- Arts knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
- Opportunity to work in local schools
- Undertake studies in two teaching areas
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts
Award abbreviation: BEd/BA
QTAC code: 017001
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AE301
CRICOS code: 056382G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Earn two degrees in only four years to become an arts discipline teacher in middle (Years 7–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school.
This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school/education sites. The arts component develops a background in chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curriculum studies in secondary schools. You study two teaching areas from English, geography, history, maths, science, and studies of society and the environment. Classroom field experiences start in your second year of study.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science.
Additional admission requirement
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised professional experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are also required to complete 20 days of wider field experience. You must obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before your first workplace experience. Refer to Requirements for placements.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, positions in government, media, commerce, industry.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses including 29 required courses and 3 electives.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses, including core courses in the Bachelor of Arts component.
- Select and complete majors and minors as per the list of major and minor study combinations below.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
- Complete a minimum of 16 weeks Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience.
In order to commence field 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 Suitability Card 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).
- Electives can be used to increase curriculum knowledge in a Key Learning Area.
- Students completing a minor from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering must complete all electives (3) from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Students completing a major in History must select HIS100 and HIS140 as the introductory courses for their major.
- 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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Compatible major and minor combinations
| Major | Minor options |
|---|---|
| English | Mathematics, Science or Studies of Society (SOSE) |
| Geography | English, Mathematics or Science |
| History | English, Mathematics or Science |
Faculty of Arts and Social Science courses
Select a major teaching area (8 courses) from 1 of the following:
Plus select a minor teaching area (4 courses) from 1 of the following:
Plus select 3 advanced elective courses (Students completing a minor in Mathematics or Science must select three advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences)
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Health, Society and Culture
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Community Development and Social Action
COR111 Communication and Thought
Education courses
13 required courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU201 Introduction to Psychology A
EDU202 Introduction to Psychology B
EDU210 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU221 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
EDU301 Counselling Placement 1
EDU310 Counselling Placement 2
EDU311 Counselling Theory and Practice
EDU312 Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Counselling
EDU330 Group Work
SCS130 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
Plus select 2 education elective courses from:
EDU302 Developmental and Family Counselling
EDU303 Health and Mental Health in Australia
EDU304 Community Development and Social Action
EDU305 Indigenous Australia and the State
EDU313 Understanding Cultural Diversity
EDU314 Communication and Thought
EDU340 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU341 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU351 Becoming a Teacher
EDU371 Learning about Learning
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field 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 the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the Supervised Professional Experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course must be studied in each semester - One (1) required course
- Three (3) major courses
- Two (2) minor courses
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| COR110 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero | |||
| COR111 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book |
Required course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas |
Major courses (3)
Select 3 courses from your chosen major study area:
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your compatible minor study area:
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses:
EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) major course: Must be studied in Semester 1
- One (1) elective course: Must be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics | |||
| EDU201 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns | |||
| EDU202 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction | |||
| EDU210 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature | |||
| EDU220 Talking History: Memory and the Past | |||
| EDU221 Communication and Thought |
Major course (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen major study area:
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) required courses: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1
- Two (2) major courses: Must be studied in Semester 2
- One (1) minor course: Must be studied in Semester 2
- One (1) elective course: Must be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| EDU330 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| SCS130 Introduction to Psychology B |
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area:
Minor course (1)
Select 1 course from your compatible minor study area:
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Two (2) required courses: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors and electives) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.
- Two (2) education electives
- Two (2) major courses
- One (1) minor course
- One (1) elective course
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| EDU312 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Education electives (2)
Select 2 Education elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Counselling for the Human Services Professional | |||
| EDU303 Counselling Theory and Practice | |||
| EDU304 Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Counselling | |||
| EDU305 Group Work | |||
| EDU313 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| EDU314 Developmental and Family Counselling | |||
| EDU340 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| EDU341 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| EDU351 Counselling Placement 1 | |||
| EDU371 Counselling Placement 2 |
Major courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area:
Minor course (1)
Select 1 course from your compatible minor study area:
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).