Education (Early Childhood)

Birth to 8 years

Giving children the best possible start to life is a valuable role you can play in many education setting from birth to 8 years. USQ’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) enables you to work expertly in child care centres, Kindergartens and primary schools. Offered online, on campus or a combination of both, this practical degree fits in with your life.

With regular opportunities to engage with current educators and industry, such as the Education Department, Queensland College of Teachers and Catholic Education, you’ll be able to cross the gap between theory and the classroom. This is why our graduates are highly sought after and employable.

Already have an Early Childhood qualification?

Already have an early childhood qualification from TAFE or another recognised provider? USQ may be able to offer you credit/RPL to help you finish your degree faster.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses10

Plus 10 x Shared courses 10

Plus 8 x Specialisation Courses8

Plus 4 x Electives4

Plus 110 days of professional experience

Total    32

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:  

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning 

EDC1300Perspectives in Education

EDC1400Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy 

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives 

EDC2300Assessment and Reporting

EDC2400Diversity and Pedagogy

EDC3100ICT and Pedagogy

EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio

Shared Courses:

EDX1170Foundations of Language and Literacies

EDX1250The Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX1280Foundations of Numeracy 

EDX1450HPE Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2170English Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2190Australian History and Geography: Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2260Teaching Science for Understanding

EDX3160Science Curriculum and Pedagogy 

EDX3270Literacies Education

EDX3280Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy

Early Childhood Specialisation: 

EDE2010Play and Pedagogy I

EDE2101Early Childhood Education Contexts

EDE2201Development and Learning: Birth - 8

EDE3009Professional Practices in Early Childhood

EDE3103Play and Pedagogy II

EDE4010Leadership and Management in Early Childhood

EDE4012Cross-cultural Communication in Early Childhood

EDE4103Multilevel Early Childhood Pedagogy and Curriculum

Electives:Choose from a wide range of electives.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• From 2016 students will also need:
  • Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
  • Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
• Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ. 

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• From 2016 students will also need:
  • Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
  • Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
• Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ. 

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.