Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education
Award abbreviation: BEd
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Prerequisite: Completion of one year full-time of an undergraduate degree (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 4 from a recognised tertiary institution—refer to Entry requirements.
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Develop skills and knowledge for training and teaching in private industry
• Further professional development for accredited teachers, trainers and educators
• Note: This program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Queensland

The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge base for those interested in private industry training or teaching.

This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher who wants to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer within private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.

To study to become a registered teacher, refer to the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or combined degrees of Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science, or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)/Bachelor of Human Services.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must satisfy one of the following entry requirements:

• 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
• 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) (on a 7-point scale) plus 2 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
• AQF Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1 year full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
• incomplete VET and higher education studies (ie VET Certificate III through to postgraduate qualifications) that collectively equates to 2 years full-time (or equivalent) study with a minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale) plus 3 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
• a trade certificate (or equivalent) plus 5 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
• relevant study or informal training of a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent)

Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

Career opportunities

Private industry training or teaching, educational consultancy, community services, education policy development.

Program structure

Pathway A

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Occupational Therapy Theory
COR110 Occupational Therapy Skills
COR111 Evaluation of Occupational Performance

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
EDU101 Foundations of Practice: Identifying the Occupational Therapist Role in Practice
SCS130 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
EDU220 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy
EDU221 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice

Education major

8 required courses:
EDU202 Occupational Therapy Research & Evaluation
EDU303 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
EDU305 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
EDU351 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
EDU700 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
EDU702 Occupational Therapy Thesis
EDU705 Public Health Foundations
SCS230 Communication and Thought

Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.

Pathway B

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR111 Becoming a Teacher

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100 Learning about Learning
EDU101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS130 Language and Literacies in Education

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU220 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU221 Dimensions of Learner Engagement

Education major

Select 8 education elective courses from:
EDU202 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU301 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU302 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU303 Professional Learning I
EDU305 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU330 Leadership for Learning Communities
EDU340 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
EDU341 Communication and Thought
EDU343 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU344 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU351 Becoming a Teacher
EDU370 Learning about Learning
EDU371 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU372 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU373 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times

Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses 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

1. Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any state in Australia.
2. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

Enquiries 

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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