Early childhood education

Why study Early childhood education?

We provide the professional training you need to promote positive development and learning in children in childcare, preschools or primary schools. You will be prepared for a career in early childhood teaching and gain specialist knowledge in early intervention.

Career opportunities

There is a shortage of skilled professionals in early childhood teaching. Graduates are prepared for work in government and non-government schools, childcare facilities, kindergartens and early learning centres. Roles include early childhood teacher, generalist primary teacher, pre-school teacher, kindergarten teacher and childcare professional.

Courses

Local students

Early childhood education courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2013 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Bendigo
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement) Semester 1 (March)

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education continued…

Course description
Early childhood is an educational category covering infants and children from birth to 12 years. This course is for people interested in early childhood education and teaching in early learning centres, kindergartens and primary schools. It focuses on early childhood and primary education, but students can also study towards a qualification in special education.
Prerequisite
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
VCE Units 1 & 2: two units General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any).
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page.
Selection
ATAR (2013)
Bendigo: 60.95

Middle band
Consideration is given to relevant paid or unpaid work experience, Certificate 2 or 3 in Childcare, and Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme criteria. Re-ranking is also based on performance in English (any).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Additional information
Successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form before commencing.
How to apply
VTAC
Professional recognition
The course has been submitted for approval to the Victorian Branch of Early Childhood Australia and for accreditation to the Victoria Institute of Teaching.
Full course details
Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es):
Early Childhood EducationBendigo
2013 Bachelor of Early Learning null null

Bachelor of Early Learning continued…

Course description
This course aims to provide childhood educators currently working in early learning centres the opportunity to upgrade their qualifications from Diploma level (AQF level 5) to Bachelor level (AQF Level 7).

On successful completion of the course graduates will be recognised as four- year-trained Early Childhood Teachers qualified to teach children 0-5 years.
Fee type
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Fees and scholarships

Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.

There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students

International students

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Overseas study opportunities

You may be eligible for our student exchange program.

About the academic staff

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