Bachelor
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to become qualified early childhood teachers for children from birth to five years. The program combines theory and practice, offering a Major in Special and Inclusive Education and includes 95 days of professional experience.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the increased demand for early childhood educators across the sector. Our degree prepares graduates to become reflective and responsive early childhood teachers who are qualified to work with children from birth to five years in early learning settings.
Designed to offer maximum flexibility in delivery modes, this highly structured program expertly combines theory and practice. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education also offers students the unique opportunity to complete a Major in Special and Inclusive Education.
*Australian Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2023 Student Experience Survey, Teacher Education undergraduate category - qilt.edu.au
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English language proficiency.
We consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank*
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Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score
***** Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*****
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Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another university, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
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Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
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Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under secondary Education section above.
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2025 admission, STAT results obtained in 2024, 2023 or 2022 can be considered).
Specific program requirements for admission of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education students who have English as an additional language and are admitted on the basis of an international English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skill areas)
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another university, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
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