Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies for 2009

Course overview

This course is for people who want to work in early childhood settings and who already hold a Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services) or equivalent. All students entering the course will do so with advanced standing, which takes the place of the first year of the degree. Students with at least two years full-time satisfactory teaching experience in an early childhood setting may receive credit for up to an additional four units. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies students gain a deeper understanding of child development, learning 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; gain an appreciation for the culturally diverse situations of early childhood settings; and develop a solid professional foundation as an early childhood educator.

Career outlook

Graduates are eligible for appointment as kindergarten teachers in pre-schools and early childhood settings in Victoria, although registration with VIT will be necessary. For interstate and overseas positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October) See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
Duration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time 3 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,162 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
$20,900 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 047881G
Monash course code 3708 3708
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email undergraduate.peninsula@education.monash.edu International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in preschool and early childhood settings. Applicants who wish to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration and employment requirements with local authorities.

International: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in preschool and early childhood settings. Applicants who wish to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration and employment requirements with local authorities.

Admissions information for domestic students

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 Community Services (Childrens 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 Diploma of Community Services (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.

Entry scores
Qualification Peninsula
ENTER clearly in* n/a

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

All students entering the course will do so with advanced standing. To be eligible for admission students must hold a graded Diploma of Community Services (Childrens 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.

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 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.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Peninsula
International Baccalaureate n/a

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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