Federation University
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is a hands-on course that will get you into the classroom for a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement so you can put into practice what you have learnt. You will develop the skills to teach in a variety of early education settings which may include kindergartens, pre-schools and long day care centres, including those in special needs settings.
Become a confident and qualified early childhood teacher. You may be working in the early childhood field and want to upskill, be straight out of high school, or someone who is looking to change careers. Through this degree, you will discover how young children learn and how you can develop and support their learnings in these critical early years.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
This is a hands-on course that will get you into the classroom for a minimum of 80 days (600 hours) of supervised teaching placement so you can put into practice what you have learnt.- 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick, VIC
- Mount Helen, Ballarat, VIC
- Northways Rd, Churchill, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English
- Units 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;
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
- Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirements
OR
- Successful completion of the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program (or equivalent); and meets the VCE Maths and English requirements.
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
- Successful 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; and
- At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
OR
- Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Extra requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) will prepare you for the following roles.
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
Early Childhood Teacher
An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...
Kindergarten Teacher
A Kindergarten Teacher develops learning programs for children in the years before they enter primary school. You might work in a kindergarten faci...
Lead Educator
A Lead Educator cares for young children and babies in a childcare centre. You’ll prepare educational programs and organise activities that nurture...
About Federation University
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