Degrees for Education

Duration 4 year(s) full-time
Commencing Semesters Semester 1
Program Level Undergraduate
Faculty Social & Behavioural Sciences
Units 64
Program Code 2307
Delivery Mode Internal
Campus St Lucia
Courses See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Program information
The Bachelor of Education (Middle Years) is a four year pre-service teacher qualification designed for effective teacher preparation in the unique contemporary context. The program develops capacities required by teachers working in the information age, a time of rapid change where education is recognised as playing an increasingly important role in society. The program develops specialist teachers across the year levels 4-9, aligning with the Middle Phase of Learning. In particular, the program focuses on the development of skills, understandings and attributes that enable graduates to demonstrate specialist abilities with respect to:
Literacy and numeracy
Diversity and differentiated learning
Leadership and research
Connected practicum
Information for prospective students: Domestic Students International Students undertaking Year 12 in Australia Other International Students
Admission Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirements: Year 12 Year 12 Click here for entry requirements for international students
Prerequisites: Year 12 or equivalent English Year 12 or equivalent English Year 12 or equivalent English
QTAC Code: QTAC code(s):
742501 BEd(Middle Years of Schooling) CSP CRICOS code(s): 063935J CRICOS code(s): 063935J
How to Apply: Click here for application procedures for domestic students Click here for application procedures for international students enrolled in Year 12 in Australia. Click here for application procedures for international students.
Additional Information for International Students: International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact the International Education Directorate. International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact the International Education Directorate.
Online Application:

Procedures for Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens applying for undergraduate programs

International students currently undertaking Year 12 studies in Australia should apply through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for a fee paying place at The University of Queensland (UQ)

International Students Online Application
Fees: Commonwealth-supported places: $AUD 4175 International student fees: $AUD 17040 International student fees: $AUD 17040
These are indicative annual fees. A student’s actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Closing date: Applications should be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
For commencement in semester 1, the QTAC on-time application closing date is the last business day of September in the previous year.
See the (QTAC) website for detailed information on key dates for on-time and late applications. Applications should be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
For commencement in semester 1, the QTAC on-time application closing date is the last business day of September in the previous year.
See the (QTAC) website for detailed information on key dates for on-time and late applications. Applications should be lodged through UQ International, The University of Queensland.
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
Enquiries:
Name School of Education School of Education International Recruitment Manager
Email: teacherprep@uq.edu.au teacherprep@uq.edu.au study@uq.edu.au
Phone or Online: 07 3365 6550 07 3365 6550
Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry

Courses for the Bachelor of Education (Middle Years of Schooling)
Please contact the faculty in charge of this program for a list of courses.
Placement courses
Compulsory Placement Courses

Students are required to complete 80 days of supervised practicum and 40 days of internship over the 4 years of the program. 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.
Honours
Available as an extra year of study
Careers

Teacher, Teacher - Primary, Educator, Teacher - Middle Years of Schooling, Teacher - Secondary,
Professional memberships
Queensland College of Teachers
Additional costs
Students are responsible for transport costs and incidentals when undertaking practicum and internship placements. Please note that some placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Supplementary information
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing the practicums. 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 Practicum Handbook provides additional information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.
Information for current students
To complete a program :

To complete follow the rules to Bachelor of Education (Middle Years of Schooling), a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the Program list and according to the Rules for the program. Links to these are listed below. Students should also be aware of other 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
A student is required to obtain #64 from the Bachelor of Education (Middle Years of Schooling) list.

Students can undertake the program on a part time basis. However for periods of practicum placement, it is necessary for students to be substantially free during the day to meet practicum requirements. The final semester of the program requires full time attendance.

See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Program Rules for the Bachelor of Education (Middle Years of Schooling):
- Rules for the Bachelor of Education (Middle Years of Schooling)
- University Rules
Fees
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 program list above.
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.

Commencing Semesters

Program Code 5400
Delivery Mode Internal
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of this program

Plan Description
The field of child protection practice has been developed for people seeking to work in child welfare and child protection and for people already working in this field who wish to refresh or upgrade their knowledge and skills. The program provides up to date knowledge of current theoretical and practice approaches in the field. Students will develop necessary skills for effective practice in child welfare and child protection practice.

Commencing Semesters

Program Code 5367
Delivery Mode Internal
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of this program

Plan Description
The field of child protection practice has been developed for people seeking to work in child welfare and child protection and for people already working in this field who wish to refresh or upgrade their knowledge and skills. The program provides up to date knowledge of current theoretical and practice approaches in the field. Students will develop necessary skills for effective practice in child welfare and child protection practice.

Students who wish to undertake this field on a full time basis (including international students) must begin in semester 1.

Commencing Semesters

Program Code 5401
Delivery Mode Internal
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of the Child Protection plan/major in this program

Plan Description
The field of child protection practice has been developed for people seeking to work in child welfare and child protection and for people already working in this field who wish to refresh or upgrade their knowledge and skills. The program provides up to date knowledge of current theoretical and practice approaches in the field. Students will develop necessary skills for effective practice in child welfare and child protection practice.

Duration 1 year(s) part-time
Commencing Semesters Semester 1
Semester 2
Program Level Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty Social & Behavioural Sciences
Campus St Lucia
Units 8
Program Code 5442
CRICOS Code Student visa not required
Costs Average Semester Fee
Domestic full-fee places: $AUD 6375

These are indicative semester fees based on a full-time enrolment of 8 units per semester. A student’s actual tuition fee may vary in accordance with their choice of field of study or electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Closing Date Closing date for Domestic Students:

Applications should be lodged through the School of Education, with closing dates of:
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the current year of enrolment.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the current year of enrolment.
Late applications may be considered.

