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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Canberra, ACT
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

3 years full-time

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1805.
  • Average first year fee: $14440.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $43320.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

240

240

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following:

Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales
Assumed knowledge: Completion of year 12; ACT English Advanced and at least a major in Mathematical applications with grades of C or higher; NSW - Higher School Certificate - two units of English Band 4 and two units of Mathematics Band 4, or appropriate VET Certificate IV.

Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all sub-tests).

How to Apply

NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC
International Students Apply Now
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC

Description

This course is designed to develop teachers for early childhood settings with particular strengths in literacy, mathematics, and science. The course includes studies in early childhood specialties preparing teachers for practice in early childhood settings.

Students will be engaged in a holistic approach to learning, incorporating a genuine respect of all cultures, religions, traditions and history, and will be assisted in developing an identity nourished by both a spiritual and intellectual sagacity.


Professional Experience

Students must complete professional experience units during which time they are required to be available full-time.


Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course

Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion.


English Language Requirements

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0, including an individual score of 7.0 for all tests.


Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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