - Professional Experience (PEx) for more information regarding requirements for placements
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It is no longer a requirement that students in Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note that some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.
UniSC still strongly recommends that all students undertaking placement are fully vaccinated and provide evidence of this vaccination status to the University.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,506 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,000