Duration
Full Time- 4 years (8 semesters)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Full Time- 4 years (8 semesters)
Melbourne / Online (Due to COVID)
9000 Per Semester
Yes. Study Final Semester for Free.
International Students
Course Details
Description
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a forward-looking program that prepares graduates for employment in the pre-primary, early childhood education sector including kindergartens, preschools, and early learning centers.
Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (ACECQA) students study early childhood cognitive, social, and physical development along with education theory and curriculum development in historical context. Classroom management techniques as well as skills in teaching literacy and numeracy are taught in line with national and state early learning frameworks (EYLF and VEYLDF). Industry placement units are embedded in the course providing consistent opportunities for students to implement and develop their practical skills.
Duration
Full-time – 4 years (8 semesters)
Entry Requirements
Further Study Pathways
Students interested in progressing further in this area may choose to study one of the following areas on completion of the Bachelor:
– Graduate Diploma
– Masters
– Doctorate
Employment Opportunity
Graduates of the 102401A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may find employment with the government, private enterprises, and not-for-profit organisations. Graduate employment opportunities include:
– Early learning and childcare centers
– Kindergarten teaching (private or public)
– Pre-school teaching
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this degree will:
1. Engage and collaborate ethically with children, families/carers, and colleagues using a range of oral and written communication techniques, including ICT.
2. Critically analyse theories, technologies, and research relevant to early childhood education.
3. Evaluate curriculum, policies, and quality frameworks within the Australian context for inclusion in their professional practice.
4. Create and maintain supportive, safe, and engaging learning environments.
5. Critically reflect on their professional practice when making pedagogical decisions and problem-solving in a diverse educational context
6. Exhibit broad and coherent knowledge of the diversity of Australian society and the influence of culture and family on the education of young children.
7. Critically reflect on their professional practice to include families/carers as capable contributors to learning and teaching processes.
8. Design evidence-based, inclusive teaching, and learning practices across a range of learning areas and contexts for young children from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
9. Exhibit broad and coherent knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in the design of developmentally appropriate contemporary learning experiences.
Additional Requirements
All Enrolled Students Must Maintain A Current Working With Children Check. A Police Check May Also Be Required Prior To A Placement.
Vivid Education has announced a limited number of Loyalty Program bursaries for new onshore international students who begin their studies this September/October 2020 intake at Southern Cross Education Institute Higher Education (Melbourne Campus) in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
The total value of the bursary is up to AUD$9,000.
To secure the bursary you must accept your offer letter to Southern Cross Education Institute Higher Education by the 30th September 2020.
Your offer letter will state your gross standard tuition fees; however, your fees for 4th year-2nd semester or 8th Semester will be paid by Vivid Education to an amount of $9000 (AUD) up to a maximum of 4 units.
This means that you will need to pay the total of your gross tuition, however the value of the bursary will be deducted from your fee for your final semester. For example, if you are enrolling in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, your offer letter will request a full tuition fee payment of $9000 x 8 = $72,000 for 32 units. If you accept this bursary, you will pay $72000 -$9000 (4 units fee) = $63000 (AUD) tuition fee for the full course. A total discount of $9,000 (AUD).
Claiming the Bursary: