Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
The early years of children’s lives are incredibly important. This nationally accredited program focuses on children aged 0-8 years. Develop competence and expertise to contribute to young children's sense of agency, wellbeing and learning capabilities.
In this program you will:
- Learn the importance of wellbeing, play and supportive environments in early learning
- Qualify to work and lead in childcare, kindergarten and primary school (focusing on Prep to Year 3)
- Connect knowledge and practice through Supervised Professional Experiences in a range of early childhood and school settings
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
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$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 32
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- CRICOS code
- 077419C
- UniSC program code
- ED303
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
EDU101 Planning Theory
EDU103 Strategic Infrastructure Planning
EDU109 Advanced Planning Policy and Practice
EDU110 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
EDU112 Introduction to Coaching Science
EDU115 Sports Field Studies 1
EDU118 Exercise Testing and Measurement
EDU119 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
Developing courses (10) 120 units
EDU206 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
EDU208 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
EDU209 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
EDU212 Anatomy and Physiology
EDU213 Health and Wellness across the Lifespan
EDU214 Introduction to Nursing Practice
EDU216 Health, Law and Ethics
EDU217 Preparation for Practice 2
EDU218 Nursing Practice 2
SCS203 Drug Therapy
Graduate courses (14) 168 units
EDU300 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
EDU308 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
EDU309 Preparation for Practice 3
EDU316 Nursing Practice 3
EDU339 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EDU340 Nursing Internship
EDU344 Leadership in Clinical Practice
EDU361 Preparation for Practice 4
EDU400 Nursing Practice 4
EDU408 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
EDU415 Communication and Thought
EDU421 Foundations of Australian Law A
EDU423 Foundations of Australian Law B
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 65.00 |
Post admission requirements
Students must obtain a Blue Card (or link their existing Blue Card to UniSC) prior to commencing Professional Experience. Applications for a Blue Card should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the PEx start date.
Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education and Tertiary Access at UniSC. Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) website.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements.
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- A General science subject (Units 3 and 4, C), a history subject
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 95 days of Professional Experience
- Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. FFurther information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
To commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
- Be willing to travel to attend field education placements
- Please note, while every endeavour will be made to place students for field education placements in a given semester, this is not guaranteed, and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position at an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester
- Visit Education - Professional Experience (PEx) for more information regarding requirements for placements
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It is no longer a requirement that students in Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note that some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.
UniSC still strongly recommends that all students undertaking placement are fully vaccinated and provide evidence of this vaccination status to the University.
Program notes
- EDU423 and EDU415 MUST be studied in your final semester of study with your final Professional Experience (EDU408 )
- 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
- Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to Early Childhood students
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,440 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,000