Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00591E
The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) combines theory with real world practical skills. This degree has a strong focus on applied learning and provides a pathway to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in early childhood education. Combine your enjoyment for working with children, child development and pedagogical practices, ethics and social justice. Research tells us the first five years of a child's life are absolutely critical, laying the groundwork for lifelong success. Our degree emphasises the profound impact early experiences have on cognitive, emotional, and social development, offering a unique opportunity to shape every child's future in your role as an early childhood teacher. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from TAFE NSW Higher Education will develop your understanding of contemporary research-based early childhood principles and practice. You'll study children's development, language and literacies, STEM, Indigenous education, leadership, inclusive and gifted education, health and wellbeing, and the arts in the early years. As a graduate, you'll have the expertise to thrive as a teacher in preschools and long daycare, or be employed in various roles in the children's and family services sector. This course is an ACECQA approved early childhood teaching degree. Further information about this course is available on the TAFE NSW Degrees website: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees
Structure
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 32 subjects (320 credit points) made up of 32 core subjects.
Subjects
- Holistic Child Development
- Professional Experience
- Documentation, Planning & Assessment
- Inclusive Education: Early Intervention
Standard entry requirements
- MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
- A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with English at HSC band 4 level or its equivalent. If you do not have a band 4 in English, you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve a band 6 in English to be eligible for entry to this degree OR
- A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent OR
- A Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification OR
- Successful completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) study in a course at a higher education institution
- SPECIAL ADMISSIONS: If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: International applicants must meet proof of eligibility and course entry requirements. In addition, international applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum IELTS level of 6.5 with a minimum level of 6 in any one band. For further information please visit the TAFE NSW International (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/international) website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Glendale | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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| Nirimba | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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| Randwick Campus | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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| Shellharbour | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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| St Leonards | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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| Ultimo Campus | Domestic: $39,360 International: $60,000 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Glendale, Nirimba, Randwick Campus, Shellharbour, St Leonards, Ultimo Campus.
Campuses: Glendale, Nirimba, Randwick, Shellharbour, St Leonards, Ultimo. DOMESTIC STUDENTS: Fees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. For more information please visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/applying-and-fees/fees-and-payment for details. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International student tuition fees are subject to the TAFE NSW Australia course fee structure. For further information please visit the TAFE NSW International (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/international) website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.
