Become an in-demand early-childhood teacher, equipped with effective skills and practical experience, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from VU.
In our early-childhood degree you'll participate in units focused on children from birth to five years. You'll come to understand how early-childhood and kindergarten teaching can include children and families as contributors to the learning process.
You'll graduate with expertise built on a strong sense of social justice, learnt through childcare and kindergarten-teaching experience and critical perspectives on early-childhood theory.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
City Campus - 370 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
- Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent)
OR:
- 22451VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation.
Applicants with higher education study
- Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR
- Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
OR:
- Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
Applicants with work & life experience
- Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Training & Development, Education, Child Care or similar.
OR
- Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).
Course fees
Course fee
$13,881
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About Victoria University
Victoria University is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.
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