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Make a difference in the lives of young children and begin your career in early childhood education at JCU. Gain professional experience in your first year and complete a total of 120 days of workplace learning over the course of your degree. Take advantage of JCU’s strong partnerships with childcare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools to develop your network and build practical job skills. Develop specialist skills needed for teaching in rural and remote areas and work to improve Indigenous education outcomes. Study online (external) or on-campus and cover essential areas of child development, learning, behaviour, wellbeing, curriculum and education for the diverse learning needs of the early years. JCU Education (Early Childhood Education) graduates have a nationally accredited degree that enables them to be employed across Australia. Graduates can pursue careers in education in schools, preschools, kindergartens, and childcare centres. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is fully accredited with ACECQA, which is the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Singapore campus commences in March, July and November.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BEd
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Make a difference in the lives of young children and begin your career in early childhood education at JCU. Gain professional experience in your first year and complete a total of 120 days of workplace learning over the course of your degree. Take advantage of JCU’s strong partnerships with childcare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools to develop your network and build practical job skills. Develop specialist skills needed for teaching in rural and remote areas and work to improve Indigenous education outcomes. Study online (external) or on-campus and cover essential areas of child development, learning, behaviour, wellbeing, curriculum and education for the diverse learning needs of the early years. JCU Education (Early Childhood Education) graduates have a nationally accredited degree that enables them to be employed across Australia. Graduates can pursue careers in education in schools, preschools, kindergartens, and childcare centres. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is fully accredited with ACECQA, which is the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Singapore campus commences in March, July and November.
Admission Requirements
73.3+
86+
6+
26+
6.5+
58+
176+
22+
1000+
Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C), and a General Science subject (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent. Applicants who have not previously achieved a grade of C in a science subject (or equivalent) can meet this requirement by taking ED0195:03 Bridging Science for Teachers at JCU prior to commencing study.
64 Months
Jan
Mar
Domestic
3,985 AUD
International
31,080 AUD
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BEd
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BEd
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C), and a General Science subject (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent. Applicants who have not previously achieved a grade of C in a science subject (or equivalent) can meet this requirement by taking ED0195:03 Bridging Science for Teachers at JCU prior to commencing study.
Domestic
International
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