University Of The Sunshine Coast
Inspire a new generation to discover science. This double degree lets you combine your passion for science with five-star teaching skills, qualifying you to teach students in Years 7-12. Specialise in two teaching areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, geography or psychology. Plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom. Teach a diverse range of students in varied educational settings.
In this program you will:
Link theory and practice through 80 days of supervised experience in Queensland schools
Engage with community projects through 30 hours experience with children, families and communities
Experience different school settings and learners by taking a trip to rural and remote areas
Sunshine Coast, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 26,400
IELTS: 6
Required courses (14) 168 units
EDU114 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU119 English Language and Literacy
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCS203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU300 Assessing Learning
EDU328 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU411 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU412 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU415 Teacher as Researcher
EDU417 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU419 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
EDU420 The Psychology of Learning
EDU421 Using Data for Learning
Curriculum and Pedagogy courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 curriculum and pedagogy courses (48 units) associated with your teaching areas (major and minor courses) from:
EDU352 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
EDU353 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
EDU354 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
EDU355 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
EDU356 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
EDU357 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
EDU363 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
EDU364 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
EDU375 Teaching Senior Secondary Psychology
Major courses (8) 96 units #
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Extended Minor courses (6) 72 units*
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Geography
Mathematical Sciences
Psychological Sciences
As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.
After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$26,400
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