Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
With this degree you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6. You’ll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With this degree you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.
You’ll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher. You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning. You’ll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.
You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years, depending on previous qualifications.
You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.
Career opportunities
- Day care educator
- Early childhood educator
- Kindergarten teacher
- Preschool teacher
- Primary teacher
Pathways to this course:
Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options:
Defined TAFE pathway
A defined TAFE pathway program exists for this degree. Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply following completion of this pathway.
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (credit for 90 credit points)
120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study.
Other TAFE studies
Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE studies undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course.
University studies
Consider beginning your teaching studies with our pathway degree Bachelor of Education Studies.
Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies relevant to this degree. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses; or overseas equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS score: Speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5 and Writing 6.5. or International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) test with a Level 4 in speaking, listening, reading and writing or equivalent English language test with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to be eligible for registration. TOEFL iBT: 100 with minimums: (Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24); Pearson (PTE): Overall 65 (no band less than 58): Cambridge-CAE; Overall 185 (no band less than 176).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.
