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Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Summary
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Course Duration |
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
2 years full-time |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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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 |
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160 |
Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. Apply directly to Australian Catholic University. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
New South Wales Australian Capital Territory |
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all sub-tests). Pre-requisites may also apply for entry into some major and minor sequences. Students completing an Australian Year 12 in NSW, must have the equivalent of Band 2 Mathematics. |
How to Apply |
Apply via Direct Application below. |
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Direct Applications |
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Description
This course focuses on preparing people to work in centres which cater for children aged 0-5, introducing them to childrens development, learning and education, care and wellbeing of children, inclusion and disability as well as giving them some background studies in key curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics and science.
The course aims to produce early childhood educators who are expected to be competent in the areas of pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, working in diverse early childhood centres and schools, to have a commitment to the whole person, to professional ethics and social justice.
Early childhood education has significant opportunities for articulation with existing programs including the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood).
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 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
