- 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 Writing for Young Adults
COR110 Writing Poetry
COR111 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Writing the Short Story
EDU101 Writing Your Novel
SCS130 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
EDU220 Professional Creative Writing Practice: Industry Engagement
EDU221 Communication and Thought
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU302 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU303 Becoming a Teacher
EDU305 Learning about Learning
EDU340 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU351 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU371 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
SCS230 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
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 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU220 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU202 E-Learning Leader
EDU203 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU204 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU206 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU207 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU301 Contexts of Disability and Differences
EDU302 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
EDU303 Communication and Thought
EDU305 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU309 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU330 Becoming a Teacher
EDU331 Learning about Learning
EDU332 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU333 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU334 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU335 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU340 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU341 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU342 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU343 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU344 Sustainable Communities for Children and Families
EDU351 Guiding and Supporting Children
EDU371 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
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 Issues in Nutrition | |||
| COR110 Nutrition Practicum | |||
| COR111 Introduction to the Creative Industries |
Required introductory courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft | |||
| EDU101 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCS130 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship |
Required advanced courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU201 Playing with Genre | |||
| EDU220 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| EDU221 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling |
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).