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Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
Program summary
QTAC code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably chemistry
CRICOS code: 056383F
Program overview
The Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science will provide you with the professional studies knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle (Years 8 and 9) and senior phases of learning (Years 10–12).
The purpose of the program is to develop teachers who draw on discipline knowledge to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as within integrated curriculum structures, which are based on enquiry and problem-solving within real-world or life-like contexts.
In this combined degree, designed to be completed in four years of full-time study, students are required to complete 32 x 12-unit courses, with 16 of these being professional studies and 16 being discipline studies. Field experience is an integral aspect of all professional studies courses reflecting the nexus between practice and theory.
Professional membership
Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. A range of other general and discipline-specific memberships is also available to graduates of these programs.
Career opportunities
- careers in the related discipline
- teaching in science areas in secondary schools and training organisations
- opportunity to study in two different areas, effectively doubling future career options
- opportunity to work with local schools
- teacher field experiences start in the first semester of the first year
- smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
Science discipline courses (16)
Select 1 major teaching area (12 courses) from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- Marine Studies
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Health
- Mathematics
- Science (available only with a Mathematics or Physical Education Major)
- Sustainability
a minor teaching area (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies
Note: Students taking this option will require personal assistance from a program adviser from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education when enrolling.
Education courses (16)
Select 1 course from:
- COR109 Communication and Thought
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
- EDU101 Learning about Learning
- EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
- EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
- EDU210 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
- EDU220 Pedagogies for New Times
- EDU221 Assessment for Learning
- EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
- EDU310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
- EDU311 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
- EDU312 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
- EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
- SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
- EDU302 E-Learning Leader
- EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
- EDU304 Internship
- EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
- EDU313 Learning Choices
- EDU314 Workplace Learning in VET
- EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
- EDU341 Mathematics Education for Early Learning
- EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
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
1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
2. No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
3. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
4. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
4. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
9. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
Requirements for placements
The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.
Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).
Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
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