- Classroom field experiences commence in second year
- Graduates teach in business areas in secondary schools and training organisations
- Earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business
Award abbreviation: BEd/BBus
QTAC code: 017011
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: BE301
CRICOS code: 056384E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Obtain expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in middle (Years 7–9) 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. In the business component, you combine study in areas such as accounting education, business education, and information and communication technology education.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science.
Additional admission requirement
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised professional experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 20 days of wider field experience. You must obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before your first workplace experience. Refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations, careers in related discipline areas.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 16 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience.
In order to commence field education 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 Supervised Professional 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 Supervised Professional Experience 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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study plan]Study Plan.
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Planning and Environmental Law
COR110 Microbiology
Education courses
13 required courses:
EDU100 Medical Microbiology
EDU101 Food Safety Laws and Regulations
EDU201 Concepts of Epidemiology
EDU202 Environmental Health Risk Management
EDU210 Integrated Environmental Management
EDU220 Public Health Practicum
EDU221 Communication and Thought
EDU301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU310 Becoming a Teacher
EDU311 Learning about Learning
EDU312 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU330 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
SCS130 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
Plus select 2 education elective courses from:
EDU302 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU302 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU304 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU305 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU313 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU314 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU340 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU341 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU351 E-Learning Leader
EDU371 E-Learning Leader
School of Business courses
Business foundation courses #
7 required courses:
ACC106 Internship
ACC108 Human Development and Early Learning
BUS101 Learning Choices
BUS102 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement
BUS103 Teaching Reading and Writing
BUS104 Teaching Mathematics
BUS105 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
Major teaching area / Minor teaching area combination
Plus 8 courses from 1 of the following areas:
- Accounting Education / Business Education
- Accounting Education / ICT Education
- Business Education / ICT Education
- ICT Education / Business Education
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field 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 the Blue Card prior to starting 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 USC’s Professional Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the Supervised Professional Experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
Study Plan
These Study Plans are for students commencing in the current Semester.
Please select your major / minor combination study plan from the below list.