Bachelor of Early Childhood Education for 2010

Course overview

The earliest years of a child's education are critical. This degree has been specifically designed for students with a strong interest in guiding the development of children aged from birth to 12 years. Monash students gain a deep understanding of child development, and an appreciation of the diversity of backgrounds and situations of children and families they will encounter in their professional lives. Students gain important practical experience teaching in child care, preschools and primary schools by completing a minimum of 80 days of professional placements throughout the course.

Career outlook

Graduates specialise in the education of children under 12 years. They are eligible for appointment as pre-school teachers, childcare professionals and primary school teachers in Victoria. Applicants for international and interstate positions must check registration requirements with local authorities.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,950 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 064758B
Monash course code 1515 1515
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email peninsulacourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au. International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Graduates are qualified to teach in primary schools and early childhood settings in Victoria, although registration with VIT will be necessary. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.

International: Graduates are qualified to teach in primary schools and early childhood settings in Victoria, although registration with VIT will be necessary. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.

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 of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only:

Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience and community involvement. In addition, applicants to this course are advised to include evidence in their VTAC Pi form of how they 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
ENTER clearly in* 75.10(CSP); 75.95 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

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 entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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 of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only:

Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience and community involvement. In addition, applicants to this course are advised to include evidence in their VTAC Pi form of how they 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
International Baccalaureate 26
GCE A level 9
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 75%
Hong Kong A level 8
ISC of the CISCE India 70%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 265
Ontario Grade 12 75%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 80% Av.
Sri Lanka A level 11
STPM Malaysia 9
Swinburne Foundation Year 80% Av.
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 75% Av.
UNIPREP Indonesia 7.5
UNSW Foundation Year 7.5

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.

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