Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
If you're an early childhood educator, La Trobe's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education allows you to upgrade your qualification and take the next step in your career. Enjoy flexible learning that's designed to fit around your work and personal commitments. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is delivered entirely online, using virtual classrooms and meeting spaces; video and webinars; online learning modules and mobile learning apps. This four-year degree includes 180 credit points of advanced standing for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, as well as relevant work experience. You'll complete a further 300 credit points to gain the Bachelor's qualification. Build your skills and experience through supervised work-based learning (WBL) placements. You can also nominate to complete 50 per cent of the WBL component in your place of employment, subject to the centre meeting the supervision requirements.
Structure
Students must complete the total credit points (480) to graduate from this course to be eligible to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). To be eligible to graduate students must complete supervised teaching practicum as indicated in the course structure. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 80 days of professional practice in early learning centres and kindergartens during the four years of the degree.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
- Year Level 1 Credit
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 prerequisite - Not applicable - Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 prerequisite - Not applicable - Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification. It is expected that applicants will be working in the field of early learning. Students will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 months full time work experience within the industry.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification. It is expected that applicants will be working in the field of early learning. Students will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 months full time work experience within the industry.
- Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: Work and life prerequisites - Not applicable - Applicants within this cohort are not eligible to apply for this course.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Recognition
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is approved by the Australian Childrens Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may be eligible to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an early childhood teacher. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
| No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
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