Bachelor
You must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
To demonstrate this you must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.
If you've achieved a satisfactory result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the satisfactory result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at unsatisfactory after two test attempts for that component.
Overseas qualificationsWe will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If your previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Ireland United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.
English language proficiencyWe require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Pass the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria.
Applicants must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
You must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. In the questionnaire you will be asked to:
QUT will send you details on how to complete the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria questionnaire and submit your written statements after you have lodged an application.
If you've achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at 'unsatisfactory' after two test attempts for that component.
In your first year of your science studies you'll complete the five core units-an introduction to the principles of science. You will learn by enquiry-experimental science units will give you the grounding in the fundamental methods of science practice analysis research and scientific presentation as well as hands-on experience. These are skills that will translate well into your teaching career.
In your environmental sciences major an introduction to the earth ecosystems and the environment will set the tone for the rest of your studies. You'll explore geospatial information science environmental pollution and ecology. You'll continue your studies with soil science conservation biology and groundwater systems.
To round out your science studies you will investigate case studies in environmental science as a major project to showcase the skills and knowledge you've acquired.
As you progress to the Master of Teaching component you'll find the course is designed to ensure you can step into your teaching career with confidence. In curriculum units you'll learn how to teach subjects in the Australian curriculum. Our expert lecturers will encourage you to be creative as you experiment with different teaching approaches to engage excite and extend your learners. You'll learn how to identify the best technologies to incorporate in your teaching. Everything you do will be based on a deep understanding of child and adolescent development.
You will be based at the Gardens Point campus for your science studies where you will experience state-of-the-art laboratories advanced scientific instruments and high-performance computing and visualisation facilities all mirroring real-world environments.
During the Master of Teaching you'll experience the Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. These contemporary learning spaces facilitate experimentation and innovation preparing you to become an inspiring confident and future-focussed teacher when you step into professional experiences in schools. The spaces strike the right balance of collaborative learning interaction and quiet individual research.
A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of interactive visual content.
As a secondary teaching specialist you will be prepared to teach science in schools. Your qualification can also allow you to teach in other locations in Australia and overseas.
The masters qualification will position you to lead STEM teaching in a school or to pursue other important roles in the education sector: in policy work; curriculum development; or community engagement projects to advance STEM.
As an environmental sciences graduate you may be eligible for membership of The Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand Soil Science Australia Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Geospatial Information and Technology Association among others.
The Master of Teaching meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration. Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency levels. Further information is available from relevant registering bodies.
This course is a vertical double degree combining ST01 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) with EU50 Master of Teaching (Secondary).
This course is a vertical double degree combining ST01 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) with EU50 Master of Teaching (Secondary).