The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge base for those interested in private industry training or teaching.
This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher and want to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer in private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.
* Program intake suspended effective Semester 1, 2013 until end of Semester 2, 2013
This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher and want to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer in private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.
To study to become a registered teacher, refer to the Bachelor of Education combined degrees, Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission, 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)
- 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 also be required to attend an interview.
Additional Entry Requirements
Please refer to the English Language Entry Requirements
Career opportunities
Private industry training or teaching, educational consultancy, community services, education policy development.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 24 courses which includes Core courses (2), 1 Education major (8), required courses (6), plus a major (8) in another discipline from any faculty or 2 minors (4) in another discipline from any faculty.
Program notes
- Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland or any other state in Australia.
- 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, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Pathway A
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
COR110 Property Economics
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory / Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Becoming a Teacher
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU221 Language and Literacies in Education
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU202 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU302 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU303 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU305 E-Learning Leader
EDU340 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU351 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU371 Teaching Reading and Writing
SCS230 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
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 (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Contexts of Disability and Differences
COR110 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory / Foundation courses (3)
3 required introductory courses:
EDU100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Becoming a Teacher
Advanced courses (3)
3 required advanced courses:
EDU201 Learning about Learning
EDU220 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU221 Language and Literacies in Education
Education major (8)
8 required courses:
EDU107 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU202 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU203 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
EDU204 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU206 Pedagogy, Play and Assessment
EDU207 Pedagogy of the Arts and Technology
EDU301 Sustainable Communities for Children and Families
EDU302 Guiding Play and Inquiry-based Learning
EDU303 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU305 E-Learning Leader
EDU309 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU330 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU331
EDU332
EDU333
EDU334
EDU335
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU341
EDU342
EDU343
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU351
EDU371
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.