Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts
Award abbreviation: BEd/BA
QTAC code: 017001
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AE301
CRICOS code: 056382G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Arts knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
• Opportunity to work in local schools
• Undertake studies in two teaching areas

Earn two degrees in only four years to become an arts discipline teacher in middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school.

This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. 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 chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curriculum studies in secondary schools. You study two teaching areas from civics, English, geography, history, maths, science, and studies of society and the environment. Classroom field experiences start in your second year of study.

The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.

Post-admission requirements

You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Program requirements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in secondary schools, positions in government, media, commerce, industry.

Professional recognition

Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 32 courses including 29 required courses and 3 electives.
• Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• 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 field experience, completed as full-time blocks.
• Complete 20 days of wider field experience.

In order to commence field experience placement you must:

• Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field experience components of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
• Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
• Travel to attend field education placements.

Program notes

• 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 and Education must complete all electives (3) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• Students completing a major in History must select HIS100 and HIS140 as the introductory courses for their major.
• 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.

Compatible major and minor combinations

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses from:

Please note: One core course must be studied in each Semester.

Required course: (1)

Major courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen Major study area.

• English
• Geography
• History

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your compatible Minor Study area.

• Mathematics
• Science
• Studies of Society and Environment
• English

Year 2

Required courses: (6)

Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: Elective courses must be studied in Semester 1.

Year 3

Required courses: (4)

Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.

Major courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Major study area.

Minor course: (1)
Select 2 courses from your compatible Minor Study area.

Elective Course (1):
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 4

Required courses: (2)

Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 Education Elective courses from:

Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors and electives) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.

Major courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen Major study area.

Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from your compatible Minor Study area.

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

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

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