- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Admission requirements Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BEd
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
To train to become a registered teacher, refer to the combined degrees of Bachelor of Education with Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science. The Bachelor of Education program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states but may be suitable for those undertaking training opportunities, teaching in private industry, or education consultancy. It may be considered as a prerequisite program for entering an accredited teacher education program, and also provides professional development opportunities for teachers, trainers and educators who are already accredited with a teacher registration authority. There will be two pathways and two entry points into this program.
Career opportunities
- training
- teaching in private industry
- educational consultancy/philosophy/publishing
- community services
- educational or legislative policy development/administration
Admission requirements
To be considered for entry into this program, applicants must satisfy one of the following entry requirements:
- one year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of four (on a seven-point scale)
- one year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) (on a seven-point scale) plus two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- AQF Diploma (or equivalent) plus one year full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- incomplete VET and higher education studies (ie VET Certificate III to postgraduate qualifications) of a collective two years full-time (or equivalent) study with a minimum grade point average of four (on a seven-point scale) plus three years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- a trade certificate (or equivalent) plus five years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- relevant study or informal training of a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent)
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Program structure
Pathway A
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/Foundation courses
3 required courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses
3 required courses:
EDU201 Languages and Literacies in Education
EDU220 Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Assessment for Learning
Education major
8 required courses:
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU360 Professional Learning 1
EDU362 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU365 Leadership for Learning Communities
SCS230 Understanding Society: An introduction to Social Theory
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or four subjects from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.
Pathway B
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/Foundation courses
3 required courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses
3 required courses:
EDU201 Languages and Literacies in Education
EDU220 Pedagogies for Engagement
EDU221 Assessment for Learning
Education major
Select 8 education elective courses from:
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU341 Mathematics Education for Early Learning
EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU344 Leading in the Early Childhood Context
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU370 Policy, Processes and Professional Practices
EDU371 Contexts of Disability
EDU372 Responding to Difference: Programming, Assessment and Reporting
EDU373 The Special Education Teacher in New Times
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or four subjects from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any state in Australia.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au