Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BEd(Sec))
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
32
Program code
2312
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
This program is only offered as a dual degree and entry is dependent on admission to the non-education program. Students receive information about dual degrees in the Enrolment Guide.
Additional application information
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Prerequisite Guides are available from the Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences and the School of Education. The Prerequisite Guide outlines the teaching areas within this program and the prerequisites for each of the areas. Dual degree planners are available on the myAdvisor website.
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Education
Email: teacherprep@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6550
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
32
Program code
2312
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
This program is only offered as a dual degree and entry is dependent on admission to the non-education program. Students receive information about dual degrees in the Enrolment Guide. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
The B Ed(Sec) is offered at UQ as a dual degree. Each dual degree with the B Ed(Sec) has CRICOS registration which enables international students to apply for an Australian student visa on the proviso they undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries 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)?
This pre-service teacher education program is available only as a dual degree. Students completing a dual degree have the opportunity to complete two degrees in less time than if each was studied separately. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) offers school based learning and draws on the latest research into effective teaching, ensuring graduates are well equipped to teach. Students completing a dual degree with education are prepared for secondary school teaching, or training in business or industry. Teaching is a challenging and rewarding career, with secondary school teachers in demand worldwide. Teaching areas include accounting, Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian), biology, business organisation and management, chemistry, computers and information processing, drama, economics, English, English as a second language, European languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish), geography, history, legal studies, mathematics, media studies, science 21, music, physics, special needs, studies in religion and study of society.
The non-education degree undertaken provides the content knowledge for two teaching areas, while the education degree provides the skills and knowledge for the teaching of the content.
What you can study
During the first three years, students complete eight education courses while satisfying the requirements for their first degree and the prerequisites for study in the fourth year, which includes two teaching areas. In the fourth year students undertake professional studies including supervised practicums in school settings.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Compulsory Placement Course
Students must complete 20 days school experience and 80 days supervised practicum. The school experience is embedded in 4 courses that each require 5 days of activity associated with schools and/or school age students. Students are required to complete two blocks (7-8 weeks) of supervised practicum in their professional year. Effort is made to place students a reasonable distance from their home but they can be expected to travel up to 90 minutes due to public transport connections and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income. Students are generally placed between the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Ipswich and are encouraged to explore the option of a rural placement. Rural scholarships are available from the School of Education to assist with travel and accommodation costs.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing practicum. Students can apply for a Blue Card through the School of Education and should do so three months before their practicum is due to commence. The Teacher Preparation Programs Handbook provides information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from School of Education.
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Arts/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Music/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Business Management/Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Creative Arts/Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Science/Education(Secondary)
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
This program is only offered as a dual degree and entry is dependent on admission to the non-education program. Students receive information about dual degrees in the Enrolment Guide.
Additional application information
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Prerequisite Guides are available from the Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences and the School of Education. The Prerequisite Guide outlines the teaching areas within this program and the prerequisites for each of the areas. Dual degree planners are available on the myAdvisor website.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
This program is only offered as a dual degree and entry is dependent on admission to the non-education program. Students receive information about dual degrees in the Enrolment Guide. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
The B Ed(Sec) is offered at UQ as a dual degree. Each dual degree with the B Ed(Sec) has CRICOS registration which enables international students to apply for an Australian student visa on the proviso they undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
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
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Careers
Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Queensland and may qualify for employment as secondary school teachers in state and independent schools worldwide. Students who specialise in music or Language Other Than English (LOTE) may also seek employment in primary schools. An education degree opens up a vast range of career opportunities within educational settings such as head of department, principal, guidance officer, learning support teacher, student advisor and education advisor. The development of key competencies throughout the Bachelor of Education program provides knowledge and skills sought by employers in business and industry, especially in areas where an understanding of program development and training are required.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Program rules for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
To complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
During the first three years, students complete eight education courses while satisfying the requirements for their first degree and the prerequisites for study in the fourth (final) year, which include two teaching areas.
To fulfil the requirements of the education component of the dual degree students are required to obtain #32 units from the BEd (Secondary) list comprising:
- #16 for Part A; and
- #16 for Part B.
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.
