Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  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.  Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

  Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test.  Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  Note:
  Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.

  Applicants from the Seychelles:
  Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  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.  Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

  Applicants who have completed secondary education, bachelor degree or master degree studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA are not required to provide an IELTS Academic test.  Minimum English standard requirements may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  Note:
  Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English, or have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have satisfied English language requirements.

  Applicants from the Seychelles:
  Successful completion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) grade C or above, PLUS a completed 4 year National Diploma.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West or Online

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup, South West or Online

Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup, South West or Online

Course Structure

Y42|12

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  ECU South West students complete most units on campus, however in order to complete the course students should be prepared to complete some of the units online, or at ECU’s Joondalup campus.

• Non standard timetable requirements

  Students have the opportunity to complete a fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility for employment in schools from Term 4 during the same year.

• Internship option

  The internship equips Pre-Service Teachers with the mastery and knowledge to lead their own classrooms. Pre-Service Teachers are placed in either classrooms or early learning settings where they fulfil a diversity of roles, tasks and duties and undertake a well-rounded experience working as a teacher. Students will be required to attend their chosen setting for 4 days per week (8 hours each day) during term 3.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine 'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools. For these reasons, all pre-service teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Practice.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience/before-professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at:http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

• Practicum requirement

  In each year of the program, students undertake compulsory Professional Experience and in the final year, students undertake an Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) comprising of one term of approximately 10 weeks of continuous teaching practice. The Assistant Teacher Program is conducted during the final year of the course in the second term of the school year.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the pre-service teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  To undertake a Professional Practice in a school or childcare setting, all pre-service teacher education students over the age of 18 must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following two clearances:

  A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) from the Department of Education WA.

  A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Department for Child Protection and Family Support WA.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience/before-professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

• Registration

  Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.

  Graduates must meet the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and numeracy proficiency requirements prior to graduation for teacher registration in Western Australia. Further information is available at http://www.trb.wa.gov.au

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical early childhood situations.
2. Communicate early childhood knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
5. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
6. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex early childhood problems.
7. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West

Course Structure

Y42|12

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  ECU South West students complete most units on campus, however in order to complete the course students should be prepared to complete some of the units online, or at ECU’s Joondalup campus.

• Non standard timetable requirements

  Students have the opportunity to complete a fast-tracked final year and achieve eligibility for employment in schools from Term 4 during the same year.

• Internship option

  The internship equips Pre-Service Teachers with the mastery and knowledge to lead their own classrooms. Pre-Service Teachers are placed in either classrooms or early learning settings where they fulfil a diversity of roles, tasks and duties and undertake a well-rounded experience working as a teacher. Students will be required to attend their chosen setting for 4 days per week (8 hours each day) during term 3.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine 'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools. For these reasons, all pre-service teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Practice.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience/before-professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at:http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

• Practicum requirement

  In each year of the program, students undertake compulsory Professional Experience and in the final year, students undertake an Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) comprising of one term of approximately 10 weeks of continuous teaching practice. The Assistant Teacher Program is conducted during the final year of the course in the second term of the school year.

  Attendance requirements

  Generally host Schools and Centres require that the pre-service teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  To undertake a Professional Practice in a school or childcare setting, all pre-service teacher education students over the age of 18 must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following two clearances:

  A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) from the Department of Education WA.

  A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Department for Child Protection and Family Support WA.

  Further information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience/before-professional-experience

  Professional practice rules

  During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules.

  The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document

  The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

• Registration

  Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.

  Graduates must meet the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and numeracy proficiency requirements prior to graduation for teacher registration in Western Australia. Further information is available at http://www.trb.wa.gov.au

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical early childhood situations.
2. Communicate early childhood knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
5. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
6. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex early childhood problems.
7. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $4,650 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood education sector, including teaching children aged 0-3 years, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, pre-primary and years 1-3 in a primary school.

Possible future job titles

Early Childhood Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Childhood Education Advisor, Early Childhood Education Leader, Director in Early Childhood, Policy Advisor, Curriculum Development Advisor, Practice and Pedagogy Partner

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
• Master of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education
• Master of Education (Advanced)
• Master of Education

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $37,700 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood education sector, including teaching children aged 0-3 years, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, pre-primary and years 1-3 in a primary school.

Possible future job titles

Early Childhood Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Childhood Education Advisor, Early Childhood Education Leader, Director in Early Childhood, Policy Advisor, Curriculum Development Advisor, Practice and Pedagogy Partner

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
• Master of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education (Accelerated Online)
• Graduate Certificate of Education
• Master of Education (Advanced)
• Master of Education