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Bachelor of Education

Program summary

QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program  overview

The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge-base for those interested in careers in training or teaching in private industry, or in education consultancy.

Unlike the combined degrees of a Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science, this program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration.

It may, however, be considered a prerequisite program for entry to an accredited teacher education program. The Bachelor of Education also provides professional development for teachers, trainers and educators who are already accredited with a teacher registration authority.

There are two pathways and two entry points into the program—please see the program structure for more information.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Education graduates may find employment in:

  • training
  • teaching in private industry
  • educational consultancy/philosophy/publishing
  • community services
  • educational or legislative policy development/administration

Special features

  • provides skills and knowledge for training and teaching in private industry
  • opportunity for further study in an accredited teacher education program
  • offers professional development for those already accredited with a teacher registration authority

Admission requirements

To be considered for entry into this program, 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 be required to attend an interview.

Program structure

Pathway A
Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU101 Becoming a Teacher
SCS130 Learning about Learning

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU220 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU221 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times

Education major

8 required courses:
EDU202 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU303 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU305 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU351 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU700 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU702 Professional Learning I
EDU705 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
SCS230 Leadership for Learning Communities

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

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory/Foundation courses

3 required courses:
EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU101 Becoming a Teacher
SCS130 Learning about Learning

Advanced courses

3 required courses:
EDU201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU220 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU221 Curriculum A Junior Secondary (Years 7-10) – Pedagogies for Learning

Education major

Select 8 education elective courses from:
EDU202 Curriculum B Middle years 4-10 Assessing Learning
EDU301 Individual Learner Needs
EDU302 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU303 E-Learning Leader
EDU305 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU330 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU340 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU341 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU343 Teaching Mathematics
EDU344 Inclusive Practices and Intervention in Early Education
EDU351 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood
EDU370 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU371 Policy, Processes and Professional Practices
EDU372 Contexts of Disability and Differences
EDU373 Responding to Difference: Programming Reporting and Assessment

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.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

  1. Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any state in  Australia.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  3. Refer to explanation of terms.
  4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
  6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

Enquiries 

How to apply

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

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