- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education
Award abbreviation: BEd
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
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 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
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 and want to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer in 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 combined degrees, Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
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)
- 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.
Additional Entry Requirements
Please refer to the English Language Entry Requirements
Career opportunities
Private industry training or teaching, educational consultancy, community services, education policy development.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR110 Becoming a Teacher
COR111 Learning about Learning
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU101 Language and Literacies in Education
SCS130 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU220 Communication and Thought
EDU221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU302 Becoming a Teacher
EDU303 Learning about Learning
EDU305 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU340 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU351 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU371 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
SCS230 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
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 (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR110 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
COR111 Human Development and Early Learning
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU101 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
SCS130 Contexts of Disability and Differences
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
EDU220 Communication and Thought
EDU221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU202 Becoming a Teacher
EDU203 Learning about Learning
EDU204 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU206 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU207 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU301 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU302 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU303 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU305 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU309 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU330 Sustainable Communities for Children and Families
EDU331 Guiding Play and Inquiry-based Learning
EDU332 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU333 E-Learning Leader
EDU334 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU335 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU340 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU341 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU342 Transition to School: Early Learning Environments and Curriculum
EDU343 Investigating the World Around Us
EDU344 Physical Competence, Health and Well-being
EDU351 Policy and Practice in Early Education
EDU371 Self Expression and Communicating Through the Arts
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.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Education study plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses
- Three (3) required introductory courses
- Three (3) required advanced courses:
EDU220 and EDU221 should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU101 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCS130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU220 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Year 2
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).