Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
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Course overview
Choose student typeEntry requirements
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y42
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $3,950
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | FT PT | PT |
Mount Lawley | FT PT | PT |
South West | FT PT | PT |
Online | FT PT | PT |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
Early closing date 22-02-2021
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y42
CRICOS code
074168G
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $31,600
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | FT | |
Mount Lawley | FT | |
South West | ||
Online |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
Early closing date 22-02-2021
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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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);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; 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.
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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.
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special 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:
If secondary education and degree studies were completed within a period of 2 years before applying for registration in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, applicants do not need to provide proof of English competency.Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English and have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have met 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
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup, Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup, Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, Mount Lawley
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 480 credit points which consists of 24 core units and a supplementary program. Students will also need to complete successfully both components of the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to enrol beyond 240 credit points within their course. The supplementary program options are: - an Internship plus one (1) unit from any of the listed specialisations; or - a School-based program plus one (1) unit from any of the listed specialisations; or - ECS4330 and ECS4261 plus a listed specialisation; or - ECS4330 and ECS4261 plus any 3 units from any of the specialisations (note - If students select this option no specialisation will be recorded on the academic transcript). Early Childhood Specialisations are: - Arts - Catholic Studies - Creativity in Early Childhood - Diversity in Early Childhood - Special Education
Students must complete two units LIT1200 (Personal Literacy) and NUM1200 (Personal Numeracy) to satisfy the requirements of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). All students who enrol in an accredited pre-service teacher education course (undergraduate and graduate) from 1 January 2017 will have to successfully complete tests about their personal levels of literacy and numeracy to graduate.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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AED1240 | Drama Arts in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
ECS1240 | Becoming an Early Childhood Educator | 15 |
ECS1250 | Learning and Learners | 15 |
LAN1009 | Communication Skills for Teaching and Learning | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECS1265 | Young Children's Learning and Development | 15 |
LAN1265 | English 1: Oral Communication | 15 |
ECS1245 | Play and Pedagogy | 15 |
IPP1260 | Inquiry in Professional Practice (Child Care) | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECM2260 | Early Childhood Mathematics 1 | 15 |
ECS2240 | Guiding Children's Behaviour in Positive Learning Environments | 15 |
MUE2240 | Music Arts in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
SCE2240 | Early Childhood Science and Technology Education | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECS2260 | Assessing and Evaluating Young Children's Learning | 15 |
HPE2260 | Health and Physical Education for Young Children | 15 |
LAN2266 | English 2: Literacy Learning in the Early Years | 15 |
IPP2260 | Inquiry in Professional Practice (K/PP) | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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AED3245 | Visual Arts in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
EDS3240 | Including Children with Special Educational Needs | 15 |
LAN3246 | English 3: Literacy in the Junior Primary Years of School | 15 |
SSE3260 | Social Science Education in Early Childhood | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECM3260 | Early Childhood Mathematics 2 | 15 |
EDF3200 | Aboriginal Contexts in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
LAN3260 | English 4: Planning and Differentiating the English Curriculum in Early Childhood | 15 |
IPP3260 | Inquiry in Professional Practice 3: Junior Primary | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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IPP4350 | Assistant Teacher Program | 30 |
TPA4100 | Teaching Performance Assessment | 15 |
Unit from Specialisation | 1 x unit from specialisation | 15 |
Year 4 - Semester 2
Students are required to select one of the following four options:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECS4330 ^ | Leading in Early Childhood Settings | 15 |
ECS4261 ^ | Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
Unit from Specialisation | 2 x units from specialisation | 30 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ECS4330 ^ | Leading in Early Childhood Settings | 15 |
ECS4261 ^ | Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education | 15 |
Unit from Specialisation | Any two (2) units from any of the five areas of specialisation | 30 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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EDU4226 ^ | School-based Project | 60 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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EDU4500 ^ | Early Childhood Internship | 60 |
^ Core Option
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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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.
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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 will fulfil a diversity of roles, tasks and duties to provide a well-rounded experience of working as a teacher. Students will be required to attend the school or early learning 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 http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional- practice/clearancesProfessional 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 eacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit. -
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 http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-practice/clearancesProfessional 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 eacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit. -
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
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical early childhood situations.
- Communicate early childhood knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex early childhood problems.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $3,950 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $31,600 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in education learning environments.
Possible future job titles
Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Junior Primary Teacher, Child Care Professional, Pedagogical Leader, Centre Director
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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