Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Make a life-long difference to children and their futures.

The early years of children’s lives are incredibly important. This nationally accredited program focuses on children from birth to eight years. In this program you will develop competence and expertise to contribute to young children's sense of agency, wellbeing and learning capabilities.

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Study locations: Sunshine Coast

Caboolture
CRICOS code: 077419C
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2 ^
Program length (full-time): 4 years
Annual tuition fee 2020: A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *: A$96,000

Footnotes

Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
* Estimated tuition fees are based on 2020 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements.
^ Semester 2 intake not available.
Only first year Early Childhood courses available at Gympie. Early Childhood students may continue with shared Primary courses at Gympie in second, third and fourth year.

Study locations QTAC code: Sunshine Coast 017401

Caboolture 018611^

Gympie 012811^
Minimum selection threshold: ATAR - 59.40 OP - 16 Rank - 66
USC program code: ED303
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2 ^
Duration: 4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode: on campus
Prerequisites: English (4,SA), Maths A, B or C (4,SA) an Authority Science Subject (4,SA)
Recommended prior study: A history subject
Other requirements: Applicants must demonstrate non-academic capabilities as per Personal Statement requirement. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2020: Commonwealth supported places
Total courses: 32
Total units: 384

Footnotes

^ Semester 2 intake not available.
Only first year Early Childhood courses available at Gympie. Early Childhood students may continue with shared Primary courses at Gympie in second, third and fourth year.

Student profile: Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
Inherent Academic Requirements: Prospective students should consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
Program coordinator: Dr Anne Drabble

In this program you will:

Learn about the importance of wellbeing, play and supportive environments in early learning
Qualify to work and lead in childcare, kindergarten and primary school (with a focus on Prep to Year 3)
Connect knowledge and practice through Supervised Professional Experiences in a range of early childhood and school settings
Engage with community projects and work with children and their families to gain valuable Wider Field Experience

Personal statement requirement

As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you. After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.

More information is on the QTAC website.

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 95 days of Supervised Professional Experience, 15 days of an internship and 75 hours of Wider Field Experience. You must obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing SPE. You can submit a free application for a Blue Card through the School of Education. Submit your Blue Card applications during Orientation Week of the semester you commence.

Before you are eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), you will need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE). Graduates are eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers for teacher registration, and to become members of Early Childhood Australia.

Career opportunities

Early Childhood teacher, primary school teacher, Early Childhood centre leader/director, tutor, education consultant, youth support, children's advocate.

Membership

Early Childhood Australia.

Registration

Queensland College of Teachers.

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What will I study?

Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and a recommended study sequence.

The recommended study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this recommended study sequence to guide enrolment.

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Program structure

Total units:

Study sequence

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

COR109 Communication and Thought
EDU101 Human Development and Learning
EDU103 Integrating ICT into Learning
EDU104 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy
EDU109 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
EDU110 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
EDU112 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships
EDU115 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts

Developing and Graduate courses (24) 288 units

EDU206 Sustainability Through Play and Pedagogy
EDU208 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
EDU209 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU212 Teaching Science in the Early Years
EDU213 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU214 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
EDU216 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
EDU217 Professional Experience: Evidence Based Decision Making in Early Learning
EDU218 Inclusive Practices and Intervention in Early Learning
EDU300 Assessing Learning
EDU308 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
EDU309 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU316 Teaching HASS in Primary School
EDU339 Professional Experience: Curriculum Approaches and Pedagogies
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU344 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning
EDU361 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
EDU400 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
EDU408 Professional Experience: Teacher Identity and Professional Practice
EDU409 Internship
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU415 Teacher as Researcher
EDU421 Using Data for Learning
SCS203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education ^

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384

Recommended study sequences

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Complete a minimum of 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, plus 15 days in a childcare setting and 20 days of an internship, with the majority completed as full-time blocks
Complete 75 hours of Wider Field Experience
Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

To commence supervised professional experience (SPE) you must:

Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information
Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements

Program notes

EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience
Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to Early Childhood students
Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
^If SCS203 is not offered in Semester 2, students must contact a Progression Adviser for an alternative QCT approved equivalent course

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