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Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood)

Want to start a career in education? Do you enjoy working with young children in their learning journeys? This certificate provides an introduction to education and the professional work of early childhood educators.

In this program you will:

  • Develop foundational skills and knowledge for teaching in early education settings
  • Learn about child development, play-based learning, fostering creative expression through the arts, early years care and age-appropriate teaching
  • Improve your own literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge

Location

Entry threshold

50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$1,992 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013708

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
ED011
Program structure
Introductory courses (3) 36 units

EDU101
EDU109
EDU119

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

EDU115
EDU118

Study sequences

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Prerequisites

English

Recommended prior study
Mathematics or Science
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Students are required to complete a professional experience placement for five consecutive days in a childcare setting.
  • The Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) has been designed as a pathway into Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$1,992