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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. You’ll learn strategies to cater to a diverse range of learners in schools as well as other educational facilities.

You can attend professional development seminars to enhance your knowledge and skills in areas such as classroom management and setting yourself up for success during your first year of teaching. You also have the opportunity to experience different school settings and learners by either undertaking a teaching placement in, or taking a 6-day trip to, rural and remote areas. These experiences allow you to make more informed decisions about your career.

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

Program Structure
Required courses (13)

COR109
EDU114
EDU202
EDU328 Communication and Thought
EDU410 Introducing Human Geographies
EDU412 Biodiversity and Ecology
EDU417 Chemistry
EDU418 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU419 Cell Biology
EDU420 Introduction to Mathematics
EDU421 Science Research Methods
EDU422 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
SCS203 Professional Learning: Professional Practice

Required curriculum and pedagogy courses from (4):

EDU337 Human Physiology
EDU338 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU347 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EDU348 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU352 Physical Education Studies A
EDU353 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
EDU356 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
EDU357 Genes in Health and Disease
EDU358 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
EDU359 Introduction to Pharmacology
EDU363 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
EDU364 Immunology

Major courses (8):

Drama
English
Geography
History

Minor courses (4):

Biology
Chemistry
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematics

Discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor from (2):

Students undertaking Biology and Mathematics minors will be required to select 3 discipline specific course

Biology (3):

Students must complete the Biology Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
LFS100 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS112 Organic Chemistry
SCI102 Inorganic Chemistry

Chemistry (2):

Students must complete the Chemistry Minor plus the 2 following courses:
LFS100 Physical Chemistry
SCI105 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Drama (2):

Students must complete the Drama minor plus 2 of the following courses:
DRA202 Green Chemistry for Industry and Energy Production
DRA203 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
DRA204 E-Learning Leader
DRA302 Communication and Thought

English (2):

Students must complete the English minor plus 2 of the following courses:
CMN116 Human Development and Learning (required when combined with Drama Major)
EDU307 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy
EGL206 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher

Geography (2):

Students must complete the Geography minor plus 2 of the following courses:
GEO100 Integrating ICT into Learning
ENP236 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
ENP245 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
ENP255 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
ENS242 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
ENS254 Teaching Science in the Early Years
ENS353 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
GEO201 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
GEO302 Individual Learner Needs
GEO310 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
GEO340 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
GEO350 Teaching Reading and Writing

History (2):

Students must complete the History minor plus 2 of the following courses:
HIS200 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
HIS230 Assessing Learning
HIS240 Teaching HASS in Primary School

Mathematics (3):

Students must complete the Mathematics Minor plus all 3 of the following courses:
MTH381 Teaching Arts in the Primary School
SCI110 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
SCI202 Teaching Science in Primary Schools

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

Elective* course (1)

Select 1 elective course from either Faculty of Arts, Business and Law 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
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience
  • Register your selected major and/or minor 

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
  • Each course must count towards one discipline area only. They cannot be used to count towards both teaching discipline areas
  • 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