Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
This nationally accredited course is designed to graduate early childhood educators who are competent teachers ready to work in schools and a range of early learning centres. A key feature of this course is connecting theory with practice. Graduates will have the knowledge and be able to develop early childhood…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This nationally accredited course is designed to graduate early childhood educators who are competent teachers ready to work in schools and a range of early learning centres.
A key feature of this course is connecting theory with practice. Graduates will have the knowledge and be able to develop early childhood educational programs for children from birth to 8 years of age.
Partnerships with over 1,000 schools and early learning centres allow Pre-Service Teachers to gain experience in diverse settings, including public, private, metropolitan, regional and remote contexts working with children, families and communities.
In addition, a distinguishing feature of this course is that Pre-Service Teachers have the opportunity in the fourth year of their course to specialise and broaden their knowledge and skills in an area of interest. Units are also available in the degree that enables Pre-Service Teachers to complete accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic schools.
Final year Pre-Service Teachers can apply for a place in the internship program in either a school or early learning setting.
Specialisations you can study in this course
Arts
Catholic Studies
Leading for Engagement in Early Childhood
Special Education
Course learning outcomes
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical early childhood situations.
Communicate early childhood knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex early childhood problems.
Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
Career Opportunities
This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in education learning environments.
Possible future job titles
Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Junior Primary Teacher, Early Learning Professional, Pedagogical Leader, Centre Director
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
