Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admission criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English
• Units 1 and 2, satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics OR units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

• Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirements

OR

• Successful completion of the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program (or equivalent); and meets the VCE Maths and English requirements. Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a literacy and/or numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the prerequisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

• Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing; and
• At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
• Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

OR

• Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
• Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
• Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a literacy and/or numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the prerequisite requirements.

Admission criteria for applicants with work/ life experience

Minimum Requirements: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) Program.

English language requirements

IELTS score: Speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5 and Writing 6.5 

Successful completion of a relevant Australian diploma within the past two years with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to be eligible for registration.

Extra requirements

Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation
Working with children check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria

How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.

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VTAC application

Yes

VTAC code

3702311761 - Federation University Online

Direct application

Yes

Federation University code

TK5

• Defined TAFE pathway: A defined TAFE pathway program exists for this degree. Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply following completion of this pathway. CHC50121 or CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | credit for 120 credit points
• Students will get credit for: EDECE2022 Foundations of Language and Literacy, EDECE2023 The Early Childhood Professional, EDECE3022 Guiding Behaviours, EDBED1016 Learning and Teaching, EDECE1020 Planning, Supporting and Assessing, EDECE2019 Health and Safety in Early Childhood, EDECE2021 Wellbeing in Early Childhood Contexts, EDECE2001 Diversity: Children, Families and Communities.
• Other TAFE Studies: Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE studies undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course.