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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

ProviderMelbourne Polytechnic
Course code: VTAC6900610451Higher education providerStudy area: Education StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares students for a career as a Kindergarten Teacher. The course design is underpinned by a deep understanding of approaches to child development, teaching and learning theories, together with a critical approach to pedagogical principles and practice in early childhood education. The foundation of the program is centered on diversity and inclusion. The lenses of equity, social justice and leadership are embedded across all subjects. The course consists of 24 subjects; 19 core subjects and 5 Professional Experience placement subjects. The program ensures that graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, 2014.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Kindergarten teacher
Majors
Early Childhood Education.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.

Applicants do not require an ATAR to meet the admission requirements for this course.

Successful completion of secondary school studies and the minimum study score in English is required.

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Completion or partial completion of a Bachelor degree level qualification may satisfy the course academic pre-requisites.

Applicants with VET study

Admission criteria for applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study

Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent).

Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be awarded credits to a maximum of one year towards the Bachelor degree.

Applicants with work and life experience

Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience

Applicants may demonstrate the equivalence by completing the multiple-choice component of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT).

SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TEST (STAT) https://stat.acer.org.au

Applicants who completed VCE more than two years ago may demonstrate equivalence of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE) by completing the multiple choice component of the STAT.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • PrestonVIC