Note: You must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional experience placements within this degree.
There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) before applying.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires one or more of the following criteria: a minimum of IELTS 8.0, or equivalent, for speaking and listening, IELTS 7.0 for reading and writing, or an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.
To complete this degree students must complete 32 units.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 17 |
| Teaching area 1 courses | 6 |
| Teaching area 2 courses | 5 |
| Curriculum and pedagogy courses | 4 |
| incl. 80 days of supervised placement | |
| Total | 32 |
Note: Not all teaching areas are available entirely via online/external study. Not all teaching areas are made available every year in on-campus mode at UniSQ Toowoomba and UniSQ Springfield.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
Queensland students may also like to refer to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) website for guidance in choosing sought after teaching areas.
You will also need to complete 80 days of professional experience to gain valuable skills and experience in secondary classrooms. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice. International and domestic students are required to attend the majority of placements in settings within Australia.
All students must be able to meet the professional requirements expected of teachers within this degree.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs 1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
This degree includes a professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.