Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)
Provider:
Course Code:
EDB001.1
CRICOS Code:
113915F
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Health and Medicine, Nursing
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 34,000 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
Course Overview
Embrace the power of learning through play and exploration
If you’re interested in building a career in the early childhood sector and have a passion for helping young minds grow, then the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) is for you. Whether you are already working in the sector or starting your journey into a fulfilling career you’ll be empowered to make a lasting impact during the pivotal years of a child’s development from birth to five.
With placements across a variety of early childhood education settings, you’ll combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, while exploring the latest research, teaching strategies and methods.
UC’s future-focused approach to education will help you acquire a diverse range of lifelong transferrable skills, that you can apply throughout your rewarding career in the classroom and beyond. Validate your abilities and embrace creativity with an industry-recognised qualification in just three years.*
Seize the opportunity to choose your direction with the first year of this course sharing its structure with the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, giving you the opportunity to change depending on the subjects you connect most with.
Course specific information
*If you already hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher, you’ll receive a year of credit upon application, meaning you can complete your degree in just two years.
Students must obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Check before their first placement.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR of 60 or above
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification Students will be required to complete a written statement in response to questions designed to assess their suitability for the teaching profession. Responses to these questions must be deemed satisfactory for them to be admitted to this course.
Students must obtain Working with Vulnerable People Registration (ACT) and/or a Working With Children Check (NSW), depending on the area(s) in which they will be undertaking professional experience placements. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website. |
Career Opportunities
Director in an early childhood setting
Early childhood education leader
Early childhood teacher
Policy advisor
Curriculum development.