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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Duration

3 years

Course fees

$16,239

If you are inspired to teach young children, Deakin’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education provides you with the opportunity to explore early childhood education curriculum theories and pedagogies, child development, health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, professional studies as well as teaching and learning in discipline areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

You’ll undertake professional placements through Deakin’s Professional Experience Program gaining both practical knowledge and skills to teach children aged birth to 5-years. By experiencing learning across a range of early childhood and education settings will ensure, you graduate equipped with foundation knowledge and gain confidence to meet the significant growth of the Australian early childhood education sector.

 

 

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

221 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 58.50 or equivalent.

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)

VET study

Full or partial completion of a Diploma of Education and Care (or equivalent)

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) e.g. Certificate IV level or higher.

Work and life experience

Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.

English language proficiency requirements

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25

IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent

Course fees

Course fee

$16,239

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This course will prepare you for the following roles.

About Deakin University

As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.

Operating since

1974

Legal name

Deakin University

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