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.
* Program intake suspended effective Semester 1, 2013 until end of Semester 2, 2013
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.
Program structure
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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory / Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU220 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU371 Contexts of Disability and Differences
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 (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory / Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU220 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU203 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU204 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU206 Sustainable Communities for Children and Families
EDU207 Guiding Play and Inquiry-based Learning
EDU301 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU331 Transition to School: Early Learning Environments and Curriculum
EDU332 Investigating the World Around Us
EDU333 Physical Competence, Health and Well-being
EDU334 Policy and Practice in Early Education
EDU335 Self Expression and Communicating Through the Arts
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341 Teaching Mathematics
EDU342 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7
EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU344 Leading in Early Childhood Contexts
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU371 Contexts of Disability and Differences
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.