Bachelor of Education

2024 course information for Domestic Students
2024 course information for International Students

updated 6:02 AM on Wed, 24 May

Domestic snapshot

International snapshot

IELTS
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ATAR
70
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
4 years full-time
Location
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online
Gold Coast
Start date
March, July
February, June
Course code
3007002
Course abbreviation
BEd
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
CRICOS
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Fees
Commonwealth supported
Fees
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Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Course overview
The Bachelor of Education qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Our evidence-based course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leadership and research in teacher education that is responsive to local and global contexts.
 
Graduates will be qualified as a teacher in one of the following five areas:
  • Early Childhood/Primary (6 weeks to Year 6);
  • Primary (Kindergarten/Prep to Year 6); English Primary Specialisation and specialisation in Science and Maths available 
  • Primary/Secondary (English Primary Specialisation and one Secondary specialisation);
  • Secondary (Two teaching specialisations); or
  • Secondary: Design and Technology (choose from Industrial Technology, or Food and Fibre, plus one Secondary specialisation).
The first year of the course provides a distinctive foundation with excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, and subject content, as well as issues in contemporary education. 
 
Within the four-year full-time equivalent degree (or 3.5 years fast tracked*), you also undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive (special) education, along with curriculum and pedagogy learning across disciplines.
 
All primary and secondary students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the second professional experience placement.

If undertaking full-time study from year 2, studying from January to December (6 teaching terms) may be required in some years.

Please note admission to this course includes non-academic requirements.

* Depending on course and specialisation pathway and term commencement.

The Bachelor of Education qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Our evidence-based course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leadership and research in teacher education that is responsive to local and global contexts.
 
Graduates will be qualified as a teacher in one of the following five areas:
  • Early Childhood/Primary (6 weeks to Year 6);
  • Primary (Kindergarten/Prep to Year 6); English Primary Specialisation and specialisation in Science and Maths available 
  • Primary/Secondary (English Primary Specialisation and one Secondary specialisation);
  • Secondary (Two teaching specialisations); or
  • Secondary: Design and Technology (choose from Industrial Technology, or Food and Fibre, plus one Secondary specialisation).
The first year of the course provides a distinctive foundation with excellent grounding in literacy, numeracy, and subject content, as well as issues in contemporary education. 
 
Within the four-year full-time equivalent degree (or 3.5 years fast tracked*), you also undertake core learning in Indigenous education, sustainability, inclusive (special) education, along with curriculum and pedagogy learning across disciplines.
 
All primary and secondary students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the second professional experience placement.

If undertaking full-time study from year 2, studying from January to December (6 teaching terms) may be required in some years.

Please note admission to this course includes non-academic requirements.

* Depending on course and specialisation pathway and term commencement.

Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.

Entry requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature at a New South Wales campus of Southern Cross University must have satisfied requirements specified by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for admission to an initial teacher education course that is approved for the purposes of enabling graduates to apply for registration as a teacher in New South Wales, including
    1. satisfactory completion of the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.
  2. Applicants for admission to candidature at a Queensland campus of Southern Cross University must have satisfied requirements specified by the Queensland College of Teachers for admission to an initial teacher education course that is approved for the purposes of enabling graduates to apply for registration as a teacher in Queensland, including
    1. satisfactory completion of the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.

To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement, an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  1. have completed senior secondary study to the equivalent of the Australian year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:
    1. the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2, Section 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements and
    2. the language of instruction was English; or
  2. achieved a minimum test score, within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:
    1. International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 7.5, including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or
    2. International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  3. successfully completed SCU’s Preparing for Success Program Transition to Uni Program, or English Language Program. 

For the purposes of satisfying English Language Proficiency requirements for admission, applicants will only be considered on the above criteria and will not be considered on the basis of other criteria established by the Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2, Section 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall Score or equivalent7.5
Reading7.0
Writing7.0
Listening8.0
Speaking8.0

About the course

Students select one area of specialisation. This will determine career outcomes:

Early Childhood/Primary

For teaching in both early childhood settings and primary schools.

Primary

For teaching in primary schools from kindergarten to year 6. Includes an approved compulsory English Primary Specialisation with opportunities for an approved Specialisation in Mathematics or Science.

Primary/Secondary

For teaching in both primary schools and in secondary schools in one subject. Includes a compulsory English Primary Specialisation.

Secondary

In this specialisation, you choose two teaching subjects from the full range of secondary subjects.

Technology Secondary

In this specialisation you undertake Design and Technology secondary subjects and combine these with either Industrial Technology or Food and Fibre plus a second teaching area from a range of subjects.

