Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Charles Sturt University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00005F
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) from Charles Sturt University develops professional teachers who can support, engage and teach young children in their most formative years. Become qualified to teach children from birth to age 12 as an early childhood and primary school teacher – and make a real difference. If your passion is to work with children and shape their physical and cognitive development, plus you enjoy working with families and want to be an integral part of the community, the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Education is for you.
Structure
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 296 points.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)Minimum ATAR requirement 65 (including adjustment factors)Other admission and pathway options include:Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)Indigenous Access Program (IAP)Charles Sturt University Diploma of General StudiesElite Athletes ProgramAdditional essential requirements for admissionDemonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.Charles Sturt offers a range of pathways and admission options into this program including:Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyA completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.Applicants with higher education studySuccessful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.Completed bridging or enabling courseSuccessful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.Applicants with work and life experienceCommissioned Officers from Australian Police, Fire, Mercantile Marine, Civil Aviation and Defence Forces (and related) can be admitted on the basis of rank, license, class, length of service and/or competencies achieved.
Recognition
The NSW Education Standards Authority (ESA) accredits the course against the requirements of the Australian Institute of Teachers and School Leadership. The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), which accredits the course against the national quality standards for early childhood.
Study pathways
Charles Sturt University frequently recognises prior learning, including study at other institutions, in many of its degrees. Each request for credit is individually assessed prior to the start of the course. An Honours year is available.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Albury-Wodonga | International: $98,560 | No |
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| Bathurst | International: $98,560 | No |
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| Wagga Wagga | International: $98,560 | Yes |
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