Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Victoria University - Footscray Park

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Overview

This course prepares graduates to teach children from 0-5 years and understand the transition to school through a mix of curriculum, learning and pedagogical theory, professional studies, practicum experiences, and cultural studies. Specifically, units focus on psychology and child development, teaching pedagogies, education and curriculum studies, family and community contexts, history and philosophy of early childhood, and early childhood professional practice.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Early Childhood Education.

Potential Career Outcomes

With an early childhood education degree from VU, you'll be job-ready before you graduate thanks to the extensive experience you'll gain teaching in a classroom. You’ll be ready to work locally in Victoria as an Early Childhood Teacher. 

Graduates can find employment in a public or private kindergarten, long day care centre, or early childhood centre in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Victoria University

Campus

Footscray Park

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Education

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
147
Campuses
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