Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) (BEd(Sec)(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2016
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2062
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in 16 units of advanced education courses or hold a bachelor degree and a Diploma of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in the Diploma of Education.
Additional application information
The LANTITE is not yet a requirement for graduation or registration for students in Queensland. We are encouraging our final year students to sit the test this year. Successfully completing the literacy and numeracy test may be advantageous to our students' future employment prospects, particularly if they are planning to teach in other States or Territories that have made the test compulsory from 2016. The University has made a significant commitment to our initial teacher education programs and students in undertaking to meet students' expenses in sitting the test. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@.uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Education
Email: education@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6550
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2062
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in 16 units of advanced education courses or hold a bachelor degree and a Diploma of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in the Diploma of Education.
CRICOS Code: 025965G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)?
The Honours program emphasises independent scholarship and research through the preparation of a written thesis. It provides excellent research training (theory and research design, data collection, data analysis and writing skills) and allows a high level of involvement in the School of Education postgraduate research culture.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is available as part of the standard program awarded based on a cumulative weighted GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in 16 units of advanced education courses or hold a bachelor degree and a Diploma of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in the Diploma of Education.
Additional application information
The LANTITE is not yet a requirement for graduation or registration for students in Queensland. We are encouraging our final year students to sit the test this year. Successfully completing the literacy and numeracy test may be advantageous to our students' future employment prospects, particularly if they are planning to teach in other States or Territories that have made the test compulsory from 2016. The University has made a significant commitment to our initial teacher education programs and students in undertaking to meet students' expenses in sitting the test. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@.uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in 16 units of advanced education courses or hold a bachelor degree and a Diploma of Education with a GPA of 5.75 in the Diploma of Education.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 025965G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- AITSL advised the university that, in the future, students in an Educational/Teaching degree will need to satisfactorily complete the Literacy & Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students.
- Please click here for information about the Literacy & Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students . There will be additional costs involved.
- We will update this information as it becomes available from AITSL ( Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership ).
What you can do with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
Careers
The Bachelor of Education (Honours) prepares students for employment as teachers or educational administrators. It also provides the possibility of progressing more quickly than otherwise towards the PhD degree.
The LANTITE is not yet a requirement for graduation or registration for students in Queensland. We are encouraging our final year students to sit the test this year. Successfully completing the literacy and numeracy test may be advantageous to our students' future employment prospects, particularly if they are planning to teach in other States or Territories that have made the test compulsory from 2016. The University has made a significant commitment to our initial teacher education programs and students in undertaking to meet students' expenses in sitting the test. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@.uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website
For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 16 units from the BEd(Sec)(Hons) course list comprising:
- 2 units for Part A;
- 6 units from Part B; and
- 8 units for Part C.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
