Avondale University
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 Years)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 years) is designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, private, state and corporate early childhood education and care services in both Australia and overseas.
Avondale University graduates are reflective, creative, and confident classroom teachers who have also acquired service leadership knowledge and skills.
The degree qualifies and prepares graduates to teach children from birth to five years of age and to be responsible ethical leaders to children, families and staff. The BEd (EC) (Birth – 5 years) is a highly practical degree with hands-on classroom experience throughout the course. Students will engage in seven professional experience placements. These are undertaken in various types of early childhood settings to enable the application of theory in a practical setting.
The degree is offered on campus and online making it even easier for students to fit study around your work and personal life.
Graduates of this course are not eligible for primary teacher registration.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- a selection rank of at least 63. A selection rank is calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable; or
- a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
- New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; or
- an appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment*; or
- an appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)* or
- the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
*Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.
I have completed a Vocational education and training (VET) course in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- An Australian Certificate IV or higher, or
- An Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or higher; or
- An equivalent New Zealand Certificate IV or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.
I have already attended university in Australia or New Zealand and:
- successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor’s degree; or
- completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
- successfully completed at least three units of Avondale’s Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.
I have completed my secondary education or higher education qualification overseas:
- refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).
I have other work and life experience:
- If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test).
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.
This course has additional entry requirements which are listed below:
Complete and submit a Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Training (PSITE) for the Course Convenor to assess.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth – 5 Years) will prepare you for the following roles.
About Avondale University
Avondale University is one of Australia’s newest universities but our history of providing quality higher education that improves lives goes back more than 125 years.
We are known for quality educational experience, with The Good Universities Guide and the federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching ranking recognising the excellence of our courses and graduates.
Our courses are distinctive because of the quality of teaching and student experience, including opportunities for placements and practical experience embedded within our courses. This combination of practice with knowledge delivers work-ready graduates.
Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, we are proud of our pioneering heritage and we have changed with the times to offer highly regarded courses in nursing, teaching, business, ministry and theology, arts, counselling, lifestyle medicine and other areas. We welcome students from all faiths and walks of life and create opportunities that build on their aspirations, values and capabilities.
Today, thousands of Avondale alumni serve their world for good.
You’ll find our campuses in the Lake Macquarie town of Cooranbong, halfway between Newcastle and the Central Coast, and at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga on the North Shore of Sydney.
