1997 QUT Handbook

Drama Drama
Home Economics Home Economics
Physical Education Physical Education
Science/Mathematics/Computing Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Earth Science
Mathematics
Physics
Science Studies
Social Science
Studies are also available in Health Education.
Discipline Studies
Geography
History
Social Science
Undergraduate-entry students are required to take 192 credit points of Discipline Studies units, specialising
in two teaching areas appropriate to Years 8-12 in Queensland. Students must complete at least 96 credit
points in one teaching area and will normally complete at least 72 credit points in their other teaching area
(Groups X and Y). The remaining 24 credit points may be added to the 72, added to the 96, or used for
personal development in a third area.
In certain circumstances, permission may be given to complete 48 credit points in a non-teaching discipline
area. Students undertaking this option will complete 96 credit points in one of their two teaching areas and
48 credit points in their other teaching area. An additional 48 credit points may then be selected in a nonteaching
area.
Note: The abovementioned option is not available in all teaching areas. Approval from the Course Coordinator
is required. Students wishing to explore this option should consult with the Associate Course Coordinator
(Secondary). Hence, the combinations available include the following:
(a) Teaching area 1 72 credit points
Teaching area 2 120 credit points
(b) Teaching area 1 96 credit points
Teaching area 2 96 credit points
(c) Teaching area 1 72 credit points
Teaching area 2 96 credit points
Liberal Studies (Group Z) 24 credit points
(d) Teaching area 1 96 credit points*
Teaching area 2 48 credit points
Non-teaching area 48 credit points
* Option (d) is not available in Art, Drama, Physical Education, Home Economics, LOTE; and is only
available in the following teaching areas if Science Studies is taken as Teaching Area 1 and Chemistry,
Physics, Biology or Earth Science are taken as Teaching Area 2.
The teaching areas are divided into Group X and Group Y as shown below. Students may also select up to
24 credit points from units in Group Z in consultation with the Associate Course Coordinator. Students
should note that not all Faculties offer units for elective studies in the Bachelor of Education (Pre-service).
GROUP X GROUP Y GROUP Z
Accounting/Business Management Accounting/Business Management Units listed under X and Y
Art Biology (excluding the two teaching
Office Communication Technology Chemistry areas) plus units from other
Computing Earth Science suitable QUT courses.
Drama Economics
English English
Home Economics Film & Media#
Mathematics French
Physical Education Geography
# Places are limited.
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