Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
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Overview
The main focus of this teaching degree is on working with children birth to five years. Early Childhood teachers work with children, families and communities to provide quality educational experiences for young children in a range of early childhood settings including long day care and preschool.
In this degree you will study how children learn, play and develop, along with the skills to manage and lead early childhood settings.
Students who hold a Diploma of Children's Services receive credit for previous studies which would enable completion in two years.
Key features
- Study at the oldest early childhood teacher education institute established in Australia.
- Unique option to consider distance education so you can suit your workload to your lifestyle.
- Gain accreditation with NSW Community Services, be recognised as a three-year qualified early childhood teacher.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
Distance
UAC Code
300420
Suitable for
If you are interested in working with young children. If you are interested in learning and development.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
Graduates with a Diploma of Children's Services are exempt from the following units:
- ECH113 Play and Inquiry in Early Childhood
- ECH130 Health in early childhood
- ECHP122 Early Childhood Reflective Practice 1
- 9 general credit points at 100 level
- 6 general credit points at 200 level
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 24 |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
Graduates from this program are accredited with the NSW Department of Community Services.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in a range of settings such as:
- Long day care centres
- Occasional care centres
- Preschools
- Private sector
- State and local government departments
Employers
- Community based and private providers
- KU Children's Services
- Local government
- SDN Children's Services Inc
Profiles
Our Expertise
Sandra Cheeseman
Sandra Cheeseman is a lecturer in social policy and leadership at the Institute of Early Childhood.
Sandra spent many years teaching, directing and later working in senior management roles in a range of early childhood settings. More recently she is undertaking doctoral studies looking at ‘infants’ encounters with ‘curriculum’ as Australia embraces the first national curriculum document for children from birth. She has a keen interest in engaging students to the synergies between theory and practice and encouraging students to realise their leadership potential.
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