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‘I work as a producer and director in Sydney, across all stages of production from idea generation through to post-production. I really liked QUT’s hands-on approach. Having the freedom to experiment developed my skills, and access to fantastic facilities such as the multi-cam studio, equipment and editing labs, made this very easy.’
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‘I work as a producer and director in Sydney, across all stages of production from idea generation through to post-production. I really liked QUT’s hands-on approach. Having the freedom to experiment developed my skills, and access to fantastic facilities such as the multi-cam studio, equipment and editing labs, made this very easy.’
Highlights
- Complete two separate degrees in four and a half years full time
- You can select two teaching areas for specialisation
- Graduate with advanced creative skills in film, screen and new media
- Engage in transdisciplinary activities that will further develop professional depth and academic knowledge
- Gain extensive classroom experience through professional experience placements organised by QUT.
Highlights
- Complete two separate degrees in four and a half years full time
- You can select two teaching areas for specialisation
- Graduate with advanced creative skills in film, screen and new media
- Engage in transdisciplinary activities that will further develop professional depth and academic knowledge
- Gain extensive classroom experience through professional experience placements organised by QUT.
Why choose this course?
This double degree allows you to explore your passion for creative practice while also laying the foundation for a career in education. You will engage in transdisciplinary activities that will further develop your professional experience and academic knowledge. You will have opportunities to increase connections to industry and practicing professionals and mentors.
In this double degree students complete the requirements for two separate degrees in four and a half years. The course consists of units in fine arts and education.
In the Bachelor of Education component students are prepared as teachers with specialist understandings for secondary school learners in two teaching and learning discipline areas, with one teaching area based on your film, screen and new media major. For the other teaching area you can choose one of:
- English
- geography
- history or
- mathematics.
Our Film, Screen and New Media course gives you a broad base of knowledge, skills and experiences to explore a wide range of career options within the film, television and digital media industries before specialising in an area of your choice.
From your first year, you’ll collaborate with students and teaching staff from across disciplines to reflect industry practice, and work on real-world projects briefed by real clients, along with career planning assistance to help you on your creative journey.
And, at the most technically advanced creative space in Australia, you can develop your creativity and collaborate and exhibit in technology-equipped spaces. End-of-year showcase events, performances and exhibitions are an important feature of all courses, and are celebrated by friends, family, industry and the arts community.
Real-world learning
The program includes substantial professional experience connected to on-campus learning. QUT organises professional experience placements to give you the opportunity to work in real school classrooms, supervised by practising professional educators.
You’ll have opportunities to work in a range of genres including documentary, drama, television and experimental film, across formats including film, television, digital, web and mobile platforms. You will be industry ready for the career path you choose to pursue. You will gain experience in your specialisation by working with other students to produce creative works for external clients and may have your works showcased to the industry at public screenings in your final year.
Explore this course
This course gives you a broad base of knowledge, skills and experiences to explore a wide range of career options within the film, television and digital media industries. Education double degrees offer qualifications that can set you on the path to pursue a range of careers across many industries and the education sector.
Real-world facilities
Experience the new Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching, you’ll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere, a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.
To prepare you to be an inspiring, innovative and confident teacher for the future, you’ll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools or early childhood centres. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual research.
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you will be required to complete 80 days (equivalent to 560 hours) of professional experience placements in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component.
Careers and outcomes
This double degree will prepare you to become a specialist teacher with a deep knowledge of creative practice. You can explore many career paths or use your combination of skills to develop and lead creative programs in the education sector.
In the Bachelor of Education component you will learn to innovate and incorporate digital technologies in your teaching. You will be equipped with entrepreneurial thinking and leadership skills and develop the resilience and creative capabilities to adapt to ongoing workforce changes and future opportunities.
Your qualification can also allow you to work in other locations in Australia and overseas. You will be empowered to shape your own career path and explore the many ways to make an impact. Teachers develop a range of skills which, in combination with work experience and personal qualities, equip them for a variety of careers outside the classroom, including:
- education policy and program implementation
- training and development roles in private and public organisations
- education and outreach roles
- developing products for the education services industry
- learning designer
- entertainment industry roles
- consultancy
- education research.
Professional recognition
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, and Queensland College of Teachers and graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration.
Possible careers
- Entertainment director
- Film/television producer
- Secondary school teacher
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Fine Arts is comprised of 240 credit points from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component is comprised of:
- 144 credit points of core Education units.
- 24 credit points of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment units that align with the chosen Fine Arts major.
- A 72 credit point Education minor (Second Teaching Area)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts component is comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core Fine Arts units.
- A 168 credit point Fine Arts major (acts as the First Teaching Area for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
The English minor is not available to students undertaking the Creative Writing major.
Students will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Fine Arts is comprised of 240 credit points from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component is comprised of:
- 144 credit points of core Education units.
- 24 credit points of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment units that align with the chosen Fine Arts major.
- A 72 credit point Education minor (Second Teaching Area)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts component is comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core Fine Arts units.
- A 168 credit point Fine Arts major (acts as the First Teaching Area for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
The English minor is not available to students undertaking the Creative Writing major.
Students will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID24
- QTAC code
- 429172
- CRICOS code
- 099058G
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 4.5 years full-time
- 4.5 years full-time
- February
- February
Prerequisites
- English, or literature, or English and literature extension, or English as an additional language (units 3 & 4, C)
- General mathematics, mathematical methods or specialist mathematics (units 3 & 4, C)
Haven't completed the prerequisite subjects?
You may be able to meet the prerequisite requirements if you've completed equivalent subjects or by completing bridging courses.
How to meet prerequisite requirements
Non-academic entry requirements
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 qualifications
We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
English language proficiency
We 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:
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
If you intend to apply for advanced standing (credit) you can view more information and find out how to apply. If you enter the course with advanced standing you should seek advice on your course progression and the availability of units.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
98.85
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
82.35
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Selection rank
84.90
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
69.40
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Selection rank
71.40
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Prerequisites
You must have passed four semesters (Units 3 & 4, C) at an Australian high school level or equivalent:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); and
- at least one of General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Haven't completed the prerequisite subjects?
You may be able to meet the prerequisite requirements if you've completed equivalent subjects or by completing bridging courses.
How to meet prerequisite requirements
Additional entry requirements
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:
- Rank a series of potentially appropriate statement responses, in order of what you think is most to least important.
- Provide two x 500 word written statements addressing the categories and indicators as outlined on the Teacher Entry Fact Sheet.
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.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate. The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get into the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Education.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate. You are not eligible to apply for a place in the course if you have failed two test attempts for one or more components, at another institution. The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills. QUT provides you with one reimbursement to cover the cost of the test.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get into the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Education.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
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You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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