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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)

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Course code: SIA-202659UniversityStudy area: EducationCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Early childhood teachers are in higher demand than ever. Whether you are looking to take your first step into this rewarding sector, or you are an experienced early childhood educator looking to become a four-year qualified teacher, UNE's Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care) is for you.* We understand that many of our students are in remote or regional areas, which makes finding professional experience placements a challenge. UNE supports students throughout the placement process from start to finish, and for those working in the industry already, most of the placements in this course can be completed in the early learning service where you work, as long as your service caters for babies...

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

You have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF Level 5) or equivalent.

Your Diploma must be approved by the Australian Childrens Education & Care Authority (ACECQA).

  • You must also meet at least one of the following entry requirements:
  • After completion of your Diploma, you have undertaken a minimum of 1 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) early childhood workplace experience as a room leader
  • after completion of your Diploma, you have undertaken a minimum of 2 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) early childhood workplace experience as an early childhood teacher assistant/aid, family daycare accredited provider, or an accredited before and after school carer.
  • You have completed a three-year Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) in Early Childhood.

Your Bachelor degree must be approved by the Australian Childrens Education & Care Authority (ACECQA).

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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