Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care) is designed to meet the Australian Government’s requirements for Early Childhood Education and to qualify graduates as four-year trained Early Childhood Teachers. The qualification is accredited with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), which leads to a range…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care) is designed to meet the Australian Government’s requirements for Early Childhood Education and to qualify graduates as four-year trained Early Childhood Teachers. The qualification is accredited with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), which leads to a range of opportunities to work in a diverse range of Early Childhood services.
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care) provides candidates with a professional qualification exceeding the minimum requirements for recognition by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an approved Early Childhood Teacher under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Learning Outcomes
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Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
apply theory, research, and content knowledge to design evidence-based, playful curricula for children aged from birth to five years that support and extend children’s interests in line with guiding documents;
document and assess individual children’s learning, demonstrating understanding of learning trajectories to support the learning and development of every child;
develop and sustain respectful, responsive, and ethical relationships with children and their families that foster a strong sense of community and belonging;
learn from and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture, and embed their knowledge systems and practices into curricula;
facilitate the inclusion and participation of all children and families from diverse backgrounds;
demonstrate familiarity with historical and comparative perspectives on early childhood education and care;
demonstrate strong leadership skills, initiative and accountability, and advocate for high quality early childhood education and care; and
develop and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, contributing to professional inquiry, reflective practice, and ongoing quality improvement.
REQUIREMENTS
Rule A: You meet the following entry requirements:
You have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF Level 5) or equivalent. Your Diploma must be approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA).
You must also meet at least one of the following entry requirements:
After completion of your Diploma, you have undertaken a minimum of 1 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) early childhood workplace experience as a room leader.
OR after completion of your Diploma, you have undertaken a minimum of 2 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) early childhood workplace experience as an early childhood teacher assistant/aid, family daycare accredited provider, or an accredited before and after school carer.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You meet the following entry requirements:
You have completed a three-year Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) in Early Childhood. Your Bachelor degree must be approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA).
An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
