- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Requirements for placements
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SE301
CRICOS code: 056383F
Program overview
The Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science will provide you with the professional knowledge and skills, and discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) phases of learning.
In the education component of the program, you undertake courses on campus, as well as at a variety of school and other education sites. Field experience is an integral aspect of all professional studies courses, reflecting the nexus between practice and theory. Classroom experiences start in your second year of study, ensuring you gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the program.
In the science component of the degree you will study courses in your chosen teaching disciplines. You will learn how to draw on discipline knowledge to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as in integrated curriculum structures that are based on enquiry and problem-solving within ‘real-world’ or ‘life-like’ contexts. You will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. Other general and discipline-specific memberships may also be available, depending on study specialisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates can teach in science areas in secondary schools and training organisations. Knowledge acquired through the science component of the program is also transferable across many careers in the public and private sectors.
Special features
- opportunity to work with local schools
- a limited intake means smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
- knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
Program structure
Science discipline courses
Select 1 major teaching area (12 courses) from:
Plus select 1 minor teaching area (4 courses) from:
- Health
- Mathematics
- Science (available only with a Mathematics)
- SOSE (Studies of Society and Environment)
or
a minor teaching area (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies
Education courses
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Biodiversity and Ecology
COR110 Communication and Thought
13 required courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Becoming a Teacher
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU202 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU210 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU220 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU221 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU301 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU310 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU311 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU330 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
SCS130 Senior Phase Curriculum
Plus select 2 Education elective courses from:
EDU302 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU303 E-Learning Leader
EDU304 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU305 Internship
EDU313 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU314 Learning Choices
EDU340 Workplace Learning 5
EDU341 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU351 Teaching Mathematics
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
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
- Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations.
Requirements for placements
The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.
Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).
- Blue Cards and how to apply
Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869,
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Education programs
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au