Units you can choose

Choose from a professional experience package that suits your interests and corresponds with your studies at home or choose your own units based on your interests. Either way, you'll prepare for an unforgettable semester abroad in Australia.

Working with children

If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, it is a legal requirement to have a blue card. You will need a current blue card for the following units:

You will spend 15 days in a local school classroom or early childhood setting with a supervising teacher at your preferred level (early childhood, primary or secondary). The other subjects you study alongside your teaching experience will provide you with knowledge about the Australian approach to curriculum and teaching strategies.

Applying for a blue card requires a criminal history check. If you are working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card before you begin your placement. You will be required to apply for a blue card once you enter Australia.

Apply through Blue Card Services

More information on blue cards at QUT

Vaccinations

As per Queensland Government Public Health Orders, there are new COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers in high risk settings which includes pre-service teachers entering education settings (schools, kindergartens and early learning centres). From 23 January 2022, pre-service teachers entering these settings must be fully vaccinated, with a minimum of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Additionally, in response to industry partner requirements students undertaking early childhood placements must obtain proof of the following vaccinations prior to Professional Experience:

  • whooping cough
  • annual flu vaccine
  • measles, mumps, rubella
  • or a certificate of exemption for medical reasons from a GP or specialist doctor.

As a student, it is your responsibility to meet any costs associated with vaccinations. Several months may be required to complete the prescribed courses.

Professional Experience packages

Our packaged units are designed to provide you with an exceptional teaching experience in a supportive environment.

You will spend 15 days in a local school classroom with a supervising teacher at your preferred level (early childhood, primary or secondary). The other subjects you study alongside your teaching experience will provide you with knowledge about the Australian approach to curriculum and teaching strategies.

After selecting the right package for you, you must enrol in all units in that package. Some packages will give you option units to choose from. Each PEX package is 48cp.

Undergraduate students: Bachelor of Education Professional Experience (PEX) package - Semester 1

Package 1 - Early childhood
Package 2 - Primary
Package 3 - Secondary

Undergraduate students: Bachelor of Education Professional Experience (PEX) package - Semester 2

Package 4 - Early childhood
Package 5 - Primary
Package 6 - Secondary

Postgraduate students: Master of Teaching Professional Experience (PEX) packages – Semester 1 and 2

Package 7 - Early childhood postgraduate
Package 8 - Primary postgraduate
Package 9 - Secondary postgraduate

Professional experience for pre-service teachers

Other units

If the professional experience packages don’t suit your needs you can select other units.

For a full list visit all study abroad and exchange units.

Students need specific academic background knowledge to study these units, so we will assess your eligibility and determine if you’re able to take these units after you apply. We will let you know the outcome through the application portal as soon as possible.

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Apply for study abroad or exchange

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Need more information?

If you have questions about choosing units, get in touch with the study abroad and exchange team and we’ll gladly help you out.