Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded)courses (180 units), including the core course
• Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks and complete 30 hours of Wider Field Experience
• Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. 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 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

• EDU415MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
• The following combinations of teaching areas will take longer than four years to complete and students will
  need an additional semester to finish. These combinations are NOT available for international students:
  
  • Japanese on-campus Major with any of the extended minors,
  • Japanese Studies Extended Minor and Psychological Sciences Extended Minor with any of the majors,
  • Theatre and Performance Major combined with the Biological Sciences Extended Minor.
• The Japanese Studies Extended Minor and the Psychological Sciences Extended Minor are only available for
  students admitted in the program in Semester 1.
• The Australian Professional Standards (AITSL – Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership)
  require a minimum of six courses chosen for a major teaching area, with no more than two introductory
  courses and a minimum of two graduate courses.
  AITSL require a minimum of four courses chosen for a minor teaching area, with no more than two
  introductory courses.
• 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 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts
• Each course must count towards one discipline area only. They cannot be used to count towards both teaching discipline areas
• 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
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.

Refer to Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts - Inherent Academic Requirements

USC strongly supports the rights of all people to pursue studies. The University embraces diversity and endeavours to accommodate all students.

What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?

The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

USC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.

Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.

Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.

Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?

IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.

How does this affect you?

To successfully complete a program at USC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.

If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.

If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a USC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.