Bachelor of Education

Program Overview

Griffith University's Bachelor of Education (BEd) prepares students for teaching in primary or secondary schools. Students gain practical experience through 80 days of supervised professional practice, with a work component of 600 hours. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and may find work in various education systems, including independent, Catholic, and state schools. The Early Childhood Major is recognized by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).

Program Outline

Outline:

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree at Griffith University prepares students to teach in primary or secondary schools. Students undertake a foundation first year and then choose to pursue either primary or secondary education from Year 1/Trimester 3. Gaining practical experience from first year, students undertake 80 days of supervised professional practice. Work component is 37.50 hours/week. across16 weeks. Total work component is 600 hours. Students undertaking the Early Childhood major in the Bachelor of Education have a work component of 37.50 hours/week across 22 weeks. Total work component is 825 hours.

Careers:

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers(QCT). The Early Childhood Major is recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA). You may find work as a teacher in the independent, Catholic and state education systems in Queensland, as well as overseas, many of which can lead to senior positions, such as a head of department or principal.