Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies

CRICOS code
088624G
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$10,900
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$87,200
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017261
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 14 Rank - 69
UniSC program code
ED315
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Prerequisites
English (4, SA); Maths A, B or C (4, SA)
Recommended prior study
Health and Physical Education
Recommended prior preparation
It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests - refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2016
  • International fee-paying places
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Total courses
32
Total units
384

Program structure

For students commencing in the current semester.
16 required courses:

COR109 Quality Teaching and Learning
EDU114 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU202 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
EDU328 Teaching History and Geography in Primary Schools
EDU410 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU412 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU417 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU418 Teaching Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools
EDU419 Teaching Technologies in Primary Schools
EDU420 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU421 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
EDU422 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
OES100 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
OES101 Using Data for Learning
SCS203 Teacher as Researcher
SPX102 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses:

2 required courses:
EDU368 Teaching Reading and Writing in Primary Schools
EDU369 Principles of Nutrition
Plus select 2 courses to match your chosen Minor:
EDU347 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
EDU348 Exercise Physiology I
EDU356 Sports Nutrition
EDU357 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
EDU358 Introduction to Design
EDU359 e-Media A
EDU363 e-Media B
EDU364 e-Media C

4 course minor from:

English
Geography
History
Mathematics

8 course Health and Physical Education Major

OES240 e-Media D
OES300 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
OES301 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
PUB104 Introduction to Design
SPX101 e-Media A
SPX222 e-Media B
SPX361 e-Media C
SPX362 Communication and Thought

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Requirements for placements

As required by the Queensland Family and Child Commission Act (2014), preservice teachers must undergo a Working with Children Check and be issued with a Blue Card by the Public Safety Business Agency to allow them to undertake supervised professional 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 a Blue Card prior to commencing supervised professional experience.

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 the USC's Professional Learning office (Level G, H1 building).

Note:  If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information on requirements for placement.

Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards - For students commencing Semester 1, 2016.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 courses as listed in program structure.
  • The total number of introductory courses (100 level) cannot exceed 15.
  • Select and complete major and minor as per the list below.
  • Register your selected major and minor with Student Administration.
  • Complete a minimum of 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience.
  • Complete 25 days Outdoor Environmental Fieldwork on Fraser Island and other natural environments on the Sunshine Coast.

In order to commence Supervised Professional 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 Blue Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
  • 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 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.
  • Students will need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of the program. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your potential participation in some of the practical components of the program, you are invited to discuss your options with the program coordinator.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.