Closing date for International Students:

Applications should be lodged through UQ International, The University of Queensland.
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;
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

Please check your country’s category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Delivery Mode Internal
Minimum Education Requirements Approved degree
Entry Requirements Students are required to have a completed Bachelor degree as the minimum entry requirement. Students should be working in the Higher Education sector in a teaching capacity to gain maximum benefit from the program.

This program will only be available to international students who are concurrently enrolled in a PhD and have a valid CoE for the higher research degree.
Availability for International Students International students 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.
Domestic Student Application
Online Application for International Students
Courses See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Careers
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education provides for the professional development needs of educational professionals. This program is useful for enhancing the promotional prospects of graduates. For information about employment opportunities, please contact the School of Education. University Lecturer,
Program information
This program is designed for university teachers and PhD students who seek to improve their educational practice. It introduces major conceptual issues, research directions, and innovative practices associated with higher education. It challenges and extends notions of learning, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment of student performance, and evaluation of teaching and courses within the higher education context.
Program requirements

The total units and other specific requirements a student needs to take in order to receive this award. Program requirements should be read in conjunction with the Program rules and General Award Rules. A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCHEd list.
See the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of this program.

Program Rules for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education:

The official requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. The Rules should be read in conjunction with the Program Requirements and the Program List.
- Rules for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
- University Rules

Supplementary information
Students who are enrolled as PhD candidates at UQ must obtain written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to be concurrently enrolled in the two programs.

Commencing Semesters Semester 1
Semester 2
Program Code 5431
Delivery Mode Internal/External
Plan Location Herston and web-based
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of the Clinical Education plan/major in this program

Plan Description
This field of study provides advanced professionally-oriented coursework designed for clinical educators and others wishing to gain current knowledge and expertise in the theory and practice of clinical teaching and learning.

Some portions of these studies are also offered as continuing education modules. Persons wishing to be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences must complete at least 1/3 of the #8 of the Graduate Certificate while specifically enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences at UQ.

Commencing Semesters Semester 1
Semester 2
Program Code 5082
Delivery Mode External
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of this program

Plan Description
The field of study in public education is designed to provide teachers with relevant professional knowledge, practices and values to ensure high standards of teaching and leadership throughout Queensland schools. Specific areas of interest in Queensland public education will be addressed with reference to key Education Queensland (EQ) policy documents and frameworks that underpin leadership, pedagogy, assessment, and curriculum. Students will draw upon relevant evidence in designing and implementing projects in their teaching and leadership contexts. Teachers’ work and leadership roles will be framed in terms of both a futures orientation and a broad understanding of public education and the role of schools in creating and maintaining a civic realm of shared knowledge values and social practices.

Upon successful completion of the field of study students will be able to: (i) deploy relevant academic and professional knowledge to inform their teaching and leadership roles in schools; (ii) apply educational theories and related practices in relevant ways to improve learning outcomes for students; (iii) conduct field-based research that contributes in a logical and coherent manner to professional knowledge and know-how; (iv) demonstrate local leadership in professional practice; (v) demonstrate the ability to conceptualise, plan, implement and report on practice to an audience of other professionals.

Commencing Semesters Semester 1
Semester 2
Program Code 5171
Delivery Mode External
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of the Public Education plan/major in this program

Plan Description
The field of study in public education is designed to provide teachers with relevant professional knowledge, practices and values to ensure high standards of teaching and leadership throughout Queensland schools. Specific areas of interest in Queensland public education will be addressed with reference to key Education Queensland (EQ) policy documents and frameworks that underpin leadership, pedagogy, assessment, and curriculum. Students will draw upon relevant evidence in designing and implementing projects in their teaching and leadership contexts. Teachers’ work and leadership roles will be framed in terms of both a futures orientation and a broad understanding of public education and the role of schools in creating and maintaining a civic realm of shared knowledge values and social practices.

Upon successful completion of the field of study students will be able to: (i) deploy relevant academic and professional knowledge to inform their teaching and leadership roles in schools; (ii) apply educational theories and related practices in relevant ways to improve learning outcomes for students; (iii) conduct field-based research that contributes in a logical and coherent manner to professional knowledge and know-how; (iv) demonstrate local leadership in professional practice; (v) demonstrate the ability to conceptualise, plan, implement and report on practice to an audience of other professionals.

Commencing Semesters

Program Code 5265
Delivery Mode Internal/External
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of this program

Plan Description
This field provides classroom teachers with professional knowledge about current research-based approaches to the teaching of literacy. There is flexibility for students in the Guided Study or Special Topic to undertake a work-place project building on ideas developed in other courses. Flexibility of the program is essential to its success given the context of students who are also practising classroom teachers. Therefore the field will be offered utilising the study opportunities available via Blackboard in both internal and external modes with flexible delivery.

Commencing Semesters

Program Code 5171
Delivery Mode Internal/External
Plan Location St Lucia
Course List See the Course List for courses that can be studied as part of the Literacy plan/major in this program

Plan Description
This field provides classroom teachers with professional knowledge about current research-based approaches to the teaching of literacy. There is flexibility for students in the Guided Study or Special Topic to undertake a work-place project building on ideas developed in other courses. Flexibility of the program is essential to its success given the context of students who are also practising classroom teachers. Therefore the field will be offered utilising the study opportunities available via Blackboard in both internal and external modes with flexible delivery.