There is a very high demand for qualified early childhood educators in early childhood education centres and preschools. This three-year degree is an ACECQA-approved early childhood teacher qualification for early childhood settings with children from birth to five years. Our cutting-edge course draws on the Faculty of Education’s leading research in early childhood education and development.
Core units cover early childhood principles and practices, child development theory and application, supporting children’s learning and pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. You will also investigate contemporary issues in early childhood education, leadership and management, the arts, and health and wellbeing in the early childhood environment.
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Locations
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga 4225
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 60.00 or equivalent.
To meet the minimum English language requirement, an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:
Have completed senior secondary study equivalent of Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:
- the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2, Section 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements and
- the language of instruction was English; or
Achieved a minimum test score within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:
- International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 6.5, including a minimum result of 6.5 in speaking and listening, reading and writing; or
- International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Successfully completed SCU's Preparing for Success Program, Transition to Uni Program, or English Language Program.
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