Domestic students

Location Teaching period
Coffs HarbourTerm  1, Term  3
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3
LismoreTerm  1, Term  3
OnlineTerm  1, Term  3

International students

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast (Early Childhood/Primary Specialisation)Term  1, Term  3$30,832 ($3,854 per unit)110583A
Gold Coast (Primary/Secondary Specialisation)Term  1, Term  3$30,832 ($3,854 per unit)110586J
Gold Coast (Primary Specialisation)Term  1, Term  3$30,832 ($3,854 per unit)110584M
Gold Coast (Secondary Specialisation)Term  1, Term  3$30,832 ($3,854 per unit)110585K

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

How to apply

Where and when do you want to study?

Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.

Australian/Domestic students

Early Offer

If you're a current Year 12 student you can register for our Early Offer program. You may be eligible to receive an early offer based on your School Principal's recommendation.

Apply now for your Early Offer

International students studying in Australia

Gold Coast (Early Childhood/Primary Specialisation)
Term 1 February 2024Term 3 June 2024
Gold Coast (Primary/Secondary Specialisation)
Term 1 February 2024Term 3 June 2024
Gold Coast (Primary Specialisation)
Term 1 February 2024Term 3 June 2024
Gold Coast (Secondary Specialisation)
Term 1 February 2024Term 3 June 2024
View domestic application details View international application details

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Education, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:

Permission to undertake a professional experience placement requires meeting all academic and non-academic requirements as stipulated by the University and relevant accreditation bodies.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising 8 core units and 16 specialisation units.

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 6 core units and 10 specialisation units.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Interdisciplinary Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 4 core units and 4 specialisation units.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.


Course structure


Schedule of units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Complete ONE of the following Specialisations

Early Childhood/Primary Specialisation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1003Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought
ENGL1005Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words
MATH1002Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
EDUC1006Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line Note 2
HLTH1002PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul
CRTV1001Creativity and the Arts
CLST1002HSIE: The Universe Next Door
SCIN1006Science and Technology: All Things Matter
EDUC1004Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner
EDUC2024Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
EDUC2020Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
EDUC3023Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
EDUC3025Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
TCHR2007Professional Experience: Early Childhood I Note 1
TCHR2004Professional Experience I - Primary Note 1
TCHR2006Professional Experience III - Primary Note 1
TCHR2011Professional Experience: Early Childhood II Note 1
TCHR3009Professional Experience IV - Primary Note 1
EDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3012Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II
EDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2015Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I Note 6
EDUC3011English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II Note 6
ENGL1004English: Literature, Language and Literacy Note 6
TCHR2002Children, Families and Communities
TCHR1002Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
TCHR1001Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
TCHR2003Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood
TCHR3001Early Childhood Matters
TCHR3004Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood
TCHR2008Theory to practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers
TCHR2010Theory to Practice: Education and Care for Infants and Toddlers

Primary Specialisation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1003Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought
ENGL1005Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words
MATH1002Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count Note 4, Note 7
EDUC1006Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line Note 2, Note 4, Note 5
HLTH1002PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul
CRTV1001Creativity and the Arts
CLST1002HSIE: The Universe Next Door
SCIN1006Science and Technology: All Things Matter Note 5, Note 7
EDUC1004Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner
EDUC2024Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
EDUC2020Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
EDUC3023Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
EDUC3025Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
TCHR2004Professional Experience I - Primary Note 1
TCHR2005Professional Experience II - Primary Note 1
TCHR2006Professional Experience III - Primary Note 1
TCHR3009Professional Experience IV - Primary Note 1
EDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I Note 4
EDUC3012Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II Note 4
EDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy Note 5
EDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2015Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I Note 3, Note 6
EDUC3011English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II Note 3, Note 6
EDUC3026Interdisciplinary Studies of Language and Literature Note 3
ENGL1004English: Literature, Language and Literacy Note 3, Note 6
DSGN1010Digital Technologies: Principles and Processes Note 4, Note 5
EDUC2021Storylines: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Note 3
AND complete one of the following options

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
If approved to undertake a Primary Mathematics Specialisation complete the following units:
TCHR3014Exploring Mathematics: The Past, Present, and Future
TCHR3013STEM Leadership in Schools
EDUC3027Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Context
AND two (2) elective units
OR

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
If approved to undertake a Primary Science and Technology Specialisation complete the following units:
Choose one (1) Science discipline unit from the following list:
SCIN1005Organisms and Environments
ENVR1005Ecosystem Management and Regeneration
MRNE1001Marine Science and Management
FORS1001Introduction to Forest Science and Management
AGRC1003Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
AND complete the following two (2) units:
TCHR3013STEM Leadership in Schools
EDUC3028Teaching and Learning Science and Technology in Context
AND two (2) elective units
OR

