- 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 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
COR110 Health & Mental Health in Australia
COR111 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
EDU101 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SCS130 Group Processes and Practice
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
EDU220 Human Services Placement 1
EDU221 International Community Development and Global Justice
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Working With Children, Youth and Families
EDU302 Human Services Placement 2
EDU303 Community Development and Social Action
EDU305 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
EDU340 Communication and Thought
EDU351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU371 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS230 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
Pathway B
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR110 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
COR111 Language and Literacies in Education
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU101 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201
EDU220
EDU221
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107
EDU202 Individual Learner Needs
EDU203
EDU204 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU206 Sustainability Through Play and Pedagogy
EDU207
EDU301
EDU302
EDU303
EDU305
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU330
EDU331
EDU332
EDU333
EDU334
EDU335
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU342
EDU343
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU371
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 Accounting for Business | |||
| COR110 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| COR111 Business Law and Ethics |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| EDU101 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCS130 Introductory Counselling Skills |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Foundations of Human Behaviour | |||
| EDU220 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| EDU221 Social Work and Human Services Practice |
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).