Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Bachelor of Education Birth to Five Years

The Bachelor of Education Birth to Five Years is a course that prepares you to become an early childhood teacher. During the course, you explore issues, concepts and practices which are common and specific to early childhood education. You will learn about: play and learning sciences, language and literacy, preparation for teaching, health and physical education, science in education, curriculum and programming, mathematics, leadership and advocacy in early childhood contexts, humanities, social science and the environment. The course is designed to: develop professional knowledge and skills for teaching young children. prepare you for new and changing educational roles in early childhood. develop your skills as a reflective teacher. explore the connection between theory and practice in early childhood education. ensure continuing awareness of the environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning in early childhood. better understand the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners. You can study a Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years) online or on campus, part-time or full-time. Should you choose to study online, you'll complete your placements close to home. You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state. Practical Placements: In order to complete the Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years), you are required to undertake professional placements, providing you with invaluable experience and the readiness to practice. You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory pre-placement requirements before commencing professional placements.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Education and Community Precinct

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A
N/A

CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A
60

Structure

The Bachelor of Education Birth to Five Years is made up of core theory and professional experience units. The course content combines theory-based units and practical placements. During the course, you will complete four professional experience blocks that require full-time commitment. At CDU, you can study a Bachelor of Education Birth to Five Years online, on campus or a mix of both. You can also choose to study part-time or full-time. This makes it easier to fit study in with your life and work commitments. All students have access to and are encouraged to make use of online learning materials and interaction.

Entry requirements

  • Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least60.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
  • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.
  • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.
  • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.
  • After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.