Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Deakin University

Australia, Burwood

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Deakin University

Australia , Burwood

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

102807A

Application Fee

AUD 55

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Jul-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,800 / year

Next Intake 8-Jul-2024

Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

About

If youre passionate about childrens education, Deakins Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education opens the door to a range of inspiring career opportunities. Spanning the early childhood and primary education sectors, our dual-accredited degree focuses on contemporary issues in childrens learning and development, curriculum theories and pedagogies, discipline knowledge and the changing teaching and learning context within early childhood and primary education.

Through our Professional Experience Program youll not only gain key practical knowledge and skills, but invaluable insight into the classroom environment. With the option to combine your personal interests with a range of curriculum areas, youll undertake placements in early childhood and primary school settings that enrich and solidify your studies so that you graduate with the confidence and aptitude to meet the significant growth of the Australian early childhood education sector.

Are you ready to launch an exciting and rewarding career teaching children?

Deakin maintains close links with the education sector to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with professional input. Youll be taught by staff members who have teaching experience and who are recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields. This means you can be confident that what you learn with us will be relevant to your future teaching career.

In Australia, primary school teachers complete a specialisation in an area of expertise during their initial teacher education. Primary teaching specialisations include:

literacy
science
mathematics
language other than english.

The Professional Experience Program is a key part of every Deakin teaching students course experience. Working with more than 1400 schools and early childhood settings across Australia, well arrange at least 115 days of placements for you in early childhood education and care settings, and schools where youll learn from experienced teachers.

Students also have access to specialised teaching spaces on campus to prepare for teaching.

Choose to study via Deakin's premium online learning platform and have the additional flexibility to balance work, life and study. Studying online is collaborative and engaging, while still allowing you to complete your studies when and where it suits you.

Students may be eligible for an attractive scholarship offered by the Victorian Department of Education and Training for pre-service teachers enrolled in early childhood teaching courses.

Additionally, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education provides students with an approved pathway from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (previously Diploma of Childrens Services offered through TAFE. Eligible students may receive up to 8 credit points of recognition for prior learning towards their degree.

Before beginning your degree, prospective teaching students need to successfully complete the Casper test â€“ an online, video scenario-based test that lets you demonstrate your suitability for a teaching career.

*This course is currently undergoing approval by the Victoria Institute of Teaching (VIT) and Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an early childhood and primary teaching qualification in Australia. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration in Victoria or interstate may be required to provide further information.

As a dual accredited degree, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education course provides flexible employment options in a variety of early year education settings.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Complete foundation studies and/or a diploma program at Deakin College or at one of Deakin's TAFE partners.

English Program Requirements

All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

Career

There is an increasing demand for qualified early childhood teachers, with the workforce set to double in the next 1 years. In both early childhood and primary school education settings there is a strong demand for qualified teachers and graduate starting salaries for teachers are high compared to the graduate average. As a graduate of this course you may find employment as a teacher within the private or public education sectors.

You might also find employment in a range of other education related fields including:

consultancy
NGOs
policy
research or community-based organisations (e.g. museums, outdoor education, arts institutions, etc)

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,800 / year

Application Fee

AUD 55

How to Apply

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.