Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
Shape the minds of the future and play a pivotal role in a child's development. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) will qualify you for professional registration as a teacher throughout Australia and be able to teach from Prep to Year 6. Plus, you'll be qualified to work in primary schools from Prep to Year 6 and in specialist early childhood settings (long day care settings, kindergartens and pre-prep) throughout Australia. This course is an initial teacher education course and qualifies you for professional registration which is administered in Queensland by the Queensland College of Teachers. You will demonstrate evidence of meeting the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Career Stage) throughout the course of study. In addition to building the professional knowledge and skills required to teach effectively, the course is designed to foster dispositions for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning. This course incorporates supervised assessable teaching practice in schools with professional practice blocks included in each year of the course. Meaning you'll have numerous opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical ways to prepare you for employment. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) you can progress to postgraduate study courses that are available for registered teachers through CQUniversity.
Structure
33 units (192 credit points).
Subjects
- Education - early childhood
Standard entry requirements
- Rank Threshold: ATAR/SR:62. Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, Grade C or higher) or equivalent
- And General Mathematics, Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, Grade C or higher) or equivalent. English Language Proficiency Requirements: If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of: a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 1 year fulltime with a minimum GPA 4.0. These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency. If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) test with an overall band score of at least 7.5 with a minimum 7.0 for Reading and Writing and 8.0 for Speaking and Listening. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate. Each applicant will be assessed individually.
