- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Admission requirements
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 017101
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: ED301
CRICOS code: not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge-base for those interested in careers in training or teaching in private industry, or in education consultancy.
Unlike the combined degrees of a Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts, Business or Science, this program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration.
It may, however, be considered a prerequisite program for entry to an accredited teacher education program. The Bachelor of Education also provides professional development for teachers, trainers and educators who are already accredited with a teacher registration authority.
There are two pathways and two entry points into the program—please see the program structure for more information.
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Education graduates may find employment in:
- training
- teaching in private industry
- educational consultancy/philosophy/publishing
- community services
- educational or legislative policy development/administration
Special features
- provides skills and knowledge for training and teaching in private industry
- opportunity for further study in an accredited teacher education program
- offers professional development for those already accredited with a teacher registration authority
Admission requirements
To be considered for entry into this program, applicants must satisfy one of the following entry requirements:
- 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of 4(on a 7-point scale)
- 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of a degree (or equivalent) (on a 7-point scale) plus 2 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- AQF Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1 year full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- incomplete VET and higher education studies (ie VET Certificate III through to postgraduate qualifications) that collectively equates to 2 years full-time (or equivalent) study with a minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale) plus 3 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- a trade certificate (or equivalent) plus 5 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience
- relevant study or informal training of a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent)
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Program structure
Pathway A
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Biochemistry
COR110 Advanced Methods in Psychology
COR111 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
Introductory/Foundation courses
3 required courses:
EDU100 Functional Anatomy
EDU101 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
SCS130 Abnormal Psychology
Advanced courses
3 required courses:
EDU201 Biomechanics I
EDU220 Exercise Physiology I
EDU221 Personality and Assessment *
Education major
8 required courses:
EDU202 Introduction to Sports Medicine
EDU303 Challenges to Mental Health
EDU305 Research Foundations
EDU351 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
EDU700 Health Law and Ethics
EDU702 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
EDU705 Life Crisis
SCS230 Transcultural Health Practices
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.
Pathway B
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Caring for the Older Client
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory/Foundation courses
3 required courses:
EDU100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU101 Becoming a Teacher
SCS130 Learning about Learning
Advanced courses
3 required courses:
EDU201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU220 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU221 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
Education major
Select 8 education elective courses from:
EDU202 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU301 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU302 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU303 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU305 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU330 Professional Learning I
EDU340 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU341 Leadership for Learning Communities
EDU343 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU370
EDU371
EDU372
EDU373
Plus select any 8 courses from an area of interest across the University such as Science, English, Indonesian, or 4 courses from each of two areas of interest such as Mathematics, Physics or Civics.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any state in Australia.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au