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- Design and deliver impactful learning experiences outside school settings that make a difference in communities, industries and cultural spaces.
- Build practical skills in curriculum design, intercultural communication, inclusion and equity.
- Flexible online study options that fit around your work and life commitments, wherever you're based.
- Prepare for real careers in community engagement, youth outreach, education policy and social justice advocacy.
Highlights
- Design and deliver impactful learning experiences outside school settings that make a difference in communities, industries and cultural spaces.
- Build practical skills in curriculum design, intercultural communication, inclusion and equity.
- Prepare for real careers in community engagement, youth outreach, education policy and social justice advocacy.
Why choose this course?
If you're passionate about helping communities thrive through education, inclusion and social justice, the community education major offers a meaningful pathway to make a difference.
This major equips you with the skills to design learning experiences that respond to the evolving needs of communities and industries.
This course will prepare you for careers in tutoring, youth outreach, education policy, social research, and more.
If you are seeking an accredited teaching qualification for early childhood or school teaching view course options.
Real-world learning
From your first year, you’ll explore real-world challenges through hands-on community engagement and interdisciplinary learning. You’ll work alongside educators and community partners to understand how curriculum, pedagogy and assessment can be applied beyond the classroom in places like cultural institutions, not-for-profits and local initiatives.
As part of your studies, you will complete two dedicated community engagement units. In the initial unit, you’ll work with local organisations to explore the unique strengths and needs of your community. Later, during the second unit, you’ll build on your earlier experiences by applying what you’ve learned in a real-world work context.
You’ll also take on a work integrated learning internship, where you’ll put your skills into practice in a professional setting. It’s a chance to build your network, gain valuable experience and graduate with the tools to lead change in education and community spaces.
Explore this course
The community education major blends theory and practice across teacher education, justice, communication and UX design. You’ll develop skills in:
- Curriculum and learning design
- Intercultural communication
- Assessment design
- Inclusion and equity
- Social justice advocacy
- Community engagement
You’ll also gain experience working ethically and responsibly with school-aged children and translating educational design into adult learning contexts.
With careful curation of your complimentary studies, you can tailor your degree to suit your career goals, whether that’s in policy, digital learning, community arts or disaster preparedness.
Double degrees
Combine your Bachelor of Arts (Community Education degree) with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and graduate with two qualifications in just 5.5 years. This future-focused double degree prepares you to lead change at the intersection where law, education, technology, culture and society meet.
You’ll gain the skills to design impactful learning experiences and advocate for inclusive, community-driven policies. With a strong foundation in communication, social justice and educational design, you’ll be ready to influence policy, support diverse communities, and drive meaningful reform across legal and educational systems.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Community Education major will be prepared for careers in tutoring, education policy advising, social justice advocacy, youth outreach, diversity and inclusion coordination, literacy and numeracy workshops, community engagement and social research.
Depending on how you shape your degree, through a second major you could explore careers like:
- Community engagement and disaster recovery – Pair with Disaster, Justice and Community Recovery to explore how education can be used to build resilience, support recovery, and develop programs that help communities prepare for emergencies.
- Policy, programs and research – Add studies in law or justice to help influence education policy, design literacy programs, or coordinate training programs within government or NGOs.
- Educational gaming – Combine with studies in digital games and storytelling, or game design for a career developing game-based learning, or to use gamification to teach in a fun and engaging way.
Possible careers
- Adult educator
- Community engagement officer
- Community tech coach
- Cultural liaison
- Digital learning content developer
- Disaster preparedness coordinator
- Education games designer
- Education policy officer
- Industry training provider
- Literacy program designer
- NGO training coordinator
- Workshop coordinator
- Youth engagement specialist
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Community Education: 96 credit points comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 24 credit points of option units.
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies: 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Community Education: 96 credit points comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 24 credit points of option units.
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies: 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2027.
- Course code
- BA01
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
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
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 undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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