Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BEd(Sec))
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
32
Program code
2312
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
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.
Fees for Australian students
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Education
Email: teacherprep@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6550
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
32
Program code
2312
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
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.
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English Proficiency
IELTS score of 7.5 overall, Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7, and Speaking 8. View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 20800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
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
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Placement courses
Compulsory Placement Course
Students must complete 10 days school experience and 90 days supervised practicum. 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. 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 Creative Arts/Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Music/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Science/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Business Management/Education(Secondary)
- Bachelors of Arts/Education(Secondary)
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
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.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
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
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English proficiency
IELTS score of 7.5 overall, Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7, and Speaking 8. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 20800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
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 professional bodies:
- Queensland College of Teachers
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
To complete the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
uring 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.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
