Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Course Code

4795

Duration

Four years full-time or equivalent part-time

Mode of Delivery

• On campus (Lake Macquarie)
  
• Distance Education

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) degree is accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training and the NSW Children’s Services Qualifications Committee.

The CRICOS registration numbers for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) degrees are:

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) 057306M
  
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Honours) 066836K

Information for International students

English Language Proficiency Requirement for Teachers in NSW
International students require an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of at least 8.0 for speaking and listening prior to being employed as graduate teachers in New South Wales.

Entry Requirements

General Admission Requirements apply to the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) course.

Course Information Booklet

For more details on the content of this course please download the following booklet:

Unit Synopsis

The Undergraduate Handbook contains detailed information on each unit.





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Testimonials

‘Education at Avondale has given me so many opportunities to meet new people and make lifelong friends. The staff challenge us, and inspire us to be creative and enthusiastic teachers as we educate the next generation.’ ­—Shona Clarke

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) course can seek employment in the following areas:

• Long day care centres as room leaders, early childhood centre supervisors, and authorised supervisors (after one year of teaching experience)
  
• Teaching in state government pre-schools
  
• Teaching in pre-kindergarten school settings
  
• Infant teaching (kindergarten–year 2) in school settings
  
• Postgraduate study will lead teachers into Early Intervention and Special Education environments

Financial Information

The information provided is a guide but will give you a rough idea as to the costs associated with studying at Avondale. Actual fee amounts vary on the enrolled course and the units that are taken. Please contact us if you have further questions.

HECS-HELP

If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (HECS-HELP). There are two forms of HECS-HELP assistance:

• HECS-HELP Loan: This is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of your student contribution amount. No repayment is required until your income exceeds the threshold ($41,594 2008-2009) (CPI Indexed).


• HECS-HELP Discount: If you pay up-front all, or at least $500, of your student contribution amount for units by the census date, you will receive a 20% discount on the amount you pay. Some students are required to pay their student contribution upfront and are ineligible for the upfront discount.

For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.

FEE-HELP

If you are a domestic full fee-paying student, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance. FEE-HELP is available for most Avondale higher education courses. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to defer payment of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $83,313 (2009). The $83,313 (2009) FEE-HELP limit is indexed each year. A loan fee of 20% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee. No repayment is required until your income exceeds $41,595 (2008-2009 (CPI indexed).

For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.




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