Bachelor of Education (Early Learning)

Bachelor

If you are passionate about teaching young children and fostering an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) degree is the ideal choice for you. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

3584, 116674E

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Education

If you are passionate about teaching young children and fostering an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) degree is the ideal choice for you. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Our degree will prepare you to teach early learning and primary-aged children in Catholic, Independent and Government Schools in Australia. Contact us today to be the future of education.

Entry requirements

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 also 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.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

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).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

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*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

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 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

The Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) qualifies graduates to work with children in both early learning and primary school settings in WA. The program strikes a balance between theory and practice. In addition to core developmental and learning areas students engage in 95 days of professional experience.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) offers students the unique opportunity to complete a Specialisation leading to Accreditation to teach in Catholic schools or the opportunity to complete a Major in Special and Inclusive Education. The Bachelor of Early Learning is nested within the Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) and provides an exit award at the conclusion of Year Three of FTE study. The exit award is provided specifically for students seeking employment in the pre-compulsory school setting in WA and therefore is accredited with ACECQA but is not a TRBWA Accredited teaching qualification.

Career pathways

Teachers graduating with a Bachelor of Education (Early Learning) will be able to work in Australia as primary school teachers in Catholic, Independent and Government schools.

Course structure

Year One

EDUC1032: Contemporary Theories on Child Development and Learning
EDUC1027: Inclusion and Diversity in Early Childhood
EDUC1033: Understanding and Guiding Children's Behaviour
EDUC1034: Play as Pedagogy
EDUC1035: Health, Wellbeing and Fundamental Movement Skills
EDUC1028: Teaching and Learning in Context
EDUC1036: Holistic Care for Young Children

Year Two

EDUC2046: Foundations of Language and Literacy
EDUC2059: Mathematical Development - 0-5 Years Numeracy and Mathematics
EDUC2064: Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood
EDUC2065: Professionalism, Leadership and Management in Early Childhood
EDUC3046: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: Culturally Responsive Connections
EDUC2066: Catering for Children with Special Needs
EDUC2060: Integrating Language and Literacy Through the Arts
EDUC2068: Scientific and Digital Inquiry in Early Childhood

Year Three

EDUC3061: Families and Partnerships in Teaching and Learning
EDUC3062: Mathematical Development - 0-8 Years Numeracy and Mathematics
EDUC3063: Language and Literacy 1
EDUC3064: Early Intervention in Early Childhood Contexts
EDUC3056: Trends in Early Childhood Education and Care

Year Four

EDUC4037: Humanities and Social Sciences in Early Childhood
EDUC4049: Mathematical Development - 5-8 years Numeracy and Mathematics
EDUC4040: Language and Literacy 2
EDUC4036: Research Capstone
EDUC4038: Professional Engagement
EDUC4041: Teaching internship

Major or specialisation option

Special and Inclusive Education (Major)
- THEO2400 Christology
- THEO3010 Scripture and Church
- THEO3470 Sacraments in Catholic Tradition

OR

Religious Education (Specialisation)
- EDUC3065 Communication Needs and Challenges in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC4042 Autism Spectrum in Early Childhood
- EDUC4043 Differentiated Learning Project

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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