This program prepares students to become qualified primary school teachers (Prep-Year 7).
Students develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. They learn to apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Students undertake Supervised Professional Experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include information and communication technologies (ICTs) for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
- 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.
- The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence at Sippy Downs from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
- The option to study at Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- † Duration note: Semester 2 intake will commence at Sippy Downs from Semester 2, 2014.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths (4,SA), Science (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Students develop curriculum knowledge in English, mathematics, science, technology, arts, health and physical education, history, and geography. They learn to apply theory and gain practical teaching skills in a primary school setting. Students undertake Supervised Professional Experience with two placements in the first and final years. Courses include information and communication technologies (ICTs) for learning and teaching, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning and teaching, inclusion and diversity, curriculum development, assessment for learning and sustainable teaching practices.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 23 weeks of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Students must also complete 25 days of Wider Field Experience. 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 primary education context, training context other than schools.
Registration
Queensland College of Teachers.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses, including 30 required courses and 2 electives.
- Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 23 weeks supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 25 days of wider field experience.
To commence supervised professional experience you must:
- Travel to attend supervised professional experience placements.
- A Blue 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.
- 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.
Program structure
Core course
1 required course:
COR109 Health, Law and Ethics
Introductory required courses
7 required courses:
EDU101 Drug Therapy
EDU102 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EDU103 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
EDU104 Leadership and Governance in Maternity Care
EDU105 Midwifery Practice 3
EDU106 Midwifery Internship
EDU107 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
Advanced required courses
22 required courses:
EDU203 Life Crisis
EDU204 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Child Health
EDU205 Communication and Thought
EDU221 Human Development and Learning
EDU305 The Primary Teacher
EDU308 Integrating ICTs into Learning
EDU309 Foundation of English and Mathematics
EDU316 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
EDU317 Professional Learning: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
EDU318 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU340 Play and Inquiry Based Learning
EDU341 Technologies and ICTs: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU342 Professional Learning: Facilitating the Learning Environment
EDU343 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU400
EDU401
EDU402
EDU403
EDU404
EDU410
EDU411
EDU652
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
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 free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Learning office (Level 1, H Building).
Note: If you do not possess 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 the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.