Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) is aimed at those students dedicated to a career teaching in a birth to five setting.Developed in response to workforce needs in the early childhood sector, the course can be undertaken as a natural progression for graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or as a standalone course. Graduates of the course will have a strong grounding in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy.We also recognise that an early childhood educator is likely to teach a diverse range of students across the course of their career. Our students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond to this diversity.
Structure
320 credit points. Students must complete professional experience units in relevant prior to school settings in line with the requirements of national authorities. During this time they are required to be available full-time. All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld), Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) or Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period. Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the Faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course. Placements will usually be arranged for the scheduled placement period in the professional experience calendar though this may not always be possible.
Subjects
- Early childhood and primary
- Early childhood education
- Pathways to teaching
Standard entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must meet any additional prerequisite requirements imposed by state jurisdictions. International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed at year 12 level, or equivalent: Australian Capital Territory Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: Major in English (T) Major in Mathematics (T) New South Wales Prerequisites: Nil Assumed knowledge: Two units of English (Any) Two units of Mathematics (Any) Queensland Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C) Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics A. Victoria Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other EnglishRecommended Studies: Mathematics: Two units of Mathematics (any) Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo) | International: $102,272 | No |
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| Melbourne (St Patrick's) | International: $102,272 | No |
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| Online | International: $102,272 | No |
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| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | International: $102,272 | No |
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