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Education
 

The following degrees are being offered at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Education:


Bachelor of Education

 Program duration: 3 Years full-time, or equivalent part-time

 Commence mid-year: Yes

The Bachelor of Education offers a broad knowledge base for those interested in private industry training or teaching.

This program is suitable if you are seeking a non-school teaching career. You may be a registered teacher who wants to upgrade your qualifications, or you want to work as a trainer within private industry, vocational education, or education consultancy. The program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Australian states.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Commence mid-year: Yes

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education leads to a career in early childhood education in settings such as long day-care centres, kindergartens and the early years of primary school. First-year students focus on the foundations for early childhood teaching practices, with an emphasis on work placements and wider field experience with children aged from birth to three years. Students learn to build on and integrate essential knowledge and teaching practices for each age group, including the kindergarten year. The final year focuses on the transition to the early phase of learning in primary school contexts.  Study contemporary early childhood developmental psychology and early learning theories. Discover education for sustainability and integration of science and educational policy perspectives. Develop a strong focus on building family and community partnerships; and promoting citizenship in the local and global community. Enhance knowledge by embedding Indigenous perspectives, inclusivity and diversity. Examine early years intervention strategies, diagnostic and pedagogical approaches and authentic assessment practice. Learn to immerse children in literacy, numeracy, science education and play-based learning.

Combined or inter-faculty programs, offer you the opportunity to obtain skills in two different but complementary areas, broadening your career opportunities and earning two degrees in a shorter period of time than if you were to study the programs separately:

The following combined programs are offered at the University of the Sunshine Coast in the area of Education:

Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts

Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Commence mid-year: Yes

The education component of this combined degree will provide you with opportunities to develop professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school and other educational sites. The arts component of the degree will allow you to develop a background in your chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curricular studies related to teaching in secondary schools. You will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.



Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business

Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Commence mid-year: Yes

The Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business will provide you with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle and senior phases of learning.



Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science

Program duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Commence mid-year: Yes

The Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science will provide you with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in at least two teaching areas, to teach students in the middle and senior phases of learning.