Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Education

The Bachelor of Education is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to become effective teachers. This program is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and recognized by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACEQA) for the Primary Education/Early Childhood Education double major.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Education requires the completion of 320 credit points, comprising 80 credit points of core courses and either 240 credit points for one major from Primary Education or 240 credit points for one major from Secondary Education.

Core Courses

• Education and Society
• Understanding Lifelong Learner
• Communication for Teaching and Learning
• World Indigenous Knowledges
• Educational Technologies for Teaching and Learning
• Foundations of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
• Philosophy and Ethics in Education
• Teaching as a Profession

Primary Education Major

The Primary Education major covers areas such as history, geography, language development, mathematics, science, technology, health, physical education, and the arts. Students can also choose to specialize in Early Childhood Education, Health and Physical Education, Special Needs Education, English, Mathematics, or Science.

Primary Education Courses

• Mathematics Education 1
• English Education 1 - Reading and writing in the early years
• Health and Physical Education 1
• Managing Learning
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Primary Science Education 1
• English Education 2 - Language and literature in the primary school
• Technologies Education
• First Australians and the education system
• Arts Education 1
• Primary Science Education 2
• Preparing to Teach in the Digital Classroom
• Mathematics Education 2
• Mathematics Education 3 - Diagnosis and Management
• The Griffith Graduate Teacher
• Reflecting and responding as a professional

Secondary Education Major

For Secondary Education, students learn the knowledge and skills to teach students through years 7 to 12 and can choose to undertake studies in two teaching areas or the Learning Support major and one teaching area. Teaching areas include Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Digital Technologies, Drama, English, Food and Nutrition, Geography, History, Health and Physical Education, Learning Support, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Visual Arts.

Secondary Education Courses

• Managing Learning
• First Australians and the education system
• Teaching Reading and Writing across the Curriculum
• Evidencing Impact
• Inclusive Classrooms
• The Griffith Graduate Teacher
• Reflecting and responding as a professional

Teaching Areas for Secondary Education

Each teaching area has specific curriculum and content courses. For example:

• Biology: Includes courses like Biological Systems, Ecology, and Genetics and Evolutionary Biology.
• Chemistry: Covers Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
• Design Technology: Includes Design Technologies, Design Studio 1, and Engineering Design Practice.
• Digital Technologies: Covers Data Management, Programming Principles, and Software Technologies.
• Drama: Includes Introduction to Performance, Page to Stage, and Drama for Social Action.
• English: Covers Contemporary Australian Literature, Popular Genres, and Writing Short Fiction.
• Food and Nutrition: Includes Chemistry I, Food Science, and Nutrition.
• Geography: Covers Introduction to Environmental Sustainability, First Peoples, and Environmental and Social Futures.
• History: Includes World History, Writing History: Voice, Evidence, Approach, and Australia: A Global History.
• Health and Physical Education: Covers Foundations of Physical Education, Sport Psychology, and Advanced Teaching Strategies in HPE.
• Learning Support: Includes Positive Behavioural Support, Collaboration and Co-teaching, and Foundation Skills for Special Needs Educators.
• Mathematics: Covers Linear Algebra, Calculus I, and Mathematical Concepts.
• Physics: Includes Physics 1A, Physics 1B, and Quantum Mechanics, Relativity and Elementary Particles.
• Psychology: Covers Introduction to Psychology 1, Interpersonal Skills, and Developmental Psychology.
• Visual Arts: Includes Introduction to Art Theory, Introduction to Painting, and Introduction to Photography.

Admission Requirements

• Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for undergraduate programs.
• English language requirements: A minimum overall band score of 7.5 in IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 8.0 for Listening and Speaking and a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing.
• Inherent requirements are the essential components of a program or course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education are prepared for careers as teachers in the Independent, Catholic, and State Education Systems in Queensland, as well as nationally and overseas. They can also pursue senior positions such as Head of Curriculum or roles with central school administration.

Accreditation and Recognition

The Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the QCT. The Primary Education/Early Childhood Education double major is recognized by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).

Attendance and Study Mode

The program is offered full-time on-campus with options for some flexible online study. International students on a student visa must ensure their enrolment allows them to complete their program within the expected duration.

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative annual tuition fee for international students is $37,000 for 2026. The university also offers scholarships, such as the New International Academic Merit Scholarship, which provides a 20% tuition fee reduction to eligible international students starting in 2026 and 2027.