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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 2016
A$10,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$80,000
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 2024 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017221
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 65
UniSC program code
AE304
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus
Prerequisites
Maths A, B or C (4,SA); English (4,SA)
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 2016
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384

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

13 required courses:

COR109 Think Health
EDU114 Cell Biology
EDU202 Human Physiology
EDU328 Human Anatomy
EDU410 Introduction to Behavioural Health
EDU412 Science Research Methods
EDU417 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
EDU418 Human Pathophysiology
EDU419 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
EDU420 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
EDU421 Functional Anatomy
EDU422 Biomechanics I
SCS203 Exercise Prescription and Programming II

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU337 Exercise Physiology I
EDU338 Introduction to Sports Medicine
EDU347 Sport and Exercise Psychology
EDU348 Motor Control and Learning
EDU352 Introduction to Clinical Placement
EDU353 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
EDU356 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
EDU357 Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiology
EDU358 Biomechanics II
EDU359 Exercise Physiology II
EDU363 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
EDU364 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

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 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
LFS112 Case Management and Occupational Rehabilitation
SCI102 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science

Chemistry:

Students must complete the Chemistry Minor plus the 2 following courses:
LFS100 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SCI105 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science

Drama:

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA202 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
DRA203 Mathematics Foundations
DRA204 Mathematics Foundations
DRA302 Communication and Thought

English:

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses:
CMN116 Engineering Professional Practice(required when combined with Drama Major)
EDU307 Engineering Statics
EGL206 Mathematics Foundations

Geography:

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENP236 Introduction to Engineering Design
ENP245 Engineering Computer Programming
ENP255 Fluid Mechanics
ENS242 Mechanics of Materials
ENS254 Engineering Research Methodology
ENS353 Calculus and Algebra
GEO201 Numerical Analysis
GEO302 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
GEO310 Electronics and Electromagnetism
GEO340 Engineering Project 1
GEO350 Education Research an Introduction

History:

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS225 Research Methods in Education
HIS230 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
HIS231 Second Language Teaching Methodologies
HIS265 Professional Learning
HIS290 Curriculum Development and Evaluation

Mathematics:

Students must complete the Mathematics Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
MTH381 Pedagogies for Engagement
SCI110 Contemporary Issues in Education
SCI202 Designing an Education Research Proposal

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

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.