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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year, 72 credit point initial teacher education degree that qualifies graduates to teach children from birth to five years, accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Holders of an ACECQA-approved diploma can complete it in two years. Delivery is blended, on-campus or online, at the Bruce campus in Canberra and the Sydney Hills campus in New South Wales.
Study covers child development, early literacy, STEM, play-based learning, behaviour guidance, Indigenous pedagogies and leadership, with a minimum of 95 days of supervised placement across a range of early childhood settings. Working with Vulnerable People registration is required before placement. Graduates work as early childhood teachers and centre directors, and move into education leadership, curriculum and policy roles. It suits students committed specifically to the early years rather than primary or secondary teaching.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 11990Child Development
- 11991Relationships in Early Childhood Education
- 11992The Arts: Visual Arts and Media in the Early Years
- 11993The National Quality Framework
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 11994Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years
- 11995Infant and Toddler Learning and Care
- 11997Partnerships in Early Childhood Education
- 11996Planning and the Early Years Learning Framework
Year 2, Semester 1
4 units- 12003Oral Language and Literacy in the Early Years
- 10178Philosophies and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
- 12000Play in Early Childhood
- 11999The Agentic Child
Year 2, Semester 2
4 units- 12001Behaviour in Early Childhood
- 9869Designing Learning for Diversity and Inclusion
- 11998Enacting Indigenous Pedagogies in Australian Education
- 12002Numeracy and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
Year 3, Semester 1
4 units- 12006Education for Sustainability in the Early Years
- 11763Foundations of Early Literacy Instruction
- 10179STEM in the Early Years
- 12004The Arts: Music, Dance and Drama in the Early Years
Year 3, Semester 2
3 units- 10181Addressing Challenges in Early Childhood Education
- 12005Early Childhood Teachers as Professionals
- 10180Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR of 60 or above . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer several entry initiatives that give students the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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