Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Requirements

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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:

1. 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:
   1. the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2, Section 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements and
   2. the language of instruction was English; or
2. achieved a minimum test score within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:
   1. 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
   2. 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.
3. 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
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:

• 23 core units (276 credit points)
• 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
• 4 Professional Experience units (0 credit points)

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. Preparatory coursework components must be completed prior to the commencement of placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

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 Education 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.

Teacher registration 

All states and territories have different requirements for teacher registration. Graduates are advised to check the early childhood teacher registration requirements for their state or territory, including English Language Proficiency requirements as advised by ACECQA.

Course structure