Become a qualified secondary arts teacher in middle (Years 7–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school.
The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school / education sites. The arts component develops a background in two selected teaching areas: English, geography, history, maths, or science. School-based supervised professional experiences start in second year.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school / education sites. The arts component develops a background in two selected teaching areas: English, geography, history, maths, or science. School-based supervised professional experiences start in second year.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in a Queensland school. Students are required to complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before the first workplace experience — refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations, careers in related discipline areas.
Membership
Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses including 29 required courses and 3 electives.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses, including core courses in the Bachelor of Arts component.
- Select and complete majors and minors as per the list of major and minor study combinations below.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
- Complete a minimum of 16 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience.
In order to commence field experience placement you must:
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend field education placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
- MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Students completing a minor from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering must complete all electives (3) from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Students completing a major in History must select HIS100 and HIS140 as the introductory courses for their major.
- Students completing a minor in History must select either HIS100 or HIS140 as the introductory course for their minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Compatible major and minor combinations
| Major | Minor options |
|---|---|
| English | Geography, History, Mathematics or Science |
| Geography | English, History, Mathematics or Science |
| History | English, Geography, Mathematics or Science |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses
Select a major teaching area (8 courses) from 1 of the following:
Plus select a minor teaching area (4 courses) from 1 of the following:
Plus select 3 advanced elective courses (students completing a minor in Mathematics or Science must select three advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences)
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Business, Governance and Society
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Cross-Cultural Management
COR111 Change Leadership and Agility
Education courses
13 required courses:
EDU100 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
EDU101 Leadership and Team Dynamics
EDU201 Learning and Development
EDU202 Cell Biology
EDU210 Discovering Science
EDU220 Science Research Methods
EDU221 Communication and Thought
EDU301 Biodiversity and Ecology
EDU310 Chemistry
EDU311 Human Physiology
EDU312 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
EDU330 Introductory Calculus
SCS130 Foundations of Sustainability
Plus select 2 education elective courses from:
EDU302 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
EDU303 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
EDU304 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
EDU305 Special Field Studies Topic
EDU313 Special Research Project
EDU314 Workplace Learning I *
EDU340 Analytical Sciences
EDU341 Communication and Thought
EDU351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU371 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
* Not available in 2013
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the Supervised Professional Experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.