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Complete the following units:
EDUC3016Interdisciplinary Studies of History and Time
EDUC3015Arts, Education and Creativity: Practice and Pedagogy
AND three (3) elective units

Primary/Secondary Specialisation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1003Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought
ENGL1005Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words
MATH1002Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
EDUC1006Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line Note 2, Note 4, Note 5
HLTH1002PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul
CRTV1001Creativity and the Arts
CLST1002HSIE: The Universe Next Door
SCIN1006Science and Technology: All Things Matter
EDUC1004Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner
EDUC2024Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
EDUC2020Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
EDUC3023Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
EDUC3025Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
TCHR2009Professional Experience I - Secondary Note 1
TCHR2005Professional Experience II - Primary Note 1
TCHR2006Professional Experience III - Primary Note 1
TCHR3011Professional Experience IV - Secondary Note 1
EDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3012Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II
EDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2015Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I Note 6
EDUC3011English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy II Note 6
ENGL1004English: Literature, Language and Literacy Note 6
EDUC2021Storylines: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Note 6
And choose one Primary/Secondary First Teaching Area from the following

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
TCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
TCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
WRIT1001Introduction to Written Texts
WRIT2005Writing Genre
WRIT2001Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing
WRIT3001Theories of Text and Culture
EDUC3026Interdisciplinary Studies of Language and Literature

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
MATH2003Calculus and Linear Algebra I
MATH2002Calculus and Linear Algebra II
MATH3001Multivariate Calculus and Differential Equations
MATH3003Computational Analysis

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
HIST1001Making History
CLST2003Australian Cultural History
HIST2001Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History
HIST3001Community History Research Project
EDUC3016Interdisciplinary Studies of History and Time

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
SCIN1004Earth Systems
GENG1003Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
CLST2005Space, Place and Travel
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems

Secondary Specialisation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1003Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought
ENGL1005Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words
MATH1002Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
EDUC1006Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line Note 2
EDUC1004Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner
EDUC2024Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
EDUC2020Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
EDUC3023Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
EDUC3032Classroom Management
EDUC3031Teaching Students from Diverse Backgrounds
EDUC3025Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
TCHR2009Professional Experience I - Secondary Note 1
TCHR2012Professional Experience II - Secondary Note 1
TCHR2014Professional Experience III - Secondary Note 1
TCHR3011Professional Experience IV - Secondary Note 1

Secondary first Teaching Subjects

Choose ONE first Teaching Subject from the following:

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
TCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
TCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
WRIT1001Introduction to Written Texts
WRIT2005Writing Genre
WRIT2001Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing
WRIT3001Theories of Text and Culture
EDUC3026Interdisciplinary Studies of Language and Literature
AND Choose one from:
WRIT2004Short Story Writing
WRIT2003Writing Lives
WRIT2007Writing Poetry

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
TCHR3014Exploring Mathematics: The Past, Present, and Future
MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
MATH2003Calculus and Linear Algebra I
MATH2002Calculus and Linear Algebra II
MATH3001Multivariate Calculus and Differential Equations
MATH3003Computational Analysis

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
GENG1003Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
SCIN1004Earth Systems
CLST2005Space, Place and Travel
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
CLST3002Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
CLST1002HSIE: The Universe Next Door
HIST1001Making History
CLST2003Australian Cultural History
HIST2001Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History
HIST3001Community History Research Project
EDUC3016Interdisciplinary Studies of History and Time

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2002PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3005PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
TCHR3012Physical Education Studies III: Games and Sports
EDUC2007Physical Education Studies I: Athletics and Aquatics
EDUC2008Physical Education Studies II: Dance and Gymnastics
EDUC3008Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Young People
EDUC3009Contemporary Health Issues for Young People

