Bachelor of Education (BEDU) - BEd

CRICOS code (International applicants): 065048B

 On-campus^Online#
Semester intake:Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)
Campus:Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba -
Fees:Commonwealth supported place
International full fee paying place
Commonwealth supported place
Standard duration:4 years full-time, 9 years part-time 
Footnotes
^Not all specialisations within the Bachelor of Education are made available every year in on-campus mode at all three campuses.
#Not all specialisations within the Bachelor of Education are made available every year in online mode.

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Freecall (within Australia): 1800 640 678
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: studyedu@usq.edu.au  
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Email: international@usq.edu.au 
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Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
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Program focus

In this innovative and flexible program, graduates will develop the ability to design and deliver effective teaching programs for a diverse range of learners. A suite of core courses, that are common to all specialisations, covers contemporary educator's development and knowledge, and prepares the student for their area of specialisation. There is a professional experience component within this program

Specialisations

Students can select from five sector specialisations:

  • Early Childhood (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

  • Primary (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

  • Secondary (Fraser Coast, Toowoomba)

  • Special Education (Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba)

  • Technical and Vocational Education (online only).


Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education program will be well qualified for employment as teachers in schools in Queensland, elsewhere in Australia and in many overseas jurisdictions, subject to local requirements.

Graduates from particular specialisations will also be well qualified for employment in Child Care, Kindergarten and Pre-School contexts (Early Childhood); in public and private Special Education and/or Disability Services (Special Education); in a range of alternative education settings (Secondary) and in the diverse and expanding post-compulsory sector (Technical and Vocational Education).

Further career opportunities exist in the many emerging fields where, in conjunction with other attributes and qualifications, teaching-related skills are critical, including sport and leisure centre management, personal training, life coaching, human services and financial planning. There are numerous career opportunities available in industry, particularly in the roles and functions related to training.

Professional accreditation

Graduates from the program will have met the qualifications requirement for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Graduates from the BEd (Early Childhood) will have also met the requirements of the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care (formerly the Queensland Department of Communities) and equivalent state and federal authorities in other Australian jurisdictions.

Graduates from the BEd (Technical and Vocational Education) who choose to extend EDV3500 Competency Based Training and Assessment to meet the requirements for the VET qualification TAA40104 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will have met the industry standard for training delivery in Australia’s VET system.