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Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (Indigenous residential program)

(Mixed mode in the Indigenous residential program)

Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

 2 year program, normally offered over 2.5 years full-time.

2 years full-time

Deferment

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

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • Multi 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: $28880.

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

160

160

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

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 Indigenous Australian applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
  1. interview;
  2. a minimum of three years’ work experience; or
  3. completion of year 12 or equivalent; and
  4. demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.
International Students Apply Now
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Brisbane - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Canberra - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Canberra - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Strathfield - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Strathfield - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
  

Description

The Associate Degree in Early Childhood (mixed mode) course is specifically designed for, and is only available to, Australian Indigenous people.

The Associate Degree in Early Childhood (mixed mode) is designed for progression into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (mixed mode) course.

This course is designed to offer studies in:

  1. early childhood education
  2. literacy, mathematics, science and technology education for children; and
  3. Indigenous culture and history.
This course is offered in mixed mode. Students are required to attend compulsory residential schools on campus each semester and to complete course work and assignments within their home communities. Academic support is available to students who require it through the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS). Professional experience is also a compulsory component in each semester and is taken in day-a-week and block-periods that can extend over some weeks.

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. Child Protection Training is provided on campus during residential school to meet the NSW requirements. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion.

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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