Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education
Award abbreviation: BEd
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
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 2011: 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; and is not available to school leavers.

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 Primary Education or Bachelor of  Early Childhood Education, or combined degrees of Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science.

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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 24 courses which includes Core courses (2), 1 Education Major (8), required courses (6), plus a major (8) in another discipline from any faculty or 2 minors (4) in another discipline from any faculty.

Program notes

• Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any other state in Australia.
• 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 including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses from:

Required introductory courses: (3)

Required advanced courses: (3)

Please note: EDU220 and EDU221 should be studied in Semester 2.

Year 2

Major courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education Major study area.

Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 3

Major courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education Major study area.

Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Enquiries 

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

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