During the first three years (four years for BMus), students complete eight education courses while satisfying the requirements for their non-Education degree and the prerequisites for study in the final year, which include two teaching areas. In the final year, students undertake professional studies including supervised practicums in school settings.

Compulsory Placement Courses - students must complete 90 days of supervised and assessed professional experience comprising of: 20 days of school experience/observation and 70 days of supervised practicum placement.

Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of their home base 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 over this period. Students are generally placed at Ipswich, Brisbane, and southeast Queensland and are encouraged to explore the option of a rural placement. Financial assistance may be available to assist with travel and accommodation costs for rural placements.

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 Professional Experience Handbook for this program provides information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) as a teacher, to work as a secondary school teacher in Queensland. QCT registration could be used to apply for permission to work as a teacher in other Australian states/territories or internationally. 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. All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria.