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 The Primary Curriculum: Holistic Design
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201
EDU220
EDU221

Education major

8 required courses:
EDU202 Individual Learner Needs
EDU303
EDU305
EDU351
EDU700 Professional Learning
EDU702
EDU705
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 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.

Pathway B

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201
EDU220
EDU221

Education major

Select 8 education elective courses from:
EDU202 Individual Learner Needs
EDU301
EDU302
EDU303
EDU305
EDU330
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU343
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU370
EDU371
EDU372
EDU373

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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