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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts

Share your love of the arts with the next generation.

This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your arts knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as English, geography, history, drama, biology, chemistry or mathematics.

CRICOS code
082693J
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,500
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$76,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B  or C (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017221
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
AE304
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus
Prerequisites
English (4,SA) €
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B, or C
Other requirements
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.
Fee type 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B  or C (4,SA) and English (4,SA).

This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your arts knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as English, geography, history, drama, biology, chemistry or mathematics.

You’ll study how students in Years 7-12 learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and develop curriculum content knowledge. You’ll complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools to link theory and practice. Gain valuable and rewarding wider field experience where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.

Our program has been developed in partnership with leading educational bodies, and as you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Post-admission requirements

Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 15 days of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools. 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 secondary schools, private practice, community education centres, private colleges, universities, or careers in related discipline areas.

Registration

Graduates may apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

For students commencing Semester 1, 2015.
13 required courses:

COR109 Private International Law
EDU114 International Human Rights Law
EDU202 Legal Internship
EDU328 Sports Law
EDU410 Transnational & Comparative Law
EDU412 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
EDU417 Law Honours Thesis
EDU418 Introduction to the Creative Industries
EDU419 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
EDU420 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
EDU421 Communication and Thought
EDU422 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
SCS203 Editing for the Communications Professional

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU337 Paperback Hero
EDU338 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
EDU347 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
EDU348 Novel Ideas
EDU352 Creativity and Literature
EDU353 Writing Your Novel
EDU356 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
EDU357 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
EDU358 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
EDU359 Communication and Thought
EDU363 Anatomy and Physiology
EDU364 Midwifery Foundations

8 course major from:

Drama
English
Geography
History

4 course minor from:

Biology
Chemistry
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematics

2 discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from:

Biology:

Students must complete the Biology Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
LFS100 Developing Midwifery
LFS112 Midwifery Practice 1
SCI102 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing

Chemistry:

Students must complete the Chemistry Minor plus the 2 following courses:
LFS100 Comprehensive Assessment in Midwifery
SCI105 Introductory Bioscience

Drama:

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA202 Health, Culture and Society
DRA203 Research Foundations for Health Practice
DRA204 Therapeutics in Midwifery
DRA302 Midwifery Practice 2

English:

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses:
CMN116 Advancing Midwifery(required when combined with Drama Major)
EDU307 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EGL206 Leadership and governance in maternity care

Geography:

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100 Midwifery Practice 3
ENP236 Midwifery Internship
ENP245 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
ENP255 Health Law and Ethics
ENS242 Drug Therapy
ENS254 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
ENS353 Health Alteration
GEO201 Life Crisis
GEO302 The Child Client
GEO310 Communication and Thought
GEO340 Foundations of Human Behaviour
GEO350 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change

History:

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS225 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
HIS230 Social Work and Human Services Practice
HIS231 Social Research
HIS232 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
HIS250 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
HIS265 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
HIS290 Critical Practice with Mental Health, Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis

Mathematics:

Students must complete the Mathematics Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
MTH381 Working with Children, Youth and Families
SCI110 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
SCI202 Health and Mental Health in Australia

1 elective course

Select one course from either Faculty of Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering ( students undertaking Biology and Mathematics minors will not be required to select an elective as they undertake an additional discipline specific course).

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 the 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 Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information on requirements for placement.

Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards - For students commencing Semester 1, 2016.

Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 courses as listed in program structure.
  • The total number of introductory courses (100 level) cannot exceed 15.
  • Select and complete majors and minors as per the list below.
  • Register your selected major and minor with Student Administration.
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience.

In order to commence Supervised Professional 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 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).
  • 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.