As an experienced tradesman or professional looking to upgrade and formalise your existing qualifications in vocational education and training, the Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training will give you the knowledge and skills you are seeking. This practical 3 year full-time equivalent program offers a balance between theory and practical learning, extending and enhancing your skills in your current job while you study and giving you valuable training industry networking opportunities.

Applicants of the Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training need to have a recognised formal trade or professional qualification and work experience in your proposed training area. Exemptions are available, dependent on your qualifications and work experience, helping you reach your personal and professional goals sooner.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution

a recognised formal trade or professional qualification, or equivalent, in their content area

have substantial workplace experience in their proposed teaching content area

have access to an approved instructional setting in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Such access must enable applicants to plan, implement and evaluate actual instructional programs as required by specified courses within the program. Written verification of such access will be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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USQ’s Bachelor of Early Childhood equips you with the skills and knowledge required to give a child the best possible start in life. Emphasis is placed on child-centred learning and positions graduates to work with expertise in a range of prior to school learning environments, including early education and care centres and family day care programs. Targeted professional experience placements ensure you gain extensive experience in these settings. Unique additional engagement activities run throughout your degree giving you the opportunity to engage and network with current educators and industry specialists , an advantage when it comes to applying for jobs.

Offered completely online, on-campus, or a combination of both, this three year degree fits in with your life.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution

Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Focusing on the Primary years (from Prep to Year 7), this degree offers you the opportunity to gain the unique knowledge and expertise needed to educate young learners.

Not sure if you want to study online or on campus? Flexible study options enable you to choose how and when you study, depending on your needs, online, on-campus or a combination of both.

You can choose to complete your professional experience at any Australian school and have the opportunity to experience working as an educator in a variety of locations including rural placements and with students who study via the School of Distance Education. Completing one of your professional experiences overseas in Thailand, USA or Denmark is also an option. These experiences will help to make you a well rounded and highly employable graduate.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Education Sport, Health and Physical Education (Primary) qualifies you as a specialist Health and Physical Education teacher, sports manager and coach with a Primary focus.

A key feature of the degree is the opportunity to complete your 100 days of professional experience at any Australian school or a variety of locations including rural placements, outdoor education facilities, and the School of Distance Education. Completing professional experience overseas is also an option. This range of experiences is just another element of the USQ Education degree that gives you the edge in the employment stakes.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution
Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Education Sport, Health and Physical Education (Secondary) qualifies you as a specialist Health and Physical Education teacher, sports manager and coach with a Secondary focus. You will also develop knowledge in another teaching area, making you a flexible and well-rounded and highly employable educator in the Secondary school environment.

Offered online, on-campus or a combination of both, this degree gives you flexible study options so that you can fit your studies in and around your life.

A key feature of the degree is the opportunity to complete your 100 days of professional experience at any Australian school or a variety of locations including rural placements and with students who study via the School of Distance Education. Completing professional experience overseas is also an option. This range of experiences is just another element of the USQ Education degree that gives you the edge in the employment stakes.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution
meet pre-requisites for chosen teaching areas
Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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