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
BIOL1005Cells and Molecules
SCIN1005Organisms and Environments
BIOL2002Molecular Genetics
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
AND, Choose 1 unit at 2000-level and 1 unit at 3000-level OR, choose two units at the 3000-level from the following list.
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
AGRC2007Plant Biology
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
CHEM2001Environmental Chemistry
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
CHEM2002Organic Chemistry
FORS3007Pest and Disease Management
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
CHEM1001Chemistry
CHEM2001Environmental Chemistry
CHEM2002Organic Chemistry
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
Choose 1 unit at 1000, 2000 or 3000-level AND 1 unit at the 3000-level from the following list of units
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
AGRC2007Plant Biology
BIOL1005Cells and Molecules
BIOL2002Molecular Genetics
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
ENVR1001Science and Global Challenges
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
FORS1001Introduction to Forest Science and Management
FORS2010Forest Operations and Technology
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
PHYS1004Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
SCIN1004Earth Systems
SCIN1005Organisms and Environments
CIVL3009Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
ENVR1001Science and Global Challenges
SCIN1004Earth Systems
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
Choose 1 unit at 2000 or 3000-level AND 1 unit at the 3000-level from the following list of units. Note. At least one of the units must be a non-Earth or Environmental Science unit.
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
CHEM2001Environmental Chemistry
AGRC2007Plant Biology
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
PHYS1004Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
ENGN2005Statics of Solids and Fluids
AND, Choose 2 units (24 credit points) from the following list of units
CIVL3009Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
CHEM1001Chemistry
ENVR1001Science and Global Challenges
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
AGRC2007Plant Biology
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
EDUC3028Teaching and Learning Science and Technology in Context
AND Choose an additional secondary teaching area which can be: another first teaching area from the list above OR a Second teaching area from the list below.

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
TCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
TCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
WRIT1001Introduction to Written Texts
WRIT2005Writing Genre
WRIT2001Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing
WRIT3001Theories of Text and Culture

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
TCHR3014Exploring Mathematics: The Past, Present, and Future
MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
MATH2003Calculus and Linear Algebra I
MATH2002Calculus and Linear Algebra II

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
SCIN1004Earth Systems
CLST2005Space, Place and Travel
GENG1003Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
HIST1001Making History
CLST1002HSIE: The Universe Next Door
CLST2003Australian Cultural History
EDUC3016Interdisciplinary Studies of History and Time

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
Choose one (1) unit from the following two options:
ACCT1001Accounting and Finance for Business
ACCT1002Financial Accounting
Choose one (1) unit from the following two options:
MGMT1001Managing Organisations
BUSN3002Sustainable Business Management
AND, choose two (2) units from the list below Noting that ONLY two (2) level 1 units may be completed in this second teaching area
ACCT2003Management Accounting
ACCT3002Advanced Management Accounting
MRKT1001Marketing Principles
MRKT2001Consumer Behaviour
MRKT2003Global Marketing
MRKT2004Marketing Communications
MRKT2005Services Marketing
MRKT3001Strategic Marketing
FINC2002Behavioural Finance and Client Relationships
FINC2005Principles of Financial Planning
LEGL1003Introduction to Business Law

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
LEGL1004Australian Legal System
And, choose three (3) of the following units:
LEGL1001Legal Research and Writing
LAWS2022Competition and Consumer Law
LAWS2057Welfare Law
LAWS2010Environmental Law
JUST2004Human Rights

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
And, choose four (4) of the following:
CLST1003Doing Cultural Studies
CLST2005Space, Place and Travel
CLST2004Gender, Sexuality and Culture
CLST3003EcoCultural Studies
CLST3002Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
And, choose four (4) of the following units:
INDG1001Indigenous World-Views
INDG1002Indigenous Knowledge
INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
INDG3004Indigenous Australians in Education
INDG3001Caring for Country
AND, if required, choose elective units to meet 384 credit points.

Technology Secondary Specialisation

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1003Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought
ENGL1005Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words
MATH1002Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
EDUC1006Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line Note 2
DSGN1010Digital Technologies: Principles and Processes
DSGN1008Design Management and Realisation
DSGN1009Design Thinking and Communication
EDUC1004Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner
DSGN1002Technologies Contexts
EDUC2024Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
EDUC2020Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
EDUC3023Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
EDUC3025Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
TCHR2009Professional Experience I - Secondary Note 1
TCHR2012Professional Experience II - Secondary Note 1
TCHR2014Professional Experience III - Secondary Note 1
TCHR3011Professional Experience IV - Secondary
DSGN3003Human-centred Design, Innovation and Enterprise in Design and Technology
DSGN3002Integrated Technology Project
EDUC2006Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3020Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
Complete the following four units undertaking either, Industrial Technology Teaching Area or Food and Fibre Teaching Area
EDUC2022Industry and Material Practices A
EDUC2023Industry and Material Practices B
EDUC3029Advanced Material Design and Practice A
EDUC3030Advanced Material Design and Practice B

Technology Secondary Specialisation - Additional Teaching Areas

AND Choose one additional Technology Teaching Areas from the list below:

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PROG1001Programming I
ISYS1001Web Development I
PROG2007Programming II
DATA2001Database Systems
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ISYS1001Web Development I
PROG2006Designing the User Experience
ISYS2001Resources for User Interaction
PROG2001Developing the User Experience
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PHYS1004Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
ENGN1003Engineering Technology and Design
MANF2001Smart Manufacturing Systems
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
AGRC1003Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
AGRC2006Regenerative Agricultural Practices
AGRC3003Regenerative Agricultural Strategies
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
MRNE1001Marine Science and Management
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
AND, choose 3 units from the following list.
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
MRNE2008Fish Ecology and Aquaculture
MRNE2010Oceanography
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3007Fisheries and Marine Parks Management
AND, choose 4 elective units.

Electives

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Students may have the opportunity to choose elective units and can choose to undertake both of the research units below or select additional Education units or any University unit for which they have met the prerequisites.
EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II
Students undertaking multiple secondary first teaching areas may be required to complete the following Secondary Advanced Curriculum and Pedagogy units (eg Biology and Chemistry, Modern History and Geography).
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II


Notes

Note 1: This unit involves a professional experience placement.
Note 2: This unit involves observation days.
Note 3: NESA Approved English Primary Specialisation.
Note 4: NESA Approved Mathematics Primary Specialisation unit.
Note 5: NESA Approved Science and Technology Primary Specialisation unit.
Note 6: AITSL Primary Specialisation in English (for Early Childhood/Primary and Primary/Secondary Specialisations).
Note 7: Students who successfully complete this unit with a Grade of 5 or above can choose to undertake an Additional NESA Primary Specialisation.

Unit groups

Elective Units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Students may have the opportunity to choose elective units and can choose to undertake both of the research units below or select additional Education units or any University unit for which they have met the prerequisites.
EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II
Students undertaking multiple secondary first teaching areas may be required to complete the following Secondary Advanced Curriculum and Pedagogy units (eg Biology and Chemistry, Modern History and Geography).
EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II

First Teaching Subject - Biology Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
AGRC2007Plant Biology
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
CHEM2001Environmental Chemistry
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
CHEM2002Organic Chemistry
FORS3007Pest and Disease Management
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry

First Teaching Subject - Chemistry Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
AGRC2007Plant Biology
BIOL1005Cells and Molecules
BIOL2002Molecular Genetics
BIOL2011Ecology for Natural and Managed Systems
ENVR1001Science and Global Challenges
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
FORS1001Introduction to Forest Science and Management
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
PHYS1004Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
SCIN1004Earth Systems
SCIN1005Organisms and Environments
CIVL3005Water and Wastewater Engineering
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna

First Teaching Subject - Earth and Environmental Science Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
AGRC2005Ecological Perspectives: Human Ecology
CHEM2001Environmental Chemistry
AGRC2007Plant Biology
BIOL2002Molecular Genetics
ENVR2002Wildlife Conservation
ERTH2003Aquatic Pollution and Catchment Management
MRNE2009Invertebrate Life
CIVL3009Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
MRNE3003Ocean Change Biology
MRNE3008Marine Megafauna
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
PHYS2002Physics III: Energy and Thermodynamics

First Teaching Subject - Physics Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
AGRC3003Regenerative Agricultural Strategies
CIVL3009Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
ENVR3004Protected Area Management
ENVR3009Biogeochemistry
ERTH3001Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics
FORS3005Planted Trees and Forests

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Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcome

Demonstrate analytical and critical skills to transform and disrupt thinking in educational contexts.

Demonstrate an understanding of diverse ways of knowing and learning in educational contexts to inform connected and compassionate ways of teaching.

Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems with intellectual independence.

Demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and creative responses to local and global challenges in educational contexts.

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and human rights principles in education settings.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the education profession.

Demonstrate disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary understandings in relation to curriculum content and frameworks.

Demonstrate and apply pedagogical principles for effective assessment practices and supportive learning environments.

Demonstrate the capacity for self-reflective learning, integrity and accountability in professional practice.

Demonstrate ability in maintaining literacy and numeracy skills to keep currency with pedagogical practice and professional development.

Communicate clearly, coherently and independently with exposition of knowledge and ideas in both oral and written forms.

Demonstrate teamwork skills and leadership in professional and learning community settings.

Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity in others and self identify and apply proactive and inclusive strategies to encourage and support student engagement.

Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the impacts of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of the students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.


Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Depending on the teaching areas chosen, graduates may work in early childhood settings, primary or secondary schools. Combined specialisations in early childhood/primary and primary/secondary allow for teaching across a wider range of age groups.

Professional placement

This degree includes professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings, schools, and community sites, depending on your chosen specialisation. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed in Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

The Bachelor of Education Early Childhood/Primary pathway is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for Early Childhood.

Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.

All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

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