Arts and Teaching

Description

This degree builds on prior study to enable students to graduate with a three-year degree and it can form a pathway into our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Students enter the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at the third-year level and complete one year of study. A student's previous studies and work experience make up the first two years of the degree as advanced standing (also known as 'Recognised Prior Learning').

The degree focuses on the birth to five-year-old age group and provides students with additional opportunities to study, learn and reflect on education for young children, including 12 days of Professional Experience.

We know that lots of people who want to study are also working full-time, which is why UNE offers this degree by distance education - giving students the flexibility to balance study with work, family and other commitments.

The Australian Government's Early Childhood agenda includes increasing the number of degree qualified staff in the sector and are offering HECS-HELP debt bonuses to eligible students.

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities for early childhood graduates are increasing every year, especially in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.

Graduates of this degree can progress into a range of early childhood careers. Completion of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) will also assist graduates to progress in their career and enhance their earning power.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

• EUR 12680 Year (National)
• EUR 12680 Year (International)

Start date February,June,October 2015 Credits 144
Duration full-time 12 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:

• (a) one year as a full-time candidate;
• (b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points including 12 days of professional experience.

Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules

Requirements

A candidate shall:

1. (a) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent; and

(b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian School Leaving that is accepted by the School; and

(c) have completed early childhood workplace experience comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above or two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer after satisfying the requirements of (b) above.

OR

2. (a) have an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent; and

(b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian Year 10 that is accepted by the School; and

(c) have completed at least five years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood workplace experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of New England.