Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Become a Year 7-12 teacher in Health and Physical Education or Marine Science, plus another teaching area. A double degree presents greater options. Potentially pursue a career outside schools in outdoor and environmental education centres, adventure tourism or ecotourism.
In this program you will:
- Complete 80 days’ supervised experience in Queensland schools and 25 days’ outdoor environmental fieldwork
- Choose from a range of disciplines for secondary teaching areas
- Graduate eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers
- Learn how to plan lessons, assess students and manage a classroom
- Attend professional development seminars to enhance your professional knowledge
Starting on 1 July 2025, eligible students can receive $319.50 per week during their mandatory placement.
Find out more about the Commonwealth Prac payment
Applications will be direct to UniSC. More information to come in early 2025.
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First, second and third-year courses available at UniSC Moreton Bay.
Career opportunities
- Adventure tourism guide
- Ecotourism guide
- Environmental interpretation guide
- Outdoor guide
- Outdoor leader
- Outdoor recreation officer
- Sports coach
- Teacher in secondary schools
Memberships
Graduates may be eligible to become members of:
- Queensland College of Teachers
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 088624G
- UniSC program code
- ED315
- Program coordinator
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
EDU114 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU119 English Language and Literacy
OES100 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
OES101 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
Developing courses (2) 24 units
OES240 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
SCS203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Graduate courses (9) 108 units
EDU300 Assessing Learning
EDU328 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments">EDU328 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU412 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU415 Teacher as Researcher
EDU417 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU424 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs">EDU424 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
EDU426 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher">EDU426 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU427 Pedagogical and Curriculum Leadership in the Classroom
Required courses from specified list (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) of curriculum and pedagogy courses related to your major or minor:
EDU347 Teaching Junior Secondary English
EDU348 Teaching Senior Secondary English
EDU352 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
EDU353 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
EDU356 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
EDU357 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
EDU358 Teaching Junior Secondary History
EDU359 Teaching Senior Secondary History
EDU363 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
EDU364 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
EDU368 Teaching Junior Secondary HPE
EDU369 Teaching Senior Secondary Health and Physical Education
Major (8) 96 units
Select 1 major from:
Health and Physical Education
Marine Science
Minor (4) 48 units
English
Geography
History
Marine Science
Mathematical Studies
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most UniSC 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.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 70.00 |
Special selection criteria
Post admission requirements
- Students must complete 80 days of supervised professional experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. Most of this experience must be completed in a Queensland school. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first workplace experience, refer to institution. To commence field experience placement within this program, students must have a Working with Children Check. As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), pre-service teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre in which children under 18 years of age are present. It is highly recommended that students be proactive in applying for a card as soon as they are accepted into the program. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that pre-service teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional learning.
- Students must complete and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) prior to graduating.
- The program includes activities and assessment that require a minimum level of personal mobility and physical fitness to complete, including travel to off-campus locations. Students with a disability, medical condition or any concerns that might impact your participation in some of the practical components, please contact the program coordinator to discuss your options.
- Student must be able to travel to attend professional experience placements.
- Students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and meet Inherent Academic Requirements.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests - refer to English language requirements.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- A General science subject (Units 3 and 4, C), Health and Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C). It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.
Headstart Program - Years 10 to 12
The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you’re still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you’ll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.
Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12
The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at UniSC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.
Prior study or work experience
If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into uni. For more detailed information selection ranks and how applications are assessed, visit Admissions explained.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway
If you don’t have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway as a stepping stone into most degrees. You can also use TPP to complete subject prerequisites.
If you haven’t studied in a while, TPP is also a great way to brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing.
It can also build your knowledge and confidence in the subject areas you’ll need for your degree, like science or maths. TPP courses are fee-free for eligible domestic students.
Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)
You may be eligible for direct entry into a UniSC degree based on your potential to succeed, under UniSC’s Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS). All you have to do is complete an online application through our website.
High-school leavers completing year 12 are not eligible, and must apply through QTAC.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,980 - 2025 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,900
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
International fee-paying places
Annual tuition fees are based on 2025 rates and the equivalent full-time student load as per the recommended study sequence in the relevant program.
Actual fees payable are based on the actual enrolment load in a teaching period (excluding Study Abroad and Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway).
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Some applicants may be eligible to apply direct to UniSC if they meet certain criteria.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
No matter what kind of future you’re looking for, you can find it at UniSC. Our programs offer the choice and flexibility you need to get started on any career goal.
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QTAC code
| Location | QTAC code |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 017261 |
| Moreton Bay | 014061 |
Student story
"The reason I choose this degree is because I really want to be a PE teacher. As a gymnastics coach for the last 11 years I am very passionate about children and young people being active through movement and being healthy through movement. I wanted to broaden my horizons not just to gymnastics but to general youth."
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