Program intake suspended effective Semester 1, 2013 until end of Semester 2, 2013.
- 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.
Additional Entry Requirements
Please refer to the English Language Entry Requirements
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 Study Plan.
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Research Project
COR110 Managing Research
COR111 International Business Law and Ethics
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Managing Across Global Cultures
EDU101 International Trade and Finance
SCS130 Strategic Management
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Research Project
EDU220 Supply Chain Management
EDU221 Research Project
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Managerial Project
EDU302 Marketing in an International Environment
EDU303 Global Business Management
EDU305 Research Project
EDU340 Managerial Project
EDU351 Managing Research
EDU371 International Business Law and Ethics
SCS230 Managing Across Global Cultures
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 Strategic Management
COR111 Research Project
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Supply Chain Management
EDU101 Research Project
SCS130 Managerial Project
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Marketing in an International Environment
EDU220 Global Business Management
EDU221 Research Project
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Managerial Project
EDU202 International Business Law and Ethics
EDU203 Managing Across Global Cultures
EDU204 International Trade and Finance
EDU206 Strategic Management
EDU207 Research Project
EDU301 Supply Chain Management
EDU302 Professional Health Communication
EDU303 Introductory Bioscience
EDU305 Practice Foundations
EDU309 Health Care and the Professions
EDU330 Communication and Thought
EDU331 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU332 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU333 Becoming a Teacher
EDU334 Learning about Learning
EDU335 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU340 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU341 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU342 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU343 Communication and Thought
EDU344 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU351 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU371 Becoming a Teacher
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 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management | |||
| COR110 Global Business Management | |||
| COR111 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement | |||
| EDU101 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management | |||
| SCS130 Food Marketing |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Project Planning | |||
| EDU220 Project Integration | |||
| EDU221 International Trade and Finance |
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).