Inspire a love of the arts through teaching
Learn how to combine your knowledge of communication and the arts with teaching skills in this double degree, where you can specialise in two teaching areas*Δ such as English, geography, history, drama, Japanese#, music, screen media, psychology#, biology, chemistry or mathematics.
- 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 2021 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.
- 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.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
- Student profile
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Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Rachael Dwyer
You will study how to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom of students in Years 7-12. You will have the opportunity to travel to rural and remote areas for a teaching placement and learn to teach a diverse range of students in varied educational settings.
In this program you will:
- Learn how to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom
- Link theory and practice through 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools
- Engage with community projects through 30 hours wider field experience with children, families and communities
- Be provided the opportunity to experience different school settings and learners by taking a trip to rural and remote areas
Graduates are eligible to become members of the Queensland College of Teachers.
Prior to entry, students will need to:
- Complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for teaching
- Submit a 600-1000-word personal statement on why you would make a great teacher
- Obtain a Blue Card before starting supervised professional experience
External requirement:
Complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
Career opportunities:
- Secondary school teacher
- Community education centres
- Private college teacher
- Private practice tutor
- Education consultant
- Education policy analyst
- Youth support worker
- Teacher of English overseas
2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey
95% of USC education graduates find employment within four months of finishing study.
* The following combinations of teaching areas will take longer than four years to complete and students will need an additional semester to finish:
- Japanese Studies 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, for students commencing in Semester 2.
These combinations are NOT available for international students.
# The following teaching areas are not available at Moreton Bay: Japanese, Music, Theatre and Performance.
- The Japanese Studies Major and Extended Minor are only available for students admitted in the program in Semester 1.
- The Psychological Sciences Extended Minor is only available for students admitted in the program in Semester 1.
What will I study?
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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.