Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

This nationally accredited course is designed to graduate early childhood educators who are competent teachers ready to work in schools and a range of early childhood settings. A key feature of this course is connecting theory with practice. Graduates will have the knowledge and be able to develop early childhood educational programs for children from birth to 8 years of age. Partnerships with over 1,000 schools and early childhood settings allow Pre-Service Teachers to gain experience in diverse settings, including public, private, metropolitan, regional and remote contexts working with children, families and communities. In addition, a distinguishing feature of this course is that Pre-Service Teachers have the opportunity in the fourth year of their course to specialise and broaden their knowledge and skills in an area of interest. Units are also available in the degree that enables Pre-Service Teachers to complete accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic schools. Final year Pre-Service Teachers can apply for a place in the internship program in either a school or early learning setting.

Structure

See the full course structure at www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-studies

Subjects

• Specialisations: Arts
• Catholic Studies
• Creativity in Early Childhood
• Diversity in Early Childhood
• Special Education

Standard entry requirements

See entry requirements at www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-studies

Recognition

Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA); Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Study pathways

Further Studies: Graduate Certificate of Education; Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies); Master of Education; Master of Education (Accelerated Online); Master of Education (Advanced)

Study information

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - CHC50113

Charles Darwin University

Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Educational Management

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood

Macquarie University

Master of Teaching

Southern Cross University

Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

University of Canberra

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)