This program prepares students to teach in primary or secondary settings. Students undertake a foundation first year and then undertake studies in either primary or secondary education from Year 1/Trimester 3. Students undertake professional practice which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies.

Primary Education: Curriculum areas include history and geography, the way language develops and works, mathematics, science and technology, health and physical education, and the arts. Students studying Primary Education may also take a major in either Health and Physical Education or Special Needs Education or Early Childhood Education or select one of the available minors. Core courses in the Primary Education Major are offered across all three campuses (Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt). Students may need to travel to another campus to undertake courses specific to a particular second Major or Minor that are not offered on their home campus.

Primary Majors

• Early Childhood Education (Logan)
• Health and Physical Education (Gold Coast)
• Special Needs Education (Mt Gravatt)

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

The Early Childhood Major is recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).

Successful completion of year 12 with an average of 9.1/10 in 4 academic subjects