Major study areas for Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

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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.

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.

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

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3708

CRICOS code: 067956E

Entry requirements

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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

Faculty of Education

Course code: 3708

CRICOS code: 067956E

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu