Admissions information for domestic students
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
At a glance
Career opportunities
A degree in early childhood enhances graduates' career options and leads to further study options including honours and masters degrees.
Graduates of this course will meet the requirements for accreditation with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). They will be qualified to teach children from birth to five years in early childhood settings.
Professional recognitions
Australian
Graduates of this course are recognised by the Victorian Government as qualified to teach in licensed early childhood settings in Victoria.
International
Graduates who wish to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration and employment requirements with local authorities.
Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
All students entering the course will do so with advanced standing. To be eligible for admission students must hold a graded Diploma of Children's Services (or equivalent) awarded by an Australian registered training organisation (i.e. TAFE or private provider) or other qualifications and experience deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to or a satisfactory substitute. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE applicants who have completed a graded Diploma of Children's Services (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies on academic merit and may receive up to eight units credit. There are no specific units recommended, however studies that have a language or maths 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.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications
Applicants must apply direct to the Faculty. For information on how to apply for this course, please visit the Faculty's direct application website
Semester one (March)
Semester two (July)
Entry requirements
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Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-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), Second Semester (July)
Attendances
- On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
- Off-campus: part-time
- Multi-modal at Peninsula: part-time
Faculty
Course code: 3708
CRICOS code: 067956E
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for international students
Duration
3 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), Second Semester (July)
Attendances
- On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
- Off-campus: part-time
Faculty
Course code: 3708
CRICOS code: 067956E
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