Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
With this degree you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.You’ll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher. You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning. You’ll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years, depending on previous qualifications.You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.
Structure
480 credit points over 4 years, 32 core courses plus professional experience.
Subjects
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Teaching and learning
- Curriculum through play
- Learning and teaching mathematics
- Child and adolescent development and characteristics
- Health and physical education
- Transition to the profession
- Planning supporting and assessing
- Curriculum approaches
- Science and environmental education in early childhood
- Teacher identity
- Curriculum approaches
- Science and environmental education
- Numeracy and digital technology
- Health and safety
- Early childhood language and literacies
- Wellbeing in early childhood contexts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: learning and teaching
- Nature pedagogy
- Guiding behaviour
- Diversity and inclusion: teaching strategies for diverse learners
- Science and technology curriculum
- Curriculum assessment and reporting
- Humanities curriculum
- Educational leadership
- Teacher as researcher
- Approaches to teaching in the arts
- Differentiating for learning and teaching
- Pathway to the profession, Professional experience.
Standard entry requirements
- Entry requirements (year 12)Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)PrerequisitesUnits 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.Minimum ATAR including selection adjustmentsThe minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.Guaranteed ATARThis program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 40 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Media or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, this may provide support for your course application.Entry requirements (non year 12)Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education studySatisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field
- AndMeets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training studySuccessful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing
- AndAt least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.ORSuccessful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experienceVTAC Personal Statement: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a VTAC personal statement detailing all relevant work and life experience to strengthen their application.Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | International: $10,500 |
| Yes |
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| Gippsland (Churchill) | International: $10,500 |
| No |
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| Mount Helen (Ballarat) | International: $10,500 |
| No |
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| Online |
| No |
|
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