Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Teach Years 7-12 in health and physical education, plus another subject of your choice. A double degree presents greater options. Potentially pursue a career outside schools in outdoor and environmental education centres, adventure tourism or ecotourism.
In this program you will:
- Complete 80 days’ supervised experience in Queensland schools, 30 hours’ wider field experience, and 25 days’ outdoor environmental fieldwork, including residential camping on K'gari-Fraser Island
- Learn in quality sport and exercise science laboratories, accredited by the National Sport Science Quality Assurance program at the Australian Institute of Sport
- Choose from a range of disciplines for secondary teaching areas
- Graduate eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First, second and third-year courses available at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 088624G
- UniSC program code
- ED315
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
EDU114 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
EDU119 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
OES100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
OES101 Diversity and Inclusion
SPX102 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
Developing courses (1) 12 units
SCS203 The Psychology of Learning
Graduate courses (12) 144 units
EDU300 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU328 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
EDU368 Using Data for Learning
EDU369 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
EDU410 Introduction to the Creative Industries
EDU411 Playing with Genre
EDU412 Communication and Thought
EDU415 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
EDU417 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
EDU419 Editing for the Communications Professional
EDU420 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
EDU421 Writing the Short Story
Required curriculum and pedagogy courses (2) 24 units
PLUS select 2 courses (24 units) to match your chosen Minor:
EDU347 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
EDU348 Writing for Young Adults
EDU352 Writing Poetry
EDU353 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
EDU356 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
EDU357 Writing Your Novel
EDU358 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
EDU359 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU363 English Language and Literacy
EDU364 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
Health and Physical Education major (8) 96 units
HLT100 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
SPX101 Introduction to Coaching Science
NUT212 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
OES240 Assessing Learning
SPX231 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
NUT300 Teaching Junior Secondary HPE
OES300 Teaching Senior Secondary HPE
OES301 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
Minor (4) 48 units
English
Geography
History
Mathematical Studies
Marine Science
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Personal statement requirement
As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.
After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.
More information is on the QTAC website.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 68.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 68.00 |
Post admission requirements
Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 30 hours of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience is completed in Queensland schools. Students must obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.
Students will also need to successfully complete the Australian Government's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. More information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
This program includes physical components, including travel to off-campus locations. If they have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that might impact your participation in some of the practical components, please contact the program coordinator to discuss your options.
Additional entry information
Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. 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.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- Health and Physical Education
- Recommended prior preparation
- It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units), including the core course
- Complete 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 30 hours Wider Field Experience
- Complete 25 days Outdoor Environmental Fieldwork on Fraser Island and other natural environments across South-East Queensland
- Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) placement you must:
- Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information
- Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
- Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
- Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
- EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Students will need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of the program. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your potential participation in some of the practical components of the program, you are invited to discuss your options with the program coordinator
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$10,312
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,600
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$102,400