Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at Deakin University prepares students for careers in early childhood and primary education. The program emphasizes contemporary issues in children's learning and development, curriculum theories, and pedagogies. Students gain practical experience through a Professional Experience Program that includes placements in early childhood and primary school settings. Graduates are eligible for employment in the private or public education sectors, as well as other education-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
If you’re passionate about children’s education, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education opens the door to a range of inspiring career opportunities. Our dual-accredited degree focuses on contemporary issues in children’s learning and development, curriculum theories and pedagogies, discipline knowledge and the changing teaching and learning context within early childhood and primary education.
Outline:
- Through our Professional Experience Program you will develop practical knowledge and gain invaluable insight into classroom environments. With the option to combine your personal interests with a range of curriculum areas, you will undertake placements in early childhood and primary school settings that enrich and solidify your studies so that you graduate with the confidence and aptitude to meet the significant growth of the Australian early childhood education sector.
- Are you ready to launch an exciting and rewarding career teaching children? Deakin maintains close links with the education sector to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with professional input. You’ll be taught by staff members who have teaching experience and who are recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields. This means you can be confident that what you learn with us will be relevant to your future teaching career.
- In Australia, primary school teachers complete a specialisation in an area of expertise during their initial teacher education. Primary teaching specialisations include: > o literacy > o science > o mathematics > o language other than English.
- The Professional Experience Program is a key part of every Deakin teaching student’s course experience. Working with more than 1400 schools and early childhood settings across Australia, we’ll arrange at least 115-days of placements for you in early childhood education and care settings, and schools where you will learn from experienced teachers.
- Students also have access to specialised teaching spaces on campus to prepare for teaching.
- Choose to study via Deakin's premium online learning platform and have the additional flexibility to balance work, life and study. Studying online is collaborative and engaging, while still allowing you to complete your studies when and where it suits you.
- Students may be eligible for an attractive scholarship offered by the Victorian Department of Education and Training for pre-service teachers enrolled in early childhood teaching courses.
- Additionally, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education provides students with an approved pathway from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (previously Diploma of Children’s Services offered through TAFE. Eligible students may receive up to 8 credit points of recognition for prior learning towards their degree.
Teaching:
- Deakin maintains close links with the education sector to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with professional input.
- You’ll be taught by staff members who have teaching experience and who are recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields. This means you can be confident that what you learn with us will be relevant to your future teaching career.
- The Professional Experience Program is a key part of every Deakin teaching student’s course experience. Working with more than 1400 schools and early childhood settings across Australia, we’ll arrange at least 115-days of placements for you in early childhood education and care settings, and schools where you will learn from experienced teachers.
Careers:
- If you’re passionate about children’s education, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education opens the door to a range of inspiring career opportunities.
- There is an increasing demand for qualified early childhood teachers, with the workforce set to double in the next 10-years. In both early childhood and primary school education settings there is a strong demand for qualified teachers and graduate starting salaries for teachers are high compared to the graduate average.
- As a graduate of this course you may find employment as a teacher within the private or public education sectors. You might also find employment in a range of other education related fields including: > o consultancy > o NGOs > o policy research > o community-based organisations (e.g. museums, outdoor education, arts institutions, etc)
Deakin University
Overview:
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates, particularly in educational experience, and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Deakin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and PhDs.
Services Offered:
Deakin provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Flexible study options, including online learning, overseas study, and workplace learning.Support Services:
Study support, career planning, and student wellbeing services.Access Programs:
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, Special Entry Access Scheme, Deakin Regional Access Scheme, Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, Rural Training Stream, and Indigenous Student Pathways.Fees and Scholarships:
Information on fees and costs, government HELP schemes, and scholarships.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options.Graduation:
Support for graduates, including alumni benefits and resources.Events:
A variety of events for students and the wider community.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Flexible Study Options:
Deakin provides a variety of study options to suit individual needs and preferences.Support Services:
Students have access to a range of support services to help them succeed in their studies and personal lives.Community Engagement:
Deakin encourages students to get involved in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.International Campuses:
Deakin has international campuses in West Java, Indonesia and GIFT City, India, offering students a global perspective.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Student Satisfaction:
Deakin consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys, particularly in educational experience.World-Class Research:
Deakin is renowned for its world-class research across various fields.Industry-Shaped Courses:
Deakin's courses are designed with industry input, ensuring graduates are work-ready.Strong Graduate Employment:
Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for graduate employment.Sustainable Future:
Deakin is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental education, research, and climate-ready campuses.Academic Programs:
Deakin offers a wide range of academic programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Arts and Education
Business and Law
Health
Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin is particularly strong in areas such as sport science, education, nursing, and graduate employment.
Other:
Deakin has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The university also fosters innovative partnerships with industry, government, and research leaders.
Entry Requirements:
Current or recent secondary education
- Year 12 prerequisite subjects:
- Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: one of Maths: Further Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- From 2025
- Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths; General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: Maths (any)
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations and has a minimum ATAR requirement of 70, including selection adjustments.
Higher education
- Successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice
- You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years, or have not met the mathematics prerequisites.
Vocational education
- Full or partial completion of a VIT-approved Pathway Program with a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 60% over a minimum of one year of study
- Full or partial completion of a Diploma of Education and Care (or equivalent)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice
- You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years, or have not met the mathematics prerequisites.
Work and life experience
- A personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression.
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice
- You are required to complete the STAT Multiple Choice if you have not completed year 12 or studied in the last five years, or have not met the mathematics prerequisites
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English
- IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent
- Other evidence of English language proficiency