Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)
Have you always had a special interest in early years education? Can you imagine the joy that comes with fostering a child’s learning and development? Our Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) program provides you with a qualification to work with young children in early learning centres nationally and within primary…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Have you always had a special interest in early years education? Can you imagine the joy that comes with fostering a child’s learning and development? Our Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) program provides you with a qualification to work with young children in early learning centres nationally and within primary school settings in Western Australia. This program integrates theory and practice throughout the four years and allows you to experience early years settings in the program’s first semester.
Why study this degree?
This highly-structured and intensive program qualifies you to work with children in early learning centres nationally and within primary school settings in Western Australia (WA). Designed to offer maximum flexibility in delivery modes and completion pathways, this program strikes an important balance of theory and practice. With the support of your lecturers and tutors you will be equipped to begin your first practicum in the first semester of the program.
In addition to core developmental and learning areas, students must engage in 80 – 95 days of practicum across early learning centres and schools, depending on the selected pathway. The Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) also offers students the unique opportunity to complete either a Religious Education pathway to teach in the Catholic sector or to complete a Major in Inclusivity and Disability.
The program is innovative in design, providing exciting entry pathways if you are already working in the early learning context. Ask us about the early years pathway most suited to your circumstances. There is also the option to exit the degree in WA after completing three years of study, with a Bachelor of Early Learning for the pre-compulsory school setting.
Career opportunities
Teaching opportunities are open to graduates of the program in the following areas:
Early childhood including long day care, family day care, pre-schools, after-hours care
Primary school settings
Community and government organisations
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
A minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
