Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Melbourne Polytechnic
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00724G
Prepare for your career as a kinder and early childhood teacher in children aged from birth to five years.
Structure
- Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters
- full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part-time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 VCE or equivalent
- VET qualification
- Relevant industry experience.
Recognition
Year 12 or equivalent with a study score of 25 in English and satisfactory completion of VCE units 1 and 2 Mathematics (excluding Foundation Mathematics); or relevant work experience and/or mature age entry; or Diploma of Children's Services; Working with Children Check and selection interview prior to commencement; STAT test (Maths and English) for applicants who hold a Diploma of Children's Services or are mature age; International students also require overall Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (across all bands).
Study pathways
Qualifies graduates for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - the registration body for teachers. Also qualifies graduates as a kindergarten teacher.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | International: $67,920 | No |
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