Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) (BA/BEd(Sec))
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2066
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via 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.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2066
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. For further information please see QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 020137F
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: +61 7 3346 9872
Why study the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)?
This pre-service teacher education program is available only as a dual program. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides content knowledge for two teaching areas while the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BEd(Sec)) provides skills and knowledge for the teaching of this content.
Teaching is a challenging and rewarding career, with secondary teachers in demand globally. This dual program prepares students for secondary school teaching, or industry training.
The BEd(Sec) offers school based learning and draws on the latest research into effective teaching, ensuring graduates are well equipped to teach.
The BA provides the content knowledge for two Year 7-12 Teaching Areas or a Year 7-12 Teaching Area and a Senior Specialist Teaching area. Year 7-12 Teaching Area majors are: Ancient History/History; Chinese or Chinese Translation and Interpreting; Drama; English; French or French Advanced; Geography; German; Japanese or Japanese Advanced; Mathematics; Music or Popular Music and Technology; and Spanish. Majors for Senior Specialist Teaching Areas are: Economics; Film and TV Studies; Legal Education Studies; Media and Digital Cultures; and Psychology. The Music Specialisation provides for both Year 7-12 Music Teaching Area and Choral and Instrumental Music as a Senior Specialist Teaching Area.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Ancient History/History Major
- Chinese Major
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting Major
- Drama Major
- Economics Major
- English Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French Major
- French Advanced Major
- Geography Major
- German Major
- Japanese Major
- Japanese Advanced Major
- Legal Education Studies Major
- Mathematics Major
- Media and Digital Cultures Major
- Music / Specialisation
- Popular Music and Technology Major
- Psychology Major
- Spanish Major
Placement courses
Students undertaking a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) must complete 90 days of supervised and assessed professional experience comprising of: 5 days of school experience/observation and 85 days of supervised and assessed professional experience throughout 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. 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 provides information about practicum and school experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.
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
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via 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
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. For further information please see QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Additional application requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education are restricted to the following majors in order to satisfy prerequisites for teaching curriculum areas: Ancient History/History; Chinese or Chinese Translation and Interpreting; Criminology; Drama; Economics; English; Film and TV Studies; French or French Advanced; Geography; German; Japanese or Japanese Advanced; Mathematics; Media and Digital Cultures; Music or Popular Music and Technology; Psychology; Spanish.
As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection to the course. All applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire to meet the non-academic entry requirement for this program. Once you have submitted your application, you will be directed to the online questionnaire.
All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 020137F
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- There may be additional course costs associated with travel or materials.
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation.
- Students are responsible for the cost of the LANTITE (approximately $196 or $98 per test). ACER website (https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au) lists current fees.
- Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
- For more information on the LANTITE tests, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research website: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au
- Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
Careers
The program equips students to teach in secondary schools or vocational education and training, and can also lead to employment in staff training and development programs in business and industry. Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Queensland and qualified for employment as secondary school teachers in state and independent schools worldwide. Graduates who specialise in music or LOTE teaching 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.
All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.
Professional registration
Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic registration. Please contact the registration body for details of any conditions for registration.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Queensland College of Teachers
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Institute For Teaching And School Leadership
Program rules for the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
To complete the Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
To graduate with a Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
