Central Queensland University accredited programs

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Program title	BEd (Early Childhood)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Undergraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	4 years
Minimum program duration	4 years
Stage of schooling	Early childhood
Mode of delivery	On campus Online
Campus locations	Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Date of current accreditation	1 January 2024
Accreditation outcome*	Approved
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2028
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance data collection processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment data Final Professional ePortfolio Student impact and employment patterns in rural and regional settings Graduate readiness survey and course experience focus groups Employer satisfaction, with an emphasis on rural and regional school leaders Course reference committee feedback (including school partners) National collections such as QILT.

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), students must complete 32 units, including discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, a primary specialisation, and demonstrate knowledge of the core content and meet the Learning Outcomes.

The available learning/subject area for the primary specialisation is English. Students located in the Rockhampton diocese, if selected for the program, can undertake a specialisation in Catholic Education.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) includes 90 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools and early childhood settings, with an additional 15 days spent in the birth to 35 months group.

Central Queensland University graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF), and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Program title	BEd (Primary)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Undergraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	4 years
Minimum program duration	4 years
Stage of schooling	Primary
Mode of delivery	On campus Online
Campus location	Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton
Date of current accrediation	1 January 2024
Accreditation outcome	Accredited
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2028
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance data collection processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment data Final Professional ePortfolio Student impact and employment patterns in rural and regional settings Graduate readiness survey and course experience focus groups Employer satisfaction, with an emphasis on rural and regional school leaders Course reference committee feedback (including school partners) National collections such as QILT.

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Primary), students must complete 32 units, including discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, a primary specialisation, and demonstrate knowledge and meet the Learning Outcomes.

Specialisation areas include English, Science and Mathematics. Students in the Rockhampton diocese can also specialise in Catholic Education.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) includes 85 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

Central Queensland University graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF), and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Program title	BEd (Secondary)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Undergraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	4 years
Minimum program duration	4 years
Stage of schooling	Secondary
Mode of delivery	On campus Online
Campus location	Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton
Date of current accreditation	1 January 2024
Accreditation outcome*	Approved
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2028
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) data Assessment data from critical tasks CQUniSucess (Student Engagement analytics) Final Professional Experience Recommendation Form (QPERF) National collections such as QILT (SES, GOS, ESS) Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations (SUTE) Student retention and attrition data Placement data (repeat and/or failed placements) QCT registration data Destination survey of graduates Course Reference Committee feedback (including school partners) Placement evaluation forms LANTITE data.

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), students must complete 30 units, including discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies (two discipline teaching areas), and demonstrate knowledge of the core content and meet the Learning Outcomes.

The discipline teaching areas available include Agriculture Science (including Year 7-10 Science), Biology (including Year 7-10 Science), Business, Chemistry (including Year 7-10 Science), English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Home Economics and Hospitality, Industrial Technology and Design, Mathematics, and Psychology (including Year 7-10 Science).

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) includes 85 days of supervised professional experience in secondary schools.

A key feature of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is the trade entry credit pathway, which allows students entering the course with a recognised Trade qualification who wish to teach Secondary Industrial Technology and Design or Home Economics and Hospitality to be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) into this course of study. A maximum of 6 units may be approved towards Discipline Teaching Area 1.

Central Queensland University graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF), and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Program title	Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Postgraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	2 years
Minimum program duration	18 months
Stage of schooling	Early childhood Primary
Mode of delivery	Online
Campus location	Online
Date of current accreditation	1 January 2022
Accreditation outcome*	Approved
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2026
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance data collection processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment data Student impact and employment patterns in rural and regional settings Graduate readiness survey and course experience focus groups Employer satisfaction, with an emphasis on rural and regional school leaders Course reference committee feedback (including school partners) National collections such as QILT.

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) students are required to complete 16 units, including discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies and demonstrate knowledge and meet the Learning Outcomes of the core content.

Graduates will graduate with a primary specialisation that is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: English learning area taught in Queensland primary schools.

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) includes 65 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools, including a 20-day Kindergarten placement.

Central Queensland University graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF) and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Program title	Master of Teaching (Primary)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Postgraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	2 years
Minimum program duration	1.5 years
Stage of schooling	Primary
Mod of delivery	Online
Campus location	Online
Date of current accreditation	1 January 2022
Accreditation outcome*	Approved
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2026
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance data collection processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment data Student impact and employment patterns in rural and regional settings Graduate readiness survey and course experience focus groups Employer satisfaction, with an emphasis on rural and regional school leaders Course reference committee feedback (including school partners) National collections such as QILT

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Master of Teaching (Primary), students are required to complete 16 units, including discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, a primary specialisation, and demonstrate knowledge of the core content and meet the Learning Outcomes.

Students can fast-track their Master's program and graduate within 1.5 years.

The learning area available for primary specialisation is English.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) includes 65 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

Central Queensland University Master of Teaching (Primary) graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF), and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Program title	Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Jurisdiction	QLD
Provider	Central Queensland University
Program type	Postgraduate
Program duration in equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL)	1.5 years
Minimum program duration	1.5 years
Stage of schooling	Secondary
Mode of delivery	Online
Campus location	Online
Date of current accreditation	1 January 2023
Accreditation outcome*	Approved
Accreditation expiry date	31 December 2027
Quality assurance processes in place	Quality assurance data collection processes include, but are not limited to: Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment data Student impact and employment patterns in rural and regional settings Graduate readiness survey and course experience focus groups Employer satisfaction, with an emphasis on rural and regional school leaders Course reference committee feedback (including school partners) National collections such as QILT

Program description and rationale

To graduate with a Master of Teaching (Secondary), students must complete 15 units, including units in a major teaching area (Years 11-12) and a minor teaching area (Years 7-10), and demonstrate knowledge and meet the Learning Outcomes of the core content.

Graduates will graduate with two distinct teaching areas aligned with the subjects in Queensland secondary schools, including the Australian Curriculum.

Students can fast-track their Master's program and graduate within 1.5 years.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) includes 65 days of professional experience in secondary schools.

Central Queensland University Master of Teaching (Secondary) graduates have successfully passed the national literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE), the final Queensland Professional Experience Reporting Framework (QPERF) and the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA).

Entry requirements and career opportunities.

Last updated:: 16 June 2026