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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science

Inspire a new generation to discover science.

This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your scientific knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics or geography.

CRICOS code
082694G
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$10,900
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$87,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017231
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 65
UniSC program code
SE303
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Prerequisites
English (4,SA); Maths A, B or C (4,SA) 
Recommended prior study
A science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests - refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2016
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384

This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your scientific knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics or geography.

You’ll study how students in Years 7-12 learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and develop curriculum content knowledge. You’ll complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools to link theory and practice. Gain valuable and rewarding wider field experience where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.

Our program has been developed in partnership with leading educational bodies, and as you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Post-admission requirements

Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 15 days of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools. Students must undergo a Working with Children Check and obtain a Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PBSA) prior to commencing supervised professional experience.

Career opportunities

Teacher in secondary schools, private practice, community education centres, private colleges, universities, or careers in related discipline areas.

Registration

Graduates may apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

For students commencing 2016.

COR109 Corporations Law

12 required Education courses

EDU114 Civil Procedure
EDU202 Administrative Law
EDU328 Professional Conduct
EDU410 Evidence
EDU412 Regulation
EDU417 Family Law
EDU418 Employment Law
EDU419 Commercial Law
EDU420 Succession
EDU421 Health Law
EDU422 Children & the Law
SCS203 Law Clinic

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU352 Competition Law
EDU353 Building & Construction Law
EDU354 Mining & Resources Law
EDU355 Indigenous Legal Issues
EDU356 Equal Opportunity Law
EDU357 Alternative Dispute Resolution
EDU363 Environment & Planning Law
EDU364 Elder Law

4 required Science courses *

LFS100 Intellectual Property
SCI105 Taxation
SCI110 Public International Law

1 course from:
MTH100 Private International Law
MTH102 Human Rights Law

Select a 8 course major from:

Biology
Mathematics

Select a 4 course minor from:

Chemistry
Mathematics
Geography **

* Note 1 introductory Science course contributes to your major
** Students undertaking the Geography minor are restricted to specific geography course options (Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses).

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Requirements for placements

As required by the Queensland Family and Child Commission Act (2014), preservice teachers must undergo a Working with Children Check and be issued with a Blue Card by the Public Safety Business Agency to allow them to undertake supervised professional 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 a Blue Card prior to commencing 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 fee-of-charge for Education students when applying through the USC's Professional Learning office (Level 1, H block).

Note: If you do not posses a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements.

Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 courses as listed in program structure.
  • The total number of introductory (100 level) courses cannot exceed 15.
  • Select and complete majors and minors as per the listed below.
  • Register your selected Major and Minor with your Faculty.
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience.

In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:

  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
  • Travel to attend field education placements.
  • A Blue Card linked to USC is required, refer to Requirements for 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 Study Plan.