Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
The University of Notre Dame Australia
CRICOS provider number: 01032F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12170
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This highly structured degree qualifies students to work with children in prior-to-school settings. Designed to offer maximum flexibility in delivery modes, the degree strikes a balance between theory and practice. In addition to core developmental and learning areas, students have the opportunity to engage in 95 days of professional experience. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education also offers students the unique opportunity to complete a Major in special and inclusive education.
Areas of study
Contemporary theories of child development, creative arts, cultural sensitivity and inclusion, early literacy, numeracy and science, educational programming and reflective practice, family and community partnerships, leadership and professional collaborations, pedagogical documentation, play as pedagogy, special and inclusive education, sustainability and environmental responsibility, young children’s behaviour and self-regulation, young children’s health, wellbeing and safety.
Career opportunities
With a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, you can teach early childhood education in an early childhood education and care service. Career opportunities within the education system include early childhood educator and director of early childhood centre.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education has been submitted for approval to the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Practical experience
Students are required to complete all practicums (95 days or 760 hours) within the degree.
- EDUC1028: Teaching and learning in context
- EDUC2046: Foundations of Language and Literacy
- EDUC3094: Professional Experience 3: Early Childhood Education (3 – 5 years)
- EDUC4056: Professional Engagement & Internship (Early Childhood Education)
To be able to undertake Professional Experience students will require documentation and checks depending on their state.
NSW students will require Anaphylaxis E-training, Child Protection Awareness, DoE Consent, Mandatory Child Protection, Pre-service teacher acknowledgement and a Working with Children Check.
Fees and charges
Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
All applicants must:
- Complete Notre Dame's Individual Factors Form and upload it to their UAC application.
- Applicants to all initial teacher education degrees must complete a statement of purpose. This assesses non-academic capabilities important for success in the teaching profession. Assessment of non-academic capabilities for entry into teacher education is a national requirement. View more information regarding this requirement.
Admission criteria
Applicants with higher education study
- Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*; or
- Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program(TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
- Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required; or
- Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section; or
- Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
All applicants
Refer to Notre Dame general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Notre Dame website.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.