- Develop skills and knowledge for training and teaching in private industry
- Further professional development for accredited teachers, trainers and educators
- Note: This program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Queensland; and is not available to school leavers
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education
Award abbreviation: BEd
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisite: Completion of one year full-time of an undergraduate degree (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 4 from a recognised tertiary institution—refer to Entry requirements
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge base for those interested in private industry training or teaching.
This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher and want to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer in private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.
To study to become a registered teacher, refer to the Bachelor of Education combined degrees, Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission, 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)
- 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 also be required to attend an interview.
Career opportunities
Private industry training or teaching, educational consultancy, community services, education policy development.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 24 courses which includes Core courses (2), 1 Education major (8), required courses (6), plus a major (8) in another discipline from any faculty or 2 minors (4) in another discipline from any faculty.
Program notes
- Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any other state in Australia.
- 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, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
COR110 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
COR111 Health Promotion Independent Study
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Workplace Learning I
EDU101 Workplace Learning I
SCS130 Public Health Project
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Communication and Thought
EDU220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Becoming a Teacher
EDU303 Learning about Learning
EDU305 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU351 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU700 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU702 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU705 Communication and Thought
SCS230 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
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 (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR110 Becoming a Teacher
COR111 Learning about Learning
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU101 Language and Literacies in Education
SCS130 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU220 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU221 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU301 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU302 Professional Learning I
EDU303
EDU305
EDU330
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU343
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU370
EDU371
EDU372
EDU373
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.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Education study plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses
- Three (3) required introductory courses
- Three (3) required advanced courses:
EDU220 and EDU221 should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Workplace Learning I | |||
| COR110 Workplace Learning I | |||
| COR111 Public Health Project |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Research in Health Care | |||
| EDU101 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| SCS130 Public Health Foundations |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| EDU220 Health Promotion Principles | |||
| EDU221 Health Promotion Settings |
Year 2
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) education major courses
- Four (4) elective courses:
These courses should be used to form either a major or 2 minors from any Faculty
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your Education major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).