Inspire a love of the arts through teaching
Learn how to combine your knowledge of communication and the arts with teaching skills in this double degree, where you can specialise in two teaching areas*Δ such as English, geography, history, drama, Japanese#, music, screen media, psychology#, biology, chemistry or mathematics.
- 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 2025 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.
- Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. 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.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
Learn how to combine your knowledge of communication and the arts with teaching skills in this double degree, where you can specialise in two teaching areas*Δ such as English, geography, history, drama, Japanese#, music, screen media, psychology#, biology, chemistry or mathematics.
You will study how to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom of students in Years 7-12. You will have the opportunity to travel to rural and remote areas for a teaching placement and learn to teach a diverse range of students in varied educational settings.
In this program you will:
- Learn how to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom
- Link theory and practice through 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools
- Engage with community projects through 30 hours wider field experience with children, families and communities
- Be provided the opportunity to experience different school settings and learners by taking a trip to rural and remote areas
Graduates are eligible to become members of the Queensland College of Teachers.
Prior to entry, students will need to:
- Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching
- Submit a 600-1000-word personal statement on why you would make a great teacher
- Obtain a Blue Card before starting supervised professional experience
External requirement:
Complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
Career opportunities:
- Secondary school teacher
- Community education centres
- Private college teacher
- Private practice tutor
- Education consultant
- Education policy analyst
- Youth support worker
- Teacher of English overseas
* The following combinations of teaching areas will take longer than four years to complete and students will need an additional semester to finish: Japanese on-campus Major with any of the extended minors, Japanese Studies Extended Minor and Psychological Sciences Extended Minor with any of the majors, Theatre and Performance Major combined with the Biological Sciences Extended Minor. These combinations are NOT available for international students.
# The following teaching areas are not available at Moreton Bay: Japanese, Music, Theatre and Performance.
Δ The Japanese Studies Extended Minor and the Psychological Sciences Extended Minor are only available for students admitted in the program in Semester 1.
Program structure
Required courses (13) 156 units
EDU114 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
EDU119 Cultural Heritage
EDU300 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
EDU328 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU410 English Language and Literacy
EDU411 Assessing Learning
EDU412 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
EDU415 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching Δ
EDU417 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU419 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU420 Teacher as Researcher
EDU421 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
SCS203 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
Required Curriculum and Pedagogy courses from (4) 48 units
Select 4 curriculum and pedagogy courses (48 units) associated with your teaching areas (major and extended minor courses) from:
EDU337 The Psychology of Learning
EDU338 Using Data for Learning
EDU347 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU348 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts
EDU352 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 1
EDU353 Teaching Junior Secondary English
EDU356 Teaching Senior Secondary English
EDU357 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
EDU358 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
EDU359 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
EDU363 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
EDU364 Teaching Junior Secondary History
EDU375 Teaching Senior Secondary History
EDU376 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
EDU377 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
EDU378 Teaching Senior Secondary Psychology
EDU379 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 2
Major courses (8) 96 units #
# The following combinations of teaching areas will take longer than four years to complete and students will
need an additional semester to finish: Japanese on-campus Major with any of the extended minors, Japanese
Studies Extended Minor and Psychological Sciences Extended Minor with any of the majors, Theatre and
Performance Major combined with the Biological Sciences Extended Minor.
These combinations are NOT available for international students.
English
Geography
History
Japanese Studies#
Screen Media
Theatre and Performance**#
** Note: Students completing a major in Theatre and Performance are required to complete CMN312 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 2
Extended Minor courses (6) 72 units*
* The minor must be chosen from a different discipline area to the major.
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
English Studies
Geographical Sciences
History Studies
Japanese Studies Δ#
Mathematical Sciences
Music Studies#
Screen Media Studies
Psychological Sciences ^ Δ
Theatre and Performance Studies Δ#
Elective course (1) 12 units^
Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
^Students undertaking the following extended minor will have the elective replaced by another course:
- Psychological Sciences Extended Minor – elective replaced by PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology B.
Δ The Japanese Studies Extended Minor and the Psychological Sciences Extended Minor are only available for
students admitted in the program in Semester 1.
# The following teaching areas are not available at Moreton Bay: Japanese, Music, Theatre and Performance.
Δ refer to Program notes
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded)courses (180 units), including the core course
- Complete a minimum of 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks and complete 30 hours of Wider Field Experience
- Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:
- Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information.
- Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
- Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
- Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
- EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
- The following combinations of teaching areas will take longer than four years to complete and students will
need an additional semester to finish. These combinations are NOT available for international students:
- Japanese on-campus Major with any of the extended minors,
- Japanese Studies Extended Minor and Psychological Sciences Extended Minor with any of the majors,
- Theatre and Performance Major combined with the Biological Sciences Extended Minor.
- The Japanese Studies Extended Minor and the Psychological Sciences Extended Minor are only available for
students admitted in the program in Semester 1. - The Australian Professional Standards (AITSL – Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership)
require a minimum of six courses chosen for a major teaching area, with no more than two introductory
courses and a minimum of two graduate courses.
AITSL require a minimum of four courses chosen for a minor teaching area, with no more than two
introductory courses. - Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts
- Each course must count towards one discipline area only. They cannot be used to count towards both teaching discipline areas
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.