Bachelor of Early Childhood Education for 2013
At a glance
Career opportunities
This program qualifies you to educate children from birth up to 12 years.
You will meet the requirements for accreditation with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). This will qualify you to teach children from birth to five years in early childhood settings.
After you register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), you will be eligible to teach in Victorian primary schools and related teaching services.
Professional recognitions
Australian
Graduating from this program qualifies you to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - the statutory authority that regulates and promotes the teaching profession in Victoria. Like other professions that involve positions of trust and responsibility, teachers must be registered to practise their profession. The VIT registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools.
You will also be recognised by the Victorian Government and the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority as qualified to teach in licensed early childhood settings in Victoria, including preschools and childcare centres. For more information visit ACECQA.
International
If you want to teach interstate or overseas, you should check the registration requirements with local authorities.
Why study Bachelor of Early Childhood Education?
The earliest years of a child's education are critical. If you want to guide the development of children aged from birth to 12 years, this course is ideal. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced early childhood and primary academics, and leading researchers.
You will undertake studies in learning areas including English, the arts, mathematics, health and physical education, science, the humanities, and information and communication technologies. You will gain a deep understanding of child development, and an appreciation of the diverse backgrounds and issues of children and their families.
You will gain important practical experience by completing a minimum of 130 days of satisfactory professional placements in childcare, kindergartens, preschools and primary schools. We also offer you the fantastic opportunity to undertake international professional placements in locations such as the Cook Islands and South Africa.
This course consists of compulsory units in teaching, curriculum and education with a focus on early childhood and primary education.
For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.
Entry requirements
Clearly in ATAR score (2013):
- 78.1 (Peninsula)
View entry requirements and applications for domestic students
Duration
4 years full-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,868 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March)
Attendances
- On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Faculty
Course code: 1515
CRICOS code: 064758B
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for international students
Duration
4 years full-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 25,420 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March)
Attendances
- On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Faculty
Course code: 1515
CRICOS code: 064758B
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International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
Admissions information for domestic students
Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
Equivalent Australian Year 12. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE applicants who have completed a Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent will be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education if they achieve a distinction average or above in their studies. Applicants who have completed any course at the TAFE Certificate IV and above level will be considered on academic merit. There are no specific units recommended, however studies that have a language or mathematics bias and/or relevance to education studies may assist in the selection procedure. These studies need to have been completed with at least a credit average and no more than 10 years prior to admission.
VCE prerequisites
Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
- Successful completion of any mathematics subject.
Special application requirements
VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| 2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP | 78.1 |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Semester two (July)
This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.
Admissions information for international students
Entry requirements
International entry requirements
2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE applicants who have completed a Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent will be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education if they achieve a distinction average or above in their studies. Applicants who have completed any course at the TAFE Certificate IV and above level will be considered on academic merit. There are no specific units recommended, however studies that have a language or mathematics bias and/or relevance to education studies may assist in the selection procedure. These studies need to have been completed with at least a credit average and no more than 10 years prior to admission.
VCE prerequisites
Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
- Successful completion of any mathematics subject.
English requirements for international students
See the English Language Requirements web page
Special application requirements
VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) | 8 |
| China, Gaokao | 68% (eg 510 out of 750) |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Semester two (July)
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
Enrolment obligation
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.
Major study areas
Early Childhood Education
Studies in early childhood education allow students to gain a deeper understanding of child development, learn theories and early childhood pedagogy, build understanding of early childhood curriculum development, critically reflect on current issues in early childhood education, family studies and research, and gain an appreciation for the culturally diverse situations of early childhood settings.
Studies include professional placements where students gain appropriate supervised early childhood education experience.
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