Overview
Duration
3.5 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Preparing you to teach with confidence
This degree prepares students to teach in early childhood, primary or secondary settings. You will undertake a foundation first year, including a school classroom practical observation. You can then choose to pursue either primary or secondary education at the end of first year.
In line with our belief that education should be for everyone, you'll develop strategies and resources to prepare you to teach learners from diverse academic and personal backgrounds. Throughout your study, you will hone your curriculum planning skills, and build your confidence to design, deliver and evaluate lessons to ensure you graduate as an experienced and capable educator.
During your studies, you will undertake 80 days of supervised professional experience. We have a dedicated placement officer to assist in organising your placement.
Primary
Our primary education curriculum covers areas such as history and geography, the way language develops and works, mathematics, science and technology, health and physical education, and the arts.
You can also choose to specialise in early childhood education, health and physical education, special needs education, English, mathematics or science.
Secondary
You'll learn the knowledge and skills to teach students through years 7 to 12 and can choose to undertake studies in two teaching areas, or one teaching area and the Learning Support major (conditions apply to some teaching area combinations). We offer a large range of secondary teaching areas, including:
*biology
*English
*digital technologies
*food and nutrition
*geography
*history
*mathematics
*visual arts
*chemistry
*design technology
*drama
*health and physical education
*physics
*psychology.
Diploma pathway
If you don't meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank, you will automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Education/Bachelor of Education. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Education that is conditional upon successfully completing the Diploma of Education at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Education, you'll be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Education.
Visit griffith.edu.au/undergraduate-diplomas for more information.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
Professional recognition
The Early Childhood Major is recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Education is offered full-time on-campus, with options for flexible online study. It can be completed in 3.5 years full-time in an accelerated mode, which requires undertaking some courses in Trimester 3. Some courses in this program may not follow the standard academic calendar. After enrolling, check your timetable on myGriffith for course and professional experience requirements.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
As a graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. The Early Childhood Major is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Students wishing to seek teacher registration in another state should seek advice from that state's appropriate professional body.
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. You may also find opportunities in training settings in industry and government, outdoor education, adult literacy, libraries, educational research, education policy, or consultancy.
