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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
60
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Inherent Requirements
Yes
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BECE
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Course code
3007003
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
There is a very high demand for qualified early childhood educators in early childhood education centres and preschools.
This three-year degree (or 2.5 years fast tracked*) is an ACECQA-approved early childhood teacher qualification for early childhood settings with children from birth to five years. [Please check specific requirements in your state or territory for early childhood teachers.]
Our cutting-edge course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leading research in early childhood education and development.
Core units cover early childhood principles and practices, child development theory and application, supporting children’s learning and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. You will also investigate contemporary issues in early childhood education, leadership and management, the arts, and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment.
You’ll complete 85 days of professional teaching experiences in early childhood education settings as well as 10 days in a primary school setting (total 680 hours), enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real world educational settings.
Full-time enrolment may require study in some years across the six study terms, from January to December.
*depending on course and specialisation pathway and term commencement.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate analytical and critical skills to transform and disrupt thinking in early childhood educational based practice. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse ways of knowing and learning in early childhood education settings to inform connected and compassionate ways of teaching. |
GA2: Creativity Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems with intellectual independence. Demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and creative responses to local and global challenges in early childhood education settings. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate a knowledge of social justice and ethical principles in early childhood education settings. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the early childhood education profession. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the early years curriculum framework and National Quality Standards. Demonstrate an evidence based understanding and knowledge of the pedagogy for effective early childhood educational practice. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate the capacity for self-reflective learning and critical thinking with responsibility and accountability in professional practice. Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through self-directed learning and reflective practice. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Communicate clearly, coherently and independently with exposition of knowledge and ideas in both oral and written forms. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in early childhood education settings. |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons. Demonstrate proactive and inclusive strategies for diverse groups in early childhood education settings Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the impacts of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of the students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. |
This course includes 85 days of professional experience learning in early childhood education settings, as well as 10 days in primary schools (a total of 680 hours). As detailed in the Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements, prerequisites regarding national and state-based regulatory requirements must be met prior to commencing professional experience placements. All professional experience learning days must be completed for graduation, with professional behaviour and conduct upheld at all times.
Core content areas cover:
- Literacy, language and pedagogical approaches
- Issues in contemporary education
- Leadership and management
- Health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
Assessment of early childhood teachers differs for each state and territory in Australia. Check with your state-based accreditation authorities regarding status as an early childhood teacher.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
To meet the minimum English language requirement, an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:
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have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:
- the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2, Section 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements and
- the language of instruction was English; or
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achieved a minimum test score within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:
- International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 6.5, including a minimum result of 6.5 in speaking and listening, reading and writing; or
- International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- successfully completed SCU's Preparing for Success Program, Transition to Uni Program, or English Language Program.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Writing | 6.5 |
| Listening | 6.5 |
| Speaking | 6.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, students must complete the equivalent of 28 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 24 core units (288 credit points)
- 4 Professional Experience units (0 credit points)
Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Executive Dean.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Associate Degree of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 16 core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Interdisciplinary Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Equity and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| EDUC1003 | Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought |
Term1,3,5
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| ENGL1005 | Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words |
Term1,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1002 | Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| SCIN1006 | Science and Technology: All Things Matter |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| EDUC1006 | Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH1002 | PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul |
Term3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| CLST1002 | HSIE: The Universe Next Door |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| CRTV1001 | Creativity and the Arts |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| TCHR1001 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| EDUC6009 | Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being |
Term1,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| EDUC2020 | Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| EDUC1004 | Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| TCHR2008 | Theory to practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| TCHR2007 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood I |
Dual Term3
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| TCHR2003 | Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood |
Term1,3,4
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| TCHR1002 | Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education |
Summer Term
Term4
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| TCHR2011 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood II |
Dual Term4
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| TCHR2010 | Theory to Practice: Education and Care for Infants and Toddlers |
Term5
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Third Year |
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| EDUC3023 | Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher |
Term1,3
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| TCHR3001 | Early Childhood Matters |
Term1,4
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| TCHR6007 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood Education |
Term2
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| TCHR2013 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood III |
Dual Term2
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0 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| TCHR6006 | Health, Wellbeing and the Environment in Early Childhood Education |
Term2
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| TCHR2002 | Children, Families and Communities |
Term3,5
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| EDUC2021 | Storylines: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking |
Term3,5
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| TCHR3010 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood IV |
Dual Term3,4
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| TCHR3004 | Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood |
Term4,5
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| EDUC3024 | Education and the Environment: More than Human |
Summer Term
Term3,5
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Note 1:
This unit involves a professional experience placement.
Note 2:
This unit involves observation days.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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Core Units -students must undertake all of the following. |
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| EDUC1003 | Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought | ||
| ENGL1005 | Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words | ||
| MATH1002 | Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count | ||
| EDUC1006 | Interdisciplinary Studies: Crossing the Line | Note 2 | |
| SCIN1006 | Science and Technology: All Things Matter | ||
| CRTV1001 | Creativity and the Arts | ||
| TCHR1002 | Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education | ||
| HLTH1002 | PDHPE: Mind, Body and Soul | ||
| CLST1002 | HSIE: The Universe Next Door | ||
| TCHR1001 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | ||
| TCHR2008 | Theory to practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers | ||
| TCHR2003 | Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | ||
| EDUC1004 | Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner | ||
| EDUC6009 | Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being | ||
| EDUC2021 | Storylines: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking | ||
| TCHR2010 | Theory to Practice: Education and Care for Infants and Toddlers | ||
| EDUC3023 | Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher | ||
| TCHR3001 | Early Childhood Matters | ||
| TCHR6007 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood Education | ||
| TCHR6006 | Health, Wellbeing and the Environment in Early Childhood Education | ||
| EDUC2020 | Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions | ||
| TCHR2002 | Children, Families and Communities | ||
| EDUC3024 | Education and the Environment: More than Human | ||
| TCHR3004 | Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | ||
| TCHR2007 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood I | Note 1 | |
| TCHR2011 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood II | Note 1 | |
| TCHR2013 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood III | Note 1 | |
| TCHR3010 | Professional Experience: Early Childhood IV | Note 